The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Kwara State, Zakari Mohammed, has predicted strong support for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar across the northern region in the 2027 presidential election. Mohammed, a former member of the House of Representatives, said Atiku was poised to secure the backing of voters across the North, particularly in
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said he will restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027, arguing that Nigerians have yet to see how the resources saved from its removal have been utilised. Atiku made the declaration in an interview with the BBC Hausa, published on Friday, while
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate for Kwara State in the 2027 election, Rt. Hon. Zakari Mohammed, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Gunu Moore, a revered village head and distinguished frontline prince of the Yashikira Kingdom. Mohammed, in a condolence message, described the late traditional leader as a respected custodian of
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive forensic audit of the Federal Government’s personnel, payroll and administrative systems, including the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS), following findings of ghost workers, “fake agencies” and other control failures. The President directed the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, to
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Abel Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), following the retirement of his predecessor, Didi Walson-Jack. Enitan took the oath of office on Thursday at a brief ceremony held at the State House, Abuja, formally assuming responsibility for the Federal Civil Service. Walson-Jack
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, and 13 members of the federation’s board have reportedly resigned amid mounting pressure over the administration of Nigerian football. The reported resignations come against the backdrop of growing criticism of the NFF leadership following a series of disappointing results by the country’s national teams. The
Police Summons VeryDarkman to Produce Evidence of Alleged Collusion With Kidnappers The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has challenged social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), to provide evidence backing his allegation that police officers manning checkpoints on major highways provide information about travellers to kidnappers and bandits. The Force said the
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has rejected former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s pledge to restore fuel subsidy if elected president, describing the proposal as a political response to the economic hardship currently confronting Nigerians. NANS President, Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, stated this in a statement issued on Wednesday, arguing that returning to the subsidy
The Federal Government has inaugurated 100 Renewed Hope Mass Transit electric buses as part of efforts to provide safer, more affordable and reliable transportation for federal civil servants across the country. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during the inauguration and symbolic handover of
Fuel Subsidy: Proceeds Must Be Accounted for, Not Reversing the Policy — Obi Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has reiterated his support for the removal of petrol subsidy, saying alleged mismanagement of the proceeds should not be used as a justification for reversing the policy.