Political analysis, national security dispatches, and court proceedings from across Nigeria.
NationalFormer Vice President Atiku Abubakar has received former First Lady Aisha Buhari at his residence in Abuja, using the occasion to call for greater attention to the welfare, dignity and future of Nigerians. Atiku announced the meeting through a post on his X handle on Wednesday, where he expressed appreciation for the visit. Although he […]
NationalPresident Bola Tinubu has ordered state governments and Ministries, Departments and Agencies to implement Nigeria’s National Policy and National Action Plan for the Elimination of Child Labour, 2026–2030. The directive was issued on Wednesday during a national dialogue on the implementation of the new child labour policy and action plan held in Abuja. Represented at […]
NationalThe recent acquittal of former Petroleum Resources Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, in the United Kingdom has not ended corruption investigations and asset-recovery proceedings against her in Nigeria, anti-corruption group HEDA has declared. HEDA chairman, Olanrewaju Suraju, said the Southwark Crown Court jury’s June 17 verdict must be respected, but cautioned against interpreting it as a judgment […]
NationalOluremi Tinubu, wife of President Bola Tinubu, has received a prestigious traditional title in Anambra State, with royal fathers from the state’s 179 communities naming her Ugo Eze Anambra, translated as “The Glory of the King” or “A Royal Eagle.” The First Lady received the honour on Thursday at the Dr Alex Ekwueme Square in […]
NationalVice President Kashim Shettima has hailed the Nigerian Education Loan Fund as a major lifeline for students from poor families, saying the scheme is breaking financial barriers that have long denied many Nigerians the opportunity to pursue higher education. Shettima spoke on Wednesday when he received the management team of the University of Abuja, led […]
NationalFormer Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Defence Minister Christopher Musa, demanding N10 billion and a public apology over comments he says falsely portrayed him as a murderer, bandit sponsor and abuser of power. El-Rufai’s lawyers communicated the demands in a letter before action dated September 7 and sent to Musa […]