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Nearly two months after his emergence as National Chairman of the All Pro­gressives Congress (APC), Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, has failed to formally resign his position as Minister of Humanitarian Af­fairs and Poverty Reduction, raising seri­ous constitutional and ethical concerns. Yilwatda was appointed on July 24, 2025, replacing Abdullahi Ganduje, who resigned on health grounds. However, unlike standard practice where cabinet …

The Presidency has criticised former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar over his claim that hunger may trigger a revolution under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, described Atiku’s remark as “talk is cheap,” insisting the former Vice-President and his team are out of touch with Nigeria’s current progress. In a statement on X, Onanuga said Atiku’s comment reflected a disconnect …

Controversial Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has once again waded into Nigeria’s worsening security crisis, cautioning security agencies against provoking armed groups in Katsina State after a peace deal was struck between terrorists and residents of Faskari Local Government Area. In a Facebook post, Gumi warned that any attempt to attack the armed groups could reignite violence in the …

The parish priest of St. Paul Catholic Parish, Agaliga-Efabo in Olamaboro local government area of Kogi State, Rev. Fr. Wilfred Ezemba has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen at gunpoint. The abduction reportedly took place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Imane in Olamaboro local government area of the State. Our correspondent learnt that the cleric may have been abducted along …

Catholic Bishops in Nigeria have frowned at the abuse of In Vitro Fertilization, IVF, treatment among couples, urging the Federal Government to regulate fertility clinics in the country. The Catholic Bishops made the call at the opening session of the 2nd 2025 plenary of Bishops’ Conference at the Catholic Diocese of Ikot Ekpene, in Obot Akara, Akwa Ibom State, on …

Residents of Upper Meniru in Idaw River area of Enugu South local government, have cried over the poor state of roads in their area, and appealed to Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah to urgently come to their rescue. Speaking to journalists at the end of their monthly meeting on Monday, the residents lamented that they could no longer access their individual …

According to the presidency, Tinubu will resume official duties immediately upon his return. The President had initially planned a 10-day working vacation, splitting his time between France and the United Kingdom, but has now decided to end it early. During his time in France, Tinubu held a private luncheon with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace, where they …

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has placed new restrictions on campus social events, barring all gatherings from continuing beyond 6 p.m., following the killing of a guest at a student-organized program. The decision was announced in a statement issued by the Acting Public Relations Officer, Mr. Inya Egwu, who said the directive was aimed at strengthening security and preventing …

Plans by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to elect Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, former governor of Kano state, as its national chairman have thrown the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition into panic. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has also shortlisted the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) for registration, raising the prospect of a new platform for opposition parties ahead of the …

Hearing in a suit seeking to stop David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) suffered a setback on Monday at the Federal High Court in Abuja following the failure to serve court papers on David Mark and others as required by law. Justice Emeka Nwite billed to adjudicate in the party leadership dispute has, however, fixed September 30 …