EL-RUFAI WAS NOT TREATED WELL IN APC, DESERVED BETTER AFTER BACKING TINUBU — EX-MINISTER Adebayo Shittu, a former Minister of Communication, has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) for its handling of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, stating that El-Rufai was not treated fairly despite his significant support during Bola Tinubu’s campaign. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television …

BANDITS IMPOSE N60M LEVY ON 12 ZAMFARA COMMUNITIES Bandits operating in the north eastern part of the country have reportedly imposed a N60 million levy on twelve communities in Zamfara State. This was made known in a post on X by Bakatsine, a conflict and crisis journalist in northwest Nigeria. Bakatsine listed the Zamfara communities to include: Koloma, Dan Hayin …

BANDITS IMPOSE N60M LEVY ON 12 ZAMFARA COMMUNITIES Bandits operating in the north eastern part of the country have reportedly imposed a N60 million levy on twelve communities in Zamfara State. This was made known in a post on X by Bakatsine, a conflict and crisis journalist in northwest Nigeria. Bakatsine listed the Zamfara communities to include: Koloma, Dan Hayin …

PRESIDENTIAL AIDE ACCUSES GOVS OF MISUSING SECURITY VOTES AMID RISING INSECURITY The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, on Monday blamed state governors for the rising cases of killings nationwide, especially the recent incidents in Plateau, Benue and Enugu states. He cited the governors’ poor funding of security outfits in their states despite receiving humongous security …

DANJUMA’S CALL FOR SELF-DEFENCE MAY LEAD TO ANARCHY – GOVERNOR Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has disagreed with the recent remarks made by former Chief of Army Staff, General Theophilus Danjuma, urging Nigerians to defend themselves in the face of growing insecurity. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday, Governor Namadi warned that such a call could lead …

DANJUMA’S CALL FOR SELF-DEFENCE MAY LEAD TO ANARCHY – GOVERNOR Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has disagreed with the recent remarks made by former Chief of Army Staff, General Theophilus Danjuma, urging Nigerians to defend themselves in the face of growing insecurity. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday, Governor Namadi warned that such a call could lead …

OKPALAEKE, ONLY NIGERIAN CARDINAL WHO CAN VOTE FOR NEW POPE Following the death of Pope Francis, a papal conclave will soon be held to elect a new pope. The pope passed away on Easter Monday, a day after delivering a blessing to thousands in St. Peter’s Square. Once Pope Francis is laid to rest, the dean of the College of …

POPE FRANCIS DIED FROM STROKE, HEART FAILURE – VATICAN Head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, died from a cerebral stroke and subsequent heart failure, the Vatican has announced. The Vatican officially announced that Pope Francis died on the morning of April 21, 2025, at 7:35 AM local time Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo, who made the announcement, …

JUNKETING PRESIDENT 𝐓INUBU RETURNS TO NIGERIA AFTER UK, FRANCE TRIPS Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja, the country’s capital, after a working visit and retreat in France and London lasting 18 days. The presidential 001 aircraft conveying the President landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at 9:50pm on Monday, the State House media office disclosed. Tinubu …

PRESIDENCY BUDGETS ₦10BN FOR SOLAR POWER The State House has allocated the sum of N10bn in the 2025 approved budget for the installation of a solar mini-grid at the Presidential Villa This follows an increase in the overall budgetary allocation to the State House Headquarters, which rose from N47.11bn in the initially proposed 2025 budget to N57.11bn in the approved …

FRONTLINE CARDINALS WHO MAY SUCCEED POPE FRANCIS Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, the Catholic Church has entered a period known as sede vacante, which is Latin for “the seat being vacant”. This triggers the centuries-old process of selecting a new pope. With no clear frontrunner, attention has turned to a number of high-ranking cardinals considered potential …

FRONTLINE CARDINALS WHO MAY SUCCEED POPE FRANCIS Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, the Catholic Church has entered a period known as sede vacante, which is Latin for “the seat being vacant”. This triggers the centuries-old process of selecting a new pope. With no clear frontrunner, attention has turned to a number of high-ranking cardinals considered potential …

WHY NORTHERN POLITICAL FORCES MAY BE TURNING AGAINST TINUBU AHEAD OF 2027 As Nigeria approaches the 2027 presidential election, tensions between President Bola Tinubu and influential northern political figures are becoming increasingly evident. Several factors contribute to this growing discontent, suggesting a potential shift in political alliances. Here are six key reasons behind this development:​ Perceived Marginalization in Federal AppointmentsNorthern …

WHY NORTHERN POLITICAL FORCES MAY BE TURNING AGAINST TINUBU AHEAD OF 2027 As Nigeria approaches the 2027 presidential election, tensions between President Bola Tinubu and influential northern political figures are becoming increasingly evident. Several factors contribute to this growing discontent, suggesting a potential shift in political alliances. Here are six key reasons behind this development:​ Perceived Marginalization in Federal AppointmentsNorthern …