As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 general elections, political calculations are already beginning to take shape. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose victory in 2023 was achieved despite a turbulent campaign, appears ready for re-election. But beyond his strategies and performance in office, his strongest advantage in the coming election is not necessarily his political…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has claimed that a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, turned against President Bola Tinubu after he was allegedly overlooked for the position of vice president. “When Mr President chose his vice-presidential candidate, I was one of those Babachir Lawal…
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the temporary freezing of four Jaiz bank accounts linked to the immediate-past Group Managing Director (GMD) of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr Mele Kyari, over allegations of fraud. Justice Emeka Nwite made the order on Tuesday after counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the chances of former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, securing the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme aired on Tuesday, Wike said Amaechi was the “last person” the opposition…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has presented a brand new Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) to gospel singer and broadcaster, Yinka Ayefele, following a fire incident that ravaged Fresh FM’s headquarters in Ibadan. The governor’s gesture came after he visited the station to commiserate with Ayefele and assess the damage caused by the fire, which destroyed…
The Bola Tinubu-led federal government has come under scrutiny for failing to provide transparency in its 2025 fiscal activities, as key public records on federal spending have become largely inaccessible. A review by SaharaReporters shows that critical budget performance and expenditure reporting systems, historically used to track federal government spending, have not been updated for…
The United Kingdom has commended President Bola Tinubu’s economic and trade reforms, describing them as bold, necessary, and capable of unlocking new opportunities for Nigeria’s growth. British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at the State House, Abuja on Monday. Montgomery…
After an 11-year delay, the Abuja Centenary City project is set to take off with a multi-billion-naira infrastructure deal. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, Ike Odenigwe, managing director (MD) of the Centenary City Plc, announced that Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has been engaged to execute the phase 1 primary infrastructure of…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a 76% cut in the cost of kidney dialysis in federal hospitals, reducing charges from N50,000 to N12,000. The announcement was made on Monday by the Special Adviser to the President on Policy Information, Daniel Bwala, who disclosed the development through his official X handle. He explained that the…
Following the two recent incidents of passengers’ unruly behaviour at the nation’s airports, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that all mobile phones must be switched off during flight take-off and landing henceforth. Speaking at the National Civil Aviation Security Committee (NCASC) meeting to address the challenges of unruly passengers and prevent further…