Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday led top government officials in releasing pigeons at the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony, in a symbolic gesture representing Nigeria’s commitment to peace, unity, and freedom. The Vice President was joined by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio; the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun;…
An Abuja High Court, on Thursday, struck out the criminal charges instituted by the Federal Government against the lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, effectively bringing to an end a high-profile legal battle that sparked national debate. Court records showed that the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation filed a Notice of Discontinuance,…
Pressure is mounting on President Bola Tinubu to ensure a religious balance on the presidential ticket, as he goes for re-election in 2027, Daily Sun can reveal. Competent sources stated that forces from the United States have indicated a preference for a Muslim-Christian ticket in Tinubu’s quest to retain his position as president of Nigeria…
A former Governor of Kano State and National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said he is not opposed to joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) but stressed that any defection would depend on clear assurances regarding the future of the Kano State Government and the welfare of his…
Members of the Blue Movement, one of the political groups associated with former Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, have returned to the All Progressives Congress in the state, throwing their weight behind the party’s governorship candidate for the 2026 election, Bola Oyebamiji. The group, led by its convener, Wale Alabi, a former Senior Special Assistant…
Every 14th of January is a significant date, a day blessed from above with the birth of an undoubted representative, a servant leader, and positively motivated individual, Dr. Akin Fagbemi. Henry Miller once said, “the real leader has no need to lead – he is content to point the way.” Fagbemi, the Chairman of the…
The Bauchi State Government paid millions of dollars, off the banking system and via unofficial channels, to finance what it called the state’s “security commitment” between late 2023 and July 2024, a PREMIUM TIMES review of government records, official accounts and court documents shows. A substantial portion of the payouts was disbursed in cash through…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has declared itself the dominant political force in the state, with leaders vowing to reclaim the Agodi Government House and deliver President Bola Tinubu a second term in 2027. Former Senate Leader and Oyo State Ambassador for Renewed Hope, Senator Teslim Folarin, made the declaration at the…
President Bola Tinubu announced on Tuesday that Nigeria will co-host Investopia with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Lagos in February, an initiative aimed at attracting global investors and accelerating sustainable investment inflows. He made this announcement at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), on the sidelines of which Nigeria also concluded a Comprehensive…
Tosin Alabi stands as a shining example of visionary leadership, intellectual depth, and unwavering integrity, qualities that make him not only successful in the private sector but eminently qualified for any political or public office he may be called upon to serve. His journey reflects a rare fusion of excellence, discipline, and purpose, built on…
