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El-Rufai’s Son Breaks Ranks, Backs Tinubu for 2027 Despite Father’s SDP Defection

Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and current lawmaker representing Kaduna North, has publicly declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid—despite his father’s recent defection to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Bello made his position clear at the APC National Summit in Abuja, where Tinubu was officially endorsed as […]

I Pity Tinubu, Jonathan Also Had 22 Governors’ Endorsement and Still Lost” – Senator Ali Ndume

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South in the National Assembly, has distanced himself from the recent endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term, stating that such endorsements do not guarantee electoral success. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme, Ndume expressed concerns over the decision by 22 All Progressives […]

Federal Government Expresses Concern About The Increase In Cyber-slavery

On Sunday, the federal government sent out a stern caution to citizens regarding the widespread problem of cyber-slavery. This modern type of human trafficking primarily targets young individuals in the area. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, represented by its spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa, conveyed grave apprehension regarding the growing prevalence of Nigerian youths being deceived into […]

University of Mkar Hosts Urgent Round Table on Insecurity

As insecurity continues to escalate across Benue State and other parts of Nigeria, the University of Mkar has announced a high-level Round Table discussion set for Thursday, June 5, aimed at dissecting the roots of the crisis and charting a way forward. Organizers and concerned stakeholders insist that the current wave of violence is “not […]

APGA maintains that Anambra remains secure with Soludo at the helm

As the November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra State approaches, Chinedu Obigwe, the National Coordinator of the All Progressives Grand Alliance Media Warriors, maintains his confidence in the leadership of current governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, ensuring that Anambra is in capable hands. In his Monday Facebook post, Obigwe called on Ndi Anambra and other […]

Middle Belt Under Siege: Legal Expert Demands Urgent Firearms Reform to End Massacres and Displacement

As violence continues to engulf Nigeria’s North-Central region, killing thousands and displacing countless others, a leading legal advocate has issued a bold call for constitutional and legislative reforms to empower communities under siege. Redzie Jugo Esq., Team Lead of the Srarina Initiative for Peace, Justice & Development (SIPJAD), made this call at the 20th Anniversary […]

NDDC Empowers Niger Delta Students Through Regional Quiz Competition

In a move to inspire academic excellence and strengthen education in the Niger Delta, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has kicked off its 2025 Regional Quiz Competition for secondary schools across the region’s nine states. The competition brings together six schools from each state, with two students representing each institution. It is part of […]

Diaspora voting: INEC is advocating for changes to the constitution

On Monday, the Independent National Electoral Commission reiterated its call for a constitutional amendment that would enable Nigerians living abroad and certain eligible citizens within the country to take part in upcoming elections. In addition to promoting voting access, the commission is proposing updates to modernize voter identification procedures. INEC presented a comprehensive set of […]