Adedotun Oyeniyi

KEY POINTS Former immigration boss Muhammed Babandede has joined the APC and declared his bid for the Jigawa North East Senate seat in 2027. He ruled out running for governor, …

KEY POINTS Atiku Abubakar and Seyi Makinde separately visited Ibrahim Babangida in Minna and held private discussions with him. Atiku said his visit was to strengthen ADC structures, not to …

KEY POINTS Governor Bala Mohammed has sacked Ibrahim Gambo Galadima, commissioner for internal security and home affairs, in a minor cabinet reshuffle. The Bauchi State Government said the move was …

KEY POINTS Sheikh Usman Idris Kusfa, aka “Rigi-Rigi,” dies at 57 in Kaduna after months of illness. He is survived by four wives, 37 children, and numerous grandchildren; funeral set …

KEY POINTS The naira appreciated to N1,391/$ in the official FX market, reversing losses from prior trading sessions and reflecting improved liquidity. The parallel market also saw gains, with the …

KEY POINTS Headlines exaggerate Alison-Madueke’s alleged £2m Harrods spending and luxury perks; she didn’t personally own or spend these. Viral stories like the “diamond bra” misrepresent facts, creating a distorted …

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s national grid collapsed again on Friday, cutting power generation to just 20MW nationwide. Only Ibadan DisCo received electricity, while the remaining 10 DisCos recorded zero allocation. The …

KEY POINTS Electric vehicles could make up half of Nigeria’s vehicle fleet within 20 years, driven by falling costs and improved technology, according to Wale Tinubu. Power supply, infrastructure gaps, …

KEY POINTS Federal High Court directs INEC to recognise the Nenadi Usman-led caretaker committee as the legitimate leadership of the Labour Party. The court reaffirmed the Supreme Court ruling that …

KEY POINTS APC conflict resolution committee has begun operations ahead of the 2027 general elections. The panel is chaired by Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni and includes serving governors …