Abba Kabir Yusuf has directed all political appointees and public servants who intend to contest the 2027 general elections to resign within seven days. The directive, issued through a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruq Ibrahim, gives affected officials until 31 March 2026 to step down or retire from service. Those affected include commissioners, special advisers, directors-general, managing directors, and various categories of aides. “In line with the provisions of the...

The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that efforts are underway to stabilise electricity supply nationwide, even as many households and businesses continue to grapple with recurring power outages. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, gave the assurance on Tuesday during a press briefing in which he outlined the ministry’s performance over the past three years. He acknowledged the current difficulties in the electricity sector but insisted that improvements were imminent. According to him, Nigerians should...

The Labour Party (LP) has announced that it has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the southern part of Nigeria. The National Chairperson of the party, Nenadi Usman, made the declaration on Tuesday in Abuja during a meeting with party stakeholders. Usman said the decision had already been concluded within the party structure and would guide the selection process ahead of the next general election. “We have one certain decision that we have taken, and...

The Federal Government of Nigeria has entered into a new migration agreement with the United Kingdom, allowing for the return of Nigerian nationals who have no legal right to remain in Britain. The deal was reached during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to the UK — a visit described by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer as “historic,” noting it is the first by a West African leader in 37 years. At the heart of...