I May Run for President in 2027 If Obi Steps Aside – Datti

…Dismisses Defection Rumours Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, running mate to Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential election, has revealed that he may consider contesting for Nigeria’s presidency in 2027 if Obi and another unnamed political figure from the south decide not to run. He made the disclosure on Tuesday during an interview on Prime Time, a current affairs programme on Arise Television. While reaffirming his unwavering support for Obi, Baba-Ahmed stressed that seeking the presidency is...

Nigeria Records 730 Terrorism Convictions in One Year

The Federal Government has announced that more than 730 individuals have been convicted for terrorism-related offences in Nigeria, as part of coordinated national efforts to strengthen the country’s anti-terrorism and anti-money laundering frameworks. The figure was disclosed on Monday by the National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Rear Admiral Adamu Laka (retd), during an inspection visit by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) ahead of a major evaluation of Nigeria’s compliance with...

US to Citizens: Don’t Get Sick in Nigeria, You May Not Survive It

The United States government has issued a fresh travel advisory urging its citizens to reconsider travelling to Nigeria due to widespread insecurity, terrorism, kidnapping, and what it describes as “inconsistent availability of health care services.” In the Level 3 advisory published on 15 July 2025, the US Department of State warned that some regions in Nigeria now pose extremely high risks, with 16 states placed under the strictest Level 4 category — “Do Not Travel.”...

Doctors May Begin Nationwide Strike Thursday Over Unresolved FG Agreement

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has warned that it will embark on a nationwide strike from Thursday, 24th July 2025, should the Federal Government fail to address its outstanding demands. The NMA President, Prof Bala Audu, issued the warning during a press briefing on Monday, noting that the 21-day ultimatum issued to the government earlier this month would expire on Wednesday, 23rd July. According to him, the association’s demands are not motivated by personal interests,...

Muhammed Babangida Accepts BOA Appointment, Dismisses Rejection Rumour

Muhammed Babangida, son of former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd), has officially accepted his appointment as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), days after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved a fresh set of appointments into key federal agencies. In a statement released on Monday, Babangida expressed deep appreciation to President Tinubu for the confidence reposed in him, describing his appointment as a privilege and an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to national development. His...

Tinubu: Awujale Told Me I’d Win 2027 Polls Before His Death

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed that the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, gave him his blessing for a second term and assured him of victory in the 2027 presidential election. The revered monarch died last Sunday at the age of 91, just hours after the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, his close friend and contemporary. At the eight-day Fidau prayer held in his honour at the Dipo Dina International Stadium...

Subsidy Removal Savings Funding Education, Security, and Infrastructure – NOA

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has said that funds saved from the removal of petrol subsidy are being reinvested into key sectors such as social welfare, infrastructure, education, security, and economic empowerment. Director-General of the Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, disclosed this in the agency’s weekly publication, where he noted that the reforms introduced since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office in May 2023 are aimed at stabilising the economy and correcting what he described as “decades...

Cross River Lawmakers Push for Compulsory Study of Efik, Local Languages in Schools

The Cross River State House of Assembly has called on the state government to introduce the compulsory teaching of the Efik language in all primary and secondary schools across the state. The Assembly also urged that each Local Government Area (LGA) in the state adopt its most widely spoken indigenous language as a compulsory subject in schools within its jurisdiction. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion moved by Hon. Bassey Effiong, member representing...

Tinubu Pays Tribute to Late Buhari at Special FEC Meeting

…UNIMAID Renamed Muhammadu Buhari University President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday evening led a special session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a man of uncommon discipline, austere honour, and enduring patriotism. The session, which was held at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, began at exactly 5:00 p.m., as ministers and top government officials gathered to pay their respects to...

BBNaija’s 10th Season Premieres July 26 with ₦150m Prize

MultiChoice Nigeria has announced that the 2025 edition of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), the country’s most commercially successful reality television show, will commence on Saturday, 26 July, with a follow-up premiere on Sunday, 27 July. This season, which marks the show’s tenth anniversary, is set to offer a record-breaking ₦150 million grand prize, the highest since the programme debuted in 2006. The announcement was made during a press briefing held on Wednesday in Lagos, where...

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