APC Pegs Presidential Form at ₦100m, Unveils Schedule for 2027 Primaries

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rolled out its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, setting high costs for aspirants and fixing dates for its primaries across all elective offices. In a statement issued late Monday and signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, the ruling party said presidential hopefuls will pay ₦30 million for the expression of interest form and ₦70 million for the nomination form, bringing the...

FG Slams 13-Count Treason Charge on Ex-Generals, Police Officer Over Alleged Coup Plot

The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against six persons accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. Those named in the charge include retired Major General Mohammed Gana, retired Naval Captain Erasmus Victor, Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Goni, and Abdulkadir Sani. A former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, was also listed but is said to be at large. The charge, filed...

Edun, Dangiwa Exits Tinubu’s Cabinet, Oyedele Becomes Finance Minister

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor reshuffle of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), removing two key ministers and naming replacements in a move the Presidency says is aimed at strengthening governance and economic delivery. The decision, announced in a memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, sees Mr Wale Edun and Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa exit the cabinet. Edun, who served as Minister of Finance...

Angwa Rukuba Killings: Plateau Govt Presses Terrorism Charges on 5 Suspects

The Plateau State Government has filed criminal charges against five suspects arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) over the deadly attack in Angwa Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area on Palm Sunday, which left more than 30 people dead. The prosecution, initiated by the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Philemon Audu Daffi, follows renewed security efforts after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent visit to the state, where he assured residents that those...

‘It Was an Honour to Serve’, Ex-Finance Minister Edun Says After Removal

Former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the opportunity to serve, hours after his removal from the Federal Executive Council. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Edun reflected on his time in office, describing his service as both an honour and a privilege during what he called a critical phase in Nigeria’s economic journey. “I wish to thank His Excellency, President...

Soludo Appoints Prof. Onwualu As Chairman, Pro-Chancellor Of COOU

Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, Anambra State Governor, has approved the appointment of Professor Peter Azikiwe Onwualu, a professor of Agricultural Engineering and current Vice Chancellor of African University of Science and Technology, Abuja as the chairman/ Pro-Chancellor of the governing council of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, (COOU) Igbariam, Anambra State. Professor Onwualu was also a former DG/CEO of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council. In a statement on Tuesday, the Chief Press Secretary...

Nafiu Bala-Led ADC Disowns Alleged Elective Convention Video

…Says It’ll Await Court Verdict The Nafiu Bala Gombe- led African Democratic Congress (ADC), has dismissed a podcast video currently circulating in the public domain. The group described it as the handiwork of agents of a coalition propaganda machinery, stressing that the party remains committed to due process, constitutionalism, and the rule of law, and would await the outcome of an ongoing legal matter before the Federal High Court as well as a related appeal...

167 Police Officers Face Displinary Committee 

No fewer than 167 senior police officers are facing displinary committee over alleged violations of professional conduct and other related offenses. DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the Force Public Relations Officer, said the initiation of the Force Disciplinary Committee, FDC, is to assess outstanding disciplinary issues involving the officers. According to him, the initiative, currently taking place at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, is part of ongoing efforts to enhance internal accountability, enforce discipline, and maintain...

President Tinubu Fires Two Ministers, Name Replacement 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle of the Federal Executive Council. According to a memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, two cabinet members, Mr. Wale Edun and Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa are to leave the cabinet while their replacements have been named. Edun, until the latest development, was the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy. He has been directed to...

Court Of Appeal Dismisses Abure’s Claim To Chairmanship  Of Labour Party

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Tuesday dismissed the appeal filed by Julius Abure challenging the leadership of the interim national chairman of Labour Party. In a unanimous judgment delivered by a three-member panel of Justices, the appellate court affirmed the decision of the Federal High Court Hon. Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, reaffirmed the Supreme Court’s earlier judgment that removed Barr. Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour...

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