President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed political appointees under his administration who intend to contest elective offices in the 2027 general elections to resign their positions on or before 31 March 2026. The directive was conveyed in a circular issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), in line with Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, and the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for...

Following devastating attacks on some communities in Borno State, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri, Borno State capital, and take charge of the security situation. In a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, President Tinubu said the recent news from Maiduguri is profoundly upsetting, vowed that his administration would continue to intensify efforts against all criminal elements, wherever they may be. The President sympathised with the injured and expressed grief...

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday sympathised with victims of Maiduguri bombings, promising that the Nigerian gallant military and civilian task forces will curtail and put them down. Recall that at least 23 people were killed on Monday in a series of suicide bombings in Borno State, while over 100 people were reported injured. The President who spoke through his X, formerly Twitter handle, noted that his government will continue to intensify efforts against all criminal...

Plateau State Government has pledged to partner with the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) to enable citizens of the zone to reap more dividends of democracy. Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, made the pledge when the Board and Management of NCDC, led by the Chairman of the Board, Barr. Cosmas Akiyir paid him a courtesy visit at the New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos, on Monday.‎ Governor Mutfwang, while, congratulating the leadership of the...

The Kano State Government has announced the removal of Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo from his role as Commissioner for Higher Education and officially abolished the ministry and merged its functions with the Ministry of Education. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who announced the decision on Monday, said it is part of a broader restructuring of the state’s education sector. He explained that under the new arrangement, all responsibilities for universities, colleges, scholarships, and other tertiary...