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...

‘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...

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...

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...

BAT-IG Hails Tinubu For Reshuffling Cabinet

…As President Sacks Finance Minister Edun, Housing Counterpart, Dangiwa The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG) has commended President Bola Tinubu for the recent cabinet reshuffle, describing the move as timely and strategic. In a statement by the convener, Bamidele Atoyebi on Wednesday, the group said the decision reflected the President’s commitment to accountability and effective leadership, noting that public office holders must be evaluated based on measurable performance and impact. BAT-IG also observed that the...

Timi Frank Demands Resignation Of Gbajabiamila Over ‘Anti-Democratic’ Remarks

A political activist, Comrade Timi Frank, has demanded the resignation of the Chief of Staff to the President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, over alleged remarks capable of undermining Nigeria’s democracy. He also called on the United States government to investigate and sanction the former Speaker of the House of Representatives. Frank’s demand followed a viral video in which Gbajabiamila was quoted as telling Hon Leke Abejide, during his wife’s 50th birthday that: “Don’t come to...

Gombe State Govt Creates 13  Local Council Development Area

Gombe State Government has created 13 Local Council Development Areas due to population growth and the need to bring government closer to the people at the grassroots. Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, stated this during the flag-off ceremony for the Secretariat of the Amada Local Council Development Area (LCDA), highlighting the benefits of supporting the administration. The Governor explained that the Local Council Development Areas were created over 20 years ago but were short-lived, and...

Retired Police Officers Protest at Aso Rock Over Unsigned Pension Bill

Dozens of retired police officers on Monday marched to the Presidential Villa in Abuja, demanding that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu sign the Police Exit Bill into law, which the National Assembly passed in December 2025. The retirees, under the banner of the Police Retired Officers Forum of Nigeria (PROF), said the proposed law would remove the Nigeria Police Force from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), which they described as unfair to former officers. The protesters,...

Pressure Mounts on INEC Chair to Resign Over Money Politics

Fresh concerns over the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process are intensifying, with civil society groups calling for accountability within the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and warning against the growing influence of money politics ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) has asked the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, to step aside over what it described as a crisis of confidence allegedly triggered by his actions. In a statement by...

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