Former President Goodluck Jonathan has celebrated ex-Military President Gen. Ibrahim Babangida on the occasion of his 82nd birthday. The former President in a press statement issued on Wednesday by his special adviser, Ikechukwu Eze, described Babangida as a distinguished statesman and leader who has made significant contributions towards the development of Nigeria. In the goodwill message, the former President joined the family, friends and well-wishers of the ex-military leader to pray for his long life...

President Bola Tinubu has released the list of portfolio for his ministerial appointees on Wednesday The portfolios as released by the presidency are as follows: Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tuani, Minister of State, Environment and Ecological Management, Ishak Salaco ,Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Bunmi Tunji and Minister of Power, Adedayo Adelabu. Other portfolios includes Minister of State, Health...

man Owokoniran, the national vice chairman, South-West of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in defence of the  party’s alleged inability to discipline former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike over anti-party activities, said that the party is more concerned about discussing national issues than talk about Wike now. The PDP chieftain in a chat with Daily Independent said that the party is not unconcerned about Wike’s activities but will first address pressing national issues. Owokoniran said,...

A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), the United Action Front of Civil Society has advised President Bola Tinubu led Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to respect the wishes of Nigeriens and avoid needless coup. According to the group in a press statement on Monday signed by Olawale Okunniyi, Head, National Coordinating Centre, the decision of ECOWAS Extraordinary Meeting in Abuja on August 10, 2023 to put military on standby is unwholesome and portends potential...