Renowned political economist Professor Pat Utomi has disclosed that presidential hopefuls from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), and New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) have agreed to collaborate and form a formidable mega-party aimed at unseating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. Utomi made this revelation during an interview…
Kingsley Moghalu, a former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has responded to reports of internal unrest among CBN staff following the management’s decision to relocate certain departments to the CBN Lagos office. In a circular issued by the CBN’s human resources department on January 12, plans were outlined to decongest the…
Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has criticized Nigerian security agencies for failing to effectively utilize data generated from the National Identity Number (NIN) linked to Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards in combating crimes such as kidnapping. In 2020, the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari mandated the linking of SIM cards…
The ancient commercial city of Kano is bustling with excitement as thousands of residents flood the streets in anticipation of the return of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and his entourage. This follows the recent Supreme Court verdict that upheld his victory in the March 18 governorship election in the state. Previously, the Kano governorship election…
Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso has responded to the recent Supreme Court ruling affirming Abba Yusuf of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) as the rightful winner of the Kano State governorship election. In an interview with BBC Hausa, Kwankwaso described the judgment as a valuable lesson for everyone involved in the political process. Expressing his thoughts…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has acknowledged the significant challenge of unseating the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming 2027 presidential election. This acknowledgment follows former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s call for a unified front among opposition parties to prevent Nigeria from slipping into a one-party state under the APC. During a meeting with…
The suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, is facing an uncertain future as indications suggest that her return to office is unlikely. Sources from the presidency, speaking anonymously, have hinted that the alleged scandal involving Edu surpasses what has been made public, casting doubt on her resuming ministerial duties. One official,…
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has expressed its willingness to collaborate with the Kaduna State government in addressing the challenges of out-of-school children and poverty alleviation. This development was revealed by Uba Sani, the state governor, following a meeting with a delegation from the bank led by Ahsanul Kibria. Governor Sani emphasized that the meeting…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the formation of a special Presidential Panel on Social Investment Programmes, as disclosed by Ajuri Ngelale, presidential spokesperson, in a statement on Saturday. The President has appointed Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance, to head the Special Panel, which has been tasked with conducting a comprehensive review and audit…
The upcoming 2027 Presidential election in Nigeria has sparked renewed political activity, particularly among opposition figures seeking to challenge the dominance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the major opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Following the failed merger attempt in 2023, which resulted in the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, efforts to…