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With the countdown to the 2027 general elections already underway, Nigeria’s political landscape is witnessing significant realignments. Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, recently made headlines by announcing his departure from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joining the Social Democratic Party (SDP). In his resignation from the APC, El-Rufai cited the party’s deviation

The first quarter of 2025 was marked by significant losses in Nigeria’s political landscape as several prominent figures passed away, leaving behind legacies that shaped the nation’s political, social, and economic fabric. These individuals were not only influential in government affairs but also served as voices for the people, advocating for policies and reforms that

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bayo Ojulari as the new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), following the removal of Mele Kyari from the position. The announcement was made in an official statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. Ojulari, a seasoned

Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has alleged that former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello is behind the ongoing efforts to recall her from office. Despite a government-imposed ban on rallies and processions, Natasha was met with a large turnout of supporters across the five local government areas of Kogi Central on Tuesday. The

The Press Secretary of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Isaiah Davies Ijele, has claimed that the Nigerian Senate and the Kogi State Government are wary of suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan due to her strong grassroots support. During an interview with ARISE Television on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Ijele accused the Kogi government of using political

A police officer in Kaduna State, Hadaina Hussaini Dan-Taki, has sparked controversy by calling for retaliatory attacks on southerners residing in northern Nigeria. Dan-Taki made the remarks in response to the killing of 16 northerners in Uromi, Edo State. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, he swore in the name of God, insisting that northerners

Abbas Sanusi, the longest-serving councillor and most senior member of the Kano Emirate Council, has passed away at the age of 92. The late traditional leader, who held the title of Galadiman Kano, died on April 1 after battling a prolonged illness. A respected figure within the emirate, Sanusi had been a member of the

Christianity has been a dominant religion in Nigeria since the 15th century, attracting millions of followers across various denominations. However, while many continue to embrace the faith, some believers have chosen to leave after years of devotion. Three former Christians have publicly shared their reasons for abandoning the religion, detailing the experiences and realizations that

A document purported to be the judgment of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has surfaced online, just a day before its official pronouncement. The leak follows the tribunal’s earlier directive summoning all parties involved in the case for a formal judgment. The petition, filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate,