President Paul Biya of Cameroon is set to contest the country’s next presidential election at the age of 93. Biya, who is Africa’s longest serving president, is currently 91 years old. He will contest in the 2026 Presidential Election to seek an eighth term. Founder of the Foreign Press Association Africa, Kennedy Wandera disclosed…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), quashing speculation of a potential defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Wike’s declaration comes amidst a fierce battle for control of the Rivers state PDP chapter, with the former governor facing opposition from State…
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has declared that the future of Nigerians has been effectively mortgaged to President Bola Tinubu, his family, and associates. Atiku stated that even after Tinubu leaves office, it will be nearly impossible to break the shackles imposed on the country by the president. Atiku, who was the Presidential…
In a shocking turn of events, the Labour Party has emerged victorious in the Bogoro councillorship election in Lusa B Ward, Bauchi State, without even fielding a candidate. According to the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC), the Labour Party received 2,200 votes, the highest number of votes cast in the election. This unusual…
In a bid to ensure prudent management of resources and reduce the cost of governance, President Bola Tinubu has ordered a significant reduction in the size of Nigeria’s delegation to the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States. According to a statement released by the Special Adviser to the President…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has praised President Bola Tinubu as a modest leader focused on improving Nigeria’s fortunes, describing him as a man who shuns extravagance. Speaking at a book launch in Abuja on Thursday, August 15, Shettima revealed his surprise upon visiting Tinubu’s residence in Bourdillon, Ikoyi, Lagos, expecting a lavish mansion but finding a…
Lawmaker representing Kano South, Senator Sumaila Kawu, has revealed that he takes home over N21m monthly as a senator. In an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, Kawau said the official pay of N1 million fixed by the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) drops to around N600,000 after deductions. However, he added that…
Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house of representatives, has withdrawn the counter subversion bill. The bill which was introduced earlier on Wednesday, prescribed a 10-year jail term, N5 million fine or both for those who refuse to recite the national anthem and pledge. The legislation has since elicited outrage from the aggrieved Nigerians. However,…
United States based journalist and public affairs commentator Farooq Kperogi has said that due to the #Endbadgovernance protests especially in the Northern Nigeria President Tinubu’s alliance with the north is crumbling. Kperogi wrote; “I discuss the erosion of the last vestige of goodwill Tinubu has in the North and the implication of this for his…
The Allied Conservative Congress (ACC) has advocated for a presidency from the southeast in the 2027 general elections, arguing that it would enhance national unity. The call was made by the party’s Chairman, Olusegun Peters, during the inauguration of the Abia State executives in Umuahia. Represented by the ACC National Vice Chairman, Northwest, Ibrahim…