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Senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, Saliu Mustapha, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State.Mustapha announced his resignation in a statement, explaining that the decision followed weeks of consultations with stakeholders, supporters, constituents across Kwara Central and other well-meaning Kwarans over recent developments within […]

The Federal Government, 36 states and 774 local government councils shared a record N3.007tn from the Federation Account in July 2026, the highest monthly FAAC allocation on record. A statement issued by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, […]

United States President Donald Trump has delayed the planned 50 percent tariffs on nearly 20 billion dollars worth of Canadian imports for three days, saying the move is to allow both countries finalise a trade deal. Trump announced the delay shortly before the tariffs were due to take effect, following […]

Political parties and presidential and National Assembly candidates have signed the first National Peace Accord on issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections, pledging to shun violence, hate speech, misinformation, personal attacks and other conduct capable of undermining the electoral process. The accord was signed in Abuja on Tuesday […]

United States Congressman Riley Moore has opposed any move by the United States Department of State to remove Nigeria’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern over attacks on Christians. Moore, a Republican from West Virginia, made the position known on Tuesday following the killing of at least 24 people […]

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has opened a further investigation into possible manipulation of cement prices in Nigeria after a three-month study found that the rising cost of the product may not be fully explained by prevailing market conditions. The commission said Nigeria has between 60 and 65 […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has warned Nigerians against jungle justice and mob action, saying anyone who assaults or kills a suspect outside the law will face prosecution for murder. Disu issued the warning in a public address following the circulation of videos showing mob attacks in different parts […]

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says he would have supported President Bola Tinubu to secure victory for the All Progressives Congress in the recent Osun governorship election if the President had wanted to win at all costs. Wike, who remains a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, […]