The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has projected that Nigeria could emerge as the world’s fifth-largest economy within the next 50 years if current regional trade growth and economic reforms are sustained. The prediction was made during the bloc’s 2026 parliamentary session held in Abuja, where ECOWAS officials highlighted the long-term economic potential…
The Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, has dismissed reports alleging that President Bola Tinubu has converted from Islam to Christianity. Olusegun made the clarification in a statement shared on X on Thursday, May 28, describing the claims as false. “Please disregard the video circulating claiming PBAT has converted. It…
Blessing Fubara, the brother of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has announced his intention to contest the state governorship election under the platform of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), pledging to serve only a single four-year term if elected. Speaking ahead of the party’s governorship primary, Fubara described himself as a capable and energetic candidate…
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is expected to hold a Special National Convention on Saturday to officially ratify former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The convention is scheduled to take place at the A’ Class Event Centre in Wuse 2, Abuja, starting at 10…
The Kwara State Police Command has dismissed reports claiming that suspected Boko Haram members were arrested in Ilorin, the state capital. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the command’s spokesperson, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, described the reports circulating on social media as false and misleading, stressing that no such arrests were made anywhere in the state.…
Former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has intensified his political disagreement with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, rejecting allegations that he referred to the governor in derogatory terms while reaffirming his dominant role in the Kwankwasiyya political movement. Speaking to supporters at his Miller Road residence in Kano, Kwankwaso responded to recent comments by…
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a 36-year-old suspect, Richard Gabriel, after recovering 36 rounds of live cartridges during a stop-and-search operation in Benin City. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Thursday, May 28, 2026. According to the statement, officers attached to the…
A former senior CIA official accused of faking parts of his background to collect $77,000 in fraudulent military leave pay was arrested after FBI agents allegedly uncovered a massive stash of wealth inside his Virginia home, including gold bars valued at roughly $40 million. Federal agents raided the home of David Rush last week,…
Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, the immediate past Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for Gombe State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Pantami secured the party’s ticket through a voice affirmation during the PDP primary election held on Tuesday in Gombe, where he was…
Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, the immediate past Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for Gombe State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Pantami secured the party’s ticket through a voice affirmation during the PDP primary election held on Tuesday in Gombe, where he was…
