Tinubu was never my friend — El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State Governor and ex-Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasir El-Rufai, has dismissed suggestions of a personal rift with President Bola Tinubu, saying he never had a close relationship with the President. Speaking during an interview on Trust TV on Monday, El-Rufai said his support for Tinubu’s 2023 presidential bid was based on party loyalty and political considerations...
Nigeria must reduce reliance on debt, boost domestic revenue – Edun
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has urged Nigeria to cut its dependence on borrowing and strengthen domestic revenue generation to achieve fiscal stability and sustainable development. Edun made the call on Tuesday at the management retreat of the Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS) in Abuja, warning that the global financial climate had become increasingly...
Akpabio congratulates senators after Appeal Court upholds Natasha’s suspension
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has congratulated members of the Senate following a Court of Appeal judgment affirming the six-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpabio made the remarks on Tuesday at the start of an emergency plenary session, shortly after the appellate court ruled that the Senate acted within its constitutional authority when it suspended the lawmaker in March 2025...
Atiku, Makinde hold closed-door talks with Babangida in Minna
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday met behind closed doors with former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (retd.), at his private residence in Minna, the Niger State capital. Atiku arrived at the hilltop residence shortly after 1 p.m. and proceeded directly into a private session with Babangida. Sources said the meeting was focused on consultations over key national...
Paramount raises Warner Bros bid with ticking fee
Paramount Skydance has enhanced its Warner Bros Discovery bid by offering extra cash for each quarter the deal fails to close after this year. Paramount also agreed to cover the breakup fee Warner Bros would owe Netflix if it walked away. Even though the company did not raise its overall per-share offer, the sweeteners mark the firm's latest attempt to woo...
CAC partners Google to deploy AI for 10,000 daily business filings
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has signed a Letter of Collaboration with Google to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) tools aimed at managing up to 10,000 daily business registration requests, in a move to improve efficiency and service delivery. The Registrar-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, announced the partnership at the opening of CAC’s 35th anniversary...
JOHESU threatens fresh strike if implementation fails by April
The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to implement agreed salary adjustments by April 2026. The Chairman of the Cross River State chapter of JOHESU, Dr Bassey Icha, made this known in Calabar, the state capital, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The warning follows the suspension of the union’s...
Heavy security as Nenadi Usman assumes control of LP secretariat
Security was heightened at the Labour Party’s national secretariat in Utako, Abuja, on Tuesday as acting National Chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman, formally took over the headquarters from the Julius Abure-led faction. Armed police officers were deployed within and around the premises, mounting strict checks on party members, supporters, and journalists before granting access. Party banners and billboards bearing the images...
Senate bows to pressure, adopts e-transmission of election results
The Senate has approved the use of both electronic and manual methods for transmitting election results from polling units nationwide, following mounting public pressure over plans to limit electronic transmission. The decision was announced during plenary in Abuja on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, amid widespread criticism and protests over the ongoing amendment of the Electoral Act 2022. As part of the...
Senate names 12-member panel on Electoral Act amendment
The Senate has constituted a 12-member committee to collaborate with the House of Representatives on the Electoral Amendment Act, following growing public debate surrounding the proposed changes. President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, announced the composition of the committee during an emergency plenary session on Tuesday. The panel includes prominent lawmakers such as Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Senator Tahir Mungono,...
