The recent defection of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has been met with skepticism by political analysts, lawyers, and activists, who describe it as inconsequential in Nigeria’s political landscape. El-Rufai, a key figure in the APC, had been rumored to be …
Fubara Vs. Wike: Power Struggle Threatens Rivers State’s Governance
Political analysts have attributed the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State to the alleged power struggle of former governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Despite being a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Wike is perceived as a key ally of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, fueling speculations about …
BUA Estate, Abuja, Hosts Successful Iftar, Strengthening Community Bonds
BUA Estate, a subsidiary of BUA Group, hosted a special Iftar celebration over the weekend, bringing residents together in the spirit of Ramadan. Held at the estate’s mosque, the event welcomed over 200 residents for an evening of prayers, spiritual lectures, and communal breaking of fast, fostering unity and fellowship. Hadiza Rabiu, General Manager of …
APC Professionals React To El-Rufai’s Defection
The APC Professional Network, the umbrella body for professionals within the All Progressives Congress (APC), has said the defection of a core professional like former Governor of Kaduna state ,Nasir El-Rufai from the party was a massive betrayal. The professional group however insisted that the matter is not beyond resolution despite his sudden movement to …
Ramadan: Gov. Yusuf Breaks Fast With Permanent Secretaries, Emphasizes Discipline In Kano Civil Service
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has reaffirmed his commitment to instilling discipline within the state’s civil service, emphasizing the critical role of Permanent Secretaries in ensuring effective governance. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. Speaking during an Iftar gathering with Permanent Secretaries, …
Johns Hopkins Lays Off 2,000 Employees Due To Trump’s Foreign Aid Cuts
Johns Hopkins University, located in Baltimore, Maryland, has announced the layoff of more than 2,000 employees due to significant reductions in foreign aid funding under the Trump administration. This decision follows the termination of over $800 million in funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), a …
Female Iranian climber who was arrested for competing without hijab is forced to leave the country after facing persecution
Elnaz Rekabi gained global attention in October 2022 when she took part in championships in South Korea without wearing the headscarf required for women in the Islamic Republic. Many took the move as a sign of solidarity for nationwide protests in September 2022 in her homeland sparked by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini …
MTN Nigeria Announces Plans To Build New Headquarters In Eko Atlantic
MTN Nigeria, the nation’s leading telecom operator, has revealed plans to build its new headquarters in Eko Atlantic, marking the company as the first telecom firm to establish a presence in the rapidly growing coastal city. CEO Karl Toriola made the announcement on Thursday during the launch of MyLagosApp, a new digital platform designed to …
Troops Thwart Terrorist Attack On Gov Zulum’s Convoy
Troops in Borno State successfully thwarted a Boko Haram attack on March 12, 2025, rescuing seven kidnapped travelers. The convoy, returning from Biu, engaged the terrorists in a gun battle, killing several insurgents and recovering weapons and motorcycles. Governor Zulum was not present in the convoy …