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The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has defended John Cardinal Onaiyekan and the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), insisting that their criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration reflects the everyday experiences of millions of Nigerians rather than partisan politics. In a statement issued Tuesday by its National Spokesman, Luka Binniyat, the Forum condemned what itContinue reading “Onaiyekan Spoke for Suffering Nigerians, Not Politics, Says Middle Belt Forum”

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has called on Catholic Bishops in Nigeria to acknowledge the achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s administration while continuing to offer constructive criticism in the interest of the nation. Sani, in a statement on Sunday, said the Catholic Church has historically played a significant role in shaping public discourse andContinue reading “Shehu Sani Urges Catholic Bishops to Appreciate Tinubu’s Achievements, Offer Constructive Criticism”

Veteran journalist and Senior Special Assistant to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mallam Yusuf Dingyadi, has paid tribute to the late former Finance Minister, elder statesman and Sardaunan Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, describing him as a trusted brother who lived a fulfilled life of integrity, service and compassion. In a condolenceContinue reading “Alhaji Alhaji lived a fulfilled life, was a trusted leader, says Dingyadi”

By Philip Sule The Arewa Youth Assembly for Good Leadership (AYAGL) has honoured the member representing Ikeja Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, for what it described as his outstanding leadership, commitment to national development and support for youth empowerment. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja andContinue reading “Arewa Youth Assembly Hails Faleke’s Leadership, Youth Empowerment Drive”

By Luka Modele The 2026 executive election of the Plateau State Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has suffered a major setback following the collapse of its electoral process, with the reconstituted Credentials Committee resigning en masse and several aspirants withdrawing from the race. The latest twist has created uncertainty over theContinue reading “Crisis Deepens in Plateau NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel as Poll Process Suffers Major Setback”

Ogbebe Anya …Warns Peddlers of Falsehood to Desist from Distracting Security Efforts The Arewa Youth Assembly for Good Leadership (AYAGL) has dismissed reports alleging that the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd) has resigned from office, describing the claims as false, misleading and the handiwork of individuals seeking to undermine ongoing efforts toContinue reading “BREAKING: Arewa Group Exposes Plot Against Defence Minister, Declares Resignation Reports ‘Fake News’”

The Igbo Youth League (IYL) has accused the media adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, of placing personal political interests above the collective aspirations of the Igbo people, alleging that he has chosen “Atiku’s crumbs” over the interests of the South-East. The group, in a statement issued on Thursday, alleged that Ibe’sContinue reading “Igbo Youth League Accuses Paul Ibe of Betraying South-East Interests for Atiku”

By Our Correspondent A Northern Christian Progressive group has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) to appoint a Northern Christian as Director-General of the presidential campaign to ensure the overwhelming success of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. The Group Secretary, Rev. Hayap Musa Danladi, made the appeal on behalf of the groupContinue reading “Northern Christian Group Demands 2027 Campaign Slot, Pledges Loyalty to Tinubu”

Former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has condemned the engagement of a Washington-based lobbying firm by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to circulate documents relating to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government to officials in the United States. Sani described the move as unnecessary and capable of undermining Nigeria’s image abroad, urgingContinue reading “Atiku’s $1.2 Million U.S. Lobbying Deal Against Tinubu Draws Fire from Shehu Sani”

Defending champions, Kada Queens of Kaduna State, on Saturday successfully retained their women’s title at the 2026 National Hockey Championship after defeating Plateau State 2-0 in the final played at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The victory reaffirmed Kaduna State’s dominance in Nigerian women’s hockey, as the Kada Queens produced a disciplined and commandingContinue reading “Kada Queens Triumph Again: Dominant Display Secures Back-to-Back National Hockey Titles”