Author: Press Room

Former Governor of Kaduna State and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT) Secretary, Senator Muhammed Makarfi, has resigned his position as the BoT Secretary of the party. Makarfi’s resignation comes on the heels of the national convention that saw the emergence of the new Chairman of PDP, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN). In his letter of resignation, which was addressed to the PDP BoT Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, and made available to journalists in Kaduna on Monday evening, the former governor said, “Chairman and Members of the Board of Trustees may recall that about two months ago I had…

Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and his Democratic Republic of Congo counterpart, Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, have delivered contrasting reactions following Sunday night’s dramatic World Cup playoff final in Rabat, where the Leopards edged the Super Eagles 4-3 on penalties to move one step closer to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria, who entered the contest as favourites, saw their qualification hopes dashed for the second straight tournament despite a spirited display in a tense, bruising encounter that finished 1-1 after extra time. President Tinubu, reacting through a statement issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo…

The Federal Government (FG) has called on Public Relations Officers (PROs) across all commands of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to deepen their engagement with the media as a means of ensuring professionalism and boosting public trust in the Service. Controller-General of the Service, Sylvester Nwakuche, made this call at a three-day Capacity Building Workshop for all spokespersons of the agency, organised in partnership with Prisoners Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA), the International IDEA, and the European Union, on Monday in Abuja. Nwakuche noted that an effective, professional, and equitable interaction with the media will not only foster greater public…

The House of Representatives, on Monday, commenced a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Nigeria Police Act No. 2 of 2020, seeking to make 15 per cent women’s representation in police recruitment a compulsory benchmark for the Nigeria Police Force.Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, who declared the session open on Monday, said the amendment was a critical step toward building a more inclusive and accountable policing system that reflects the nation’s diversity.He noted that the police had, for decades, operated with a disproportionately low number of female officers, especially in command positions.The gap, he said,…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced that it will hold its congress in February next year, while membership registration nationwide will commence next week. The party also refuted rumours that its new National Headquarters was donated by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. It emphasised that, although it is open to welcoming new members, all newcomers must be prepared to adhere to its code of conduct. Speaking to journalists after the unveiling of the party’s new National Headquarters in Abuja on Monday, the ADC National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi said the party also expects former presidential candidate of the…

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) have issued a public apology to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu after the Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria started their World Cup journey badly, as they were without a win in their first four qualifying games, but the introduction of Eric Chelle to the team steadied their weary ship. The Franco-Malian tactician helped Nigeria qualify through the play-offs, and while they defeated Gabon in the semi-final, they fell short against DR Congo last night, ultimately crashing their hopes of participating in the Mundial. After the game, President…

The Vice President, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, has received the former Governor of Kogi State, Capt. Wada Ishala Wada, who decamped from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Also among the decampees received by the Vice President is the deputy governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Hon Samuel Abenemi, along with several other notable members of opposition parties across the state. In a brief yet vibrant ceremony, all the decampees, led by former Gov. Idris Wada, received their APC flags one after the other. In his acceptance remarks on behalf of all the decampees, Capt Wada said, “It is my…

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has urged the Oyo people, and indeed Nigerians, to strive to face the problems confronting the nation with courage, facing them headlong and not giving up, as it is in doing so that the country can progress and attain overall stability. Oba Owoade gave the charge in Oyo during the grand finale of the week-long memorialisation of the 1895 “Ogun Pepe” (Pepe War) which ravaged Oyo Town following the British imperialist oppressive rule but which the then Alaafin, Adeyemi Alowolodu, and his subjects courageously fought against and eventually surmounted. The name…

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has said that social media influencers Martins Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman, and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, known as Mr Jollof, will face sanctions following a physical fight aboard an Asaba-Lagos flight on Monday. In a post shared on X, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at NCAA described the altercation as “unacceptable behaviour” and emphasised the danger it posed to passengers and crew. “There is no tolerance for unruly behaviour aboard an aircraft. Both individuals will face the full strength of the law,” the spokesperson tweeted. He highlighted the responsibility of the influencers,…

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has tendered an apology to the DR Congo team, following his altercation with some members of the coaching staff on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles fell to a penalty shootout defeat against DR Congo in the final of the CAF World Cup playoffs at the Rabat Stadium, and that effectively knocked them out of contention for a 2026 World Cup ticket. So many things stood out from that game － Victor Osimhen’s disappearance at halftime, DR Congo’s dominance in the second half, and the weird penalty shootout. Victor Osimhen, Semi Ajayi and William Ekong…