The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has confirmed that the Federal Government is prepared to receive Nigerians who may be deported from the United States following President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigrants. NiDCOM’s Director of Media and Corporate Affairs, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, stated in an interview on Tuesday that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is … Read more
A member of the reconciliation committee for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Eddy Olafeso, has stressed the importance of engaging with the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi, as well as leaders from other opposition parties, to form a coalition aimed at overcoming the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming 2027 elections. Obi, who … Read more
Leaders of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Remo Stars have extended their lead at the summit of the table on Wednesday night. The Daniel Ogunmodede side extended their lead to eight points after coming from two-goals down to secure a 3-2 victory over Abia Warriors in Ikenne. Ezekiel Ayodele and Ijoma Desouza were the … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, turned violent after a fight broke out at the party’s headquarters. Naija News reported that the BoT started meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, with Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, presiding over the session. Notable attendees include National Secretary Sen. Samuel Anyanwu, … Read more
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will convene on Wednesday, January 29 to address the ongoing leadership crisis threatening to further divide the party ahead of the 2027 elections. At the heart of the dispute is the battle over the position of National Secretary, currently contested between Senator Samuel Anyanwu … Read more
Lagos State residents under the aegis of the League of Concerned Lagosians (LCL), have endorsed Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Education, as its candidate for the 2027 Lagos gubernatorial election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The action is seen as a snub to the son of President Bola … Read more
FCT, Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government has set up an inter-agency committee should there be mass deportation of Nigerians from the United States of America (USA). The Director of Media and Corporate Affairs of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abdur-Rahman Balogun said the commission is ready to welcome deported Nigerians from … Read more
Veteran pop singer Madonna has taken to social media to slam newly-elected American President Donald Trump over his recent anti-transgender executive orders. Madonna, who berated Trump over his policies in a post on her Instagram page stated that it is so sad to watch the new government dismantle all the trans freedoms they have been … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced the plan to hold a nationwide protest against the planned 50 per cent hike in the telecom tariff. The protest is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, February 4. It was learnt that the workers’ union leaders agreed on the protest at the meeting of the National Administrative … Read more
Florence Eshalomi, a Nigerian-British politician, has been appointed as the United Kingdom’s Trade Envoy to Nigeria. Eshalomi confirmed her appointment on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, expressing gratitude for the opportunity. She becomes the second Nigerian to hold this position, following Helen Grant, who previously served in the role. she wrote: “I’m looking forward to … Read more