Former First Lady, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, widow of late President Muhammadu Buhari, has paid a courtesy visit to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar in Abuja. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), disclosed the meeting in a post on his X handle on Wednesday, describing the visit as “warm and deeply appreciated.” He…
The First Lady has announced a donation of N2 billion to support the preservation and promotion of Akwete weaving, a traditional textile craft indigenous to Abia State. The gesture is aimed at safeguarding the cultural heritage and creating economic opportunities for local artisans.She made the announcement during a visit to weaving communities in the state….
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria to penalize Peter Obi for a parking infraction at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. In a statement issued on Friday, Keyamo said the vehicle that conveyed the former Anambra governor was left unattended in a restricted…
Etim Etim argues that if Nyesom Wike, a PDP chieftain, can shape decisions at the APC national headquarters—including the selection of its governorship candidate—then Nigeria is witnessing state capture on an unprecedented scale. He stresses that Rivers State is not an isolated case, but it serves as a clear illustration of how private interests can…
The All Progressives Congress has announced an extension of the deadline for the sale and submission of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for aspirants ahead of its forthcoming primaries. The decision was taken to give prospective candidates additional time to complete the required processes. In a statement posted on X, the party disclosed that…