E bonyi State, Nigeria Governor Francis Nwifuru has directed the recall of all suspended government officials in Ebonyi State, with the exception of staff from the Ministry of Lands whose cases are still under investigation. The governor announced the decision on Sunday during a Father’s Day church service held at the Government House Chapel, the Nigerian Tribune reports. “I want to thank our workers for their strong support to this government. To show appreciation, I have decided to honour them by recalling all government officials who were suspended for one reason or another,” Nwifuru said. He noted that officials from the Ministry of Lands are excluded because their cases are still being reviewed. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Dr Monday Uzor, the governor criticized some appointees who publicly declared interest in running for office without his approval. He described the move as disrespectful. Governor Nwifuru also used the event to celebrate men on Fath...

T he Nigerian government has started plans to bring home citizens who want to leave South Africa. This comes after recent protests against foreigners caused rising tension in some parts of the country. Officials say about 130 Nigerians have already signed up for the voluntary return through the Nigerian office in South Africa. More people are expected to join as community groups help with the process. The government says protecting its people is the main priority. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been told about the situation. He asked that things be watched closely and told South African leaders to keep the peace and stop the problem from getting worse. Because of this, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has asked South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner to come for a meeting in Abuja on May 4, 2026. The meeting will talk about recent events and how they affect the relationship between both countries. In a statement, ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa said the talks will cover...

P residential aspirant Peter Obi has left the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general election. Obi announced his decision on Sunday in a statement posted on his official X page. He said Nigeria’s political space has become toxic, with rising hostility, fear, and pressure inside party structures. The former Anambra State governor contested for president under the Labour Party in 2023. He said the same forces that created crisis in the Labour Party are now affecting the ADC. He mentioned endless court cases, internal battles, suspicion, and division as reasons for his exit. Obi stated clearly that he left on good terms with party leaders. He said ADC National Chairman, Senator David Mark, did not treat him badly. He added that he still respects his leader and elder brother, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other party elders. He blamed his exit on the Nigerian state and its agents. He said they are causing crisis and division in the ADC instead of focusing on nati...

T he African Democratic Congress has shared the full schedule for its 2026 primary elections. The timetable covers dates for buying forms, screening, appeals, and voting for all positions. In a statement on Sunday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said aspirants can buy nomination forms from May 5 to May 10, 2026. They must return completed forms between May 11 and May 13. The party will screen aspirants on May 14 and 15. Screening results will be published on May 17. Aspirants who want to appeal can do so from May 18 to May 19. The final list of cleared candidates will be released on May 20. Primaries will start on May 21, 2026. On that day, elections for State Houses of Assembly, House of Representatives, and Senate seats will all hold at the ward level. The governorship primary is set for May 22. The presidential primary will take place on May 25. After the primaries, the party will hold a National Executive Committee meeting on May 26. A Special National ...