A LEGISLATIVE earthquake may soon rock Nigeria’s political landscape, as the National Assembly considers sweeping amendments to the 1999 Constitution reforms that could effectively end the careers of several long-serving lawmakers, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and his predecessor, Ahmad Lawan. News Point Nigeria reports that among the most notable proposals is a rotational representation bill, which would introduce term-limiting reforms by mandating the rotation of legislative seats across all federal constituencies within each senatorial district. The bill also proposes a rotational presidency across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, an idea long debated in national discourse but never codified. At the…
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THE United States Embassy in Nigeria has taken a swipe at Nigerian governors for their alleged wasteful spending on luxury government buildings, even as millions of citizens continue to face crushing economic hardship and hunger. In a special investigative report published by The Africa Report, titled “Nigeria’s Ruling Class Splashes Billions on Government Houses”, sighted by News Point Nigeria, the US Embassy details how state governors across Nigeria are spending billions of naira on palatial residences and offices while the populace grapples with inflation, unemployment, and hunger. “Such alleged lack of fiscal responsibility fuels inequality and erodes public trust,” the…
THE Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has been thrown into confusion following the continued presence of its Permanent Secretary, Dr. Ibrahim Kana, in office more than a month after his mandatory retirement date had reportedly elapsed, News Point Nigeria gathered. According to Nigeria’s Public Service Rules, civil servants are required to retire upon attaining the age of 60 years or completing 35 years of pensionable service, whichever comes first. Dr. Kana, who was appointed as Permanent Secretary in June 2021, is said to have exceeded this threshold but has remained in office without any official communication indicating an…
THE African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused state governors of misleading President Bola Tinubu on the true state of insecurity in Nigeria, urging the President to leave the comfort of Aso Villa and experience firsthand the hardships faced by ordinary citizens. The opposition party, which is part of the emerging coalition preparing to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections, said the Federal Government’s narrative on improved security under Tinubu’s leadership does not reflect the lived reality of millions of Nigerians. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday monitored by News Point Nigeria, Bolaji Abdullahi,…
TOP diplomatic officials from Nigeria and Ghana are set to address a joint press conference in Accra, following growing tension sparked by protests under the banner of “Nigeria Must Go”, a campaign that has gained traction in parts of Ghana amid rising economic and social anxieties. The protest, reportedly fuelled by concerns over migration, business competition, and economic hardship, has stirred unease in both countries and prompted an urgent diplomatic response to ease tensions and protect the rights of citizens. Sources from the Ghanaian Foreign Ministry told News Point Nigeria that the Foreign Ministers of both countries will jointly brief…
IN a major counterinsurgency success, troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted Boko Haram terrorists attempting to plant improvised explosive devices (IEDs) on a critical bridge along the Dikwa–Marte road in Borno State. News Point Nigeria reports that the attempted sabotage, aimed at crippling troop movement and isolating communities, was thwarted after a heavy firefight forced the insurgents to abandon their mission and flee into the surrounding terrain. Two heavy-duty IEDs, alongside assault weapons, were recovered from the scene. The operation was part of a broader offensive by the Northeast Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, which has intensified efforts…
IN what appears to be a historic stretch of generosity unmatched in Nigeria’s political history, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has donated over ₦15 billion to victims of disasters, displaced families, widows, women, and the elderly in just over two years through her pet project, the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), News Point Nigeria reports. On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, she was once again in the spotlight as she announced a ₦1 billion donation in Benue State, targeted at victims of the Yelewata’s attack, where over 100 lives were lost in June. Speaking at the New Banquet Hall of the Benue…
THE Federal Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to securing the release of the remaining Chibok schoolgirls and Leah Sharibu, assuring Nigerians that the girls remain a priority despite the passage of years. News Point Nigeria reports that Eleven years after Boko Haram’s mass abduction of 276 students from Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, 87 girls are still believed to be in captivity. Likewise, Leah Sharibu, abducted in February 2018 alongside 109 other schoolgirls from Government Girls’ Science and Technical College, Dapchi remains in Boko Haram custody after reportedly refusing to renounce her Christian faith. While her classmates…
THE decision by President Bola Tinubu to shower cash rewards and national honours on the Super Falcons following their victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has drawn both praise and criticism, prompting a staunch defence from presidential aide Bayo Onanuga. News Point Nigeria reports that taking to his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, Onanuga, who serves as the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, defended the move, dismissing claims that the rewards were either excessive or politically motivated. He sought to contextualise the gesture by comparing it with the ₦150 million…
FORMER Vice President Atiku Abubakar has clarified that the emerging political coalition seeking to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections is not centered around any single individual. Rather, he said, it is a pro-Nigeria movement aimed at rescuing the country’s democracy from creeping authoritarianism and electoral manipulation. Atiku, who was the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, made the remarks through his media adviser, Mazi Paul Ibe, during an interaction with journalists in Abuja on Monday. His comments come amidst rising speculation about who will emerge as the…
FORMER Borno State Governor and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has sparked political speculation following his revelation that Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, may soon return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to pursue his 2027 presidential ambition. Sheriff made the comment during an appearance on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” on Monday, in a session monitored by News Point Nigeria. According to the former senator, credible information reaching him suggests that Obi, who recently joined a coalition of opposition figures under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may dump the alliance and stage…
PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has honoured Nigeria’s Super Falcons with national awards, cash gifts and home allocations in recognition of their historic performance at the just-concluded Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), where they lifted their 10th continental title. News Point Nigeria reports that in a grand reception held at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, on Monday, Tinubu conferred the prestigious national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on all 24 members of the victorious squad. The president also announced a cash reward of $100,000 (in naira equivalent) for each of the 24 players, alongside a…
THE United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a clear warning to Nigerians seeking to travel to the U.S. for the purpose of giving birth in order to obtain American citizenship for their children, a practice commonly referred to as “birth tourism.” In a public statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday sighted by News Point Nigeria, the U.S. Mission reiterated that entering the U.S. with the primary intention of delivering a baby to secure citizenship for the child is a misuse of the visa system and would result in a visa denial. “Using your visa…
WITH political alignments and power plays already underway ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Presidency has dismissed speculations surrounding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent meeting with New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, describing it as a normal and expected political engagement. Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Print Media, made this clarification during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Monday monitored by News Point Nigeria, insisting that there is nothing illegal or unusual about politicians talking across party lines especially those with longstanding relationships like Tinubu and Kwankwaso. “Politicians…
FORMER Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has publicly distanced himself from ongoing claims by Ghanaian billionaire and businessman, Sir Sam Jonah, that he (Obasanjo) personally allocated 501 hectares of land in Abuja for the development of the now controversial River Park Estate. In a letter dated July 10, 2025, addressed to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) obtained by News Point Nigeria, Obasanjo categorically denied any such land allocation, describing Jonah’s claim as “absolutely untrue, fictitious, misleading and libellous.” The IGP’s inquiry, made on July 4, 2025, sought to verify claims made by Jonah, a respected international business figure and Knight…
THE political landscape of Adamawa State continues to witness major shifts as Senator Muhammad Umar Jibrilla Bindow, a former governor and influential grassroots politician, has officially announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and declared for the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a letter dated 21st July, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Ward Chairman of Kolere Ward, Mubi North Local Government Area, Adamu Iya, Bindow tendered his resignation, effectively ending his two-year relationship with the party. The letter, which was obtained by News Point Nigeria, reads in part: “Please accept this letter as a formal notification of…
TWELVE days after the funeral of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, his widow, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, and their children have officially returned to Kaduna State, where they were warmly received by government officials in a show of solidarity and continued respect for the late statesman. News Point Nigeria former First Lady, accompanied by her son, Yusuf Buhari, daughter, Zahra Buhari and other family members, arrived at the Nigerian Air Force Base, Kaduna, on Sunday, July 27, 2025, from Daura, their hometown in Katsina State where President Buhari was laid to rest. Their return marks the end of the immediate mourning…
PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, bestow the prestigious Presidential NYSC Honours Award on 210 former members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in recognition of their outstanding service during their national assignments between 2020 and 2023. According to a statement released by the Director of Press and Public Relations of the NYSC, Emeka Rems Mgbemena made availlable to News Point Nigeria, the awardees comprise 200 ex-Corps members who excelled across the NYSC’s four core programmes: Orientation Course, Primary Assignment, Community Development Service (CDS), and Winding-Up/Passing-Out. In addition, ten ex-Corps members who sustained permanent disabilities…
TWELVE states have collectively earmarked over N102 billion in their 2025 budgets to renovate official residences, purchase fleets of luxury vehicles, and upgrade VIP government facilities, an investigation by News Point Nigeria has revealed. The allocations, which appear in the capital expenditure breakdowns of the states’ Q1 budget performance reports, cover lavish spending on Toyota Prado SUVs, Jeep models, Hilux pickups, and high-end sedans like Toyota Camry and Corolla. Also included are substantial amounts for lodge construction, guest house refurbishments, and official quarters. Leading the chart is Lagos State, which budgeted about N33 billion, with N20.67 billion going to vehicle…
ONCE seen as Nigeria’s gold standard for credible and professional statistics, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is increasingly under public scrutiny,. News Point Nigeria reports that Nigerians across economic classes are voicing doubts over recent NBS figures on inflation, employment, and crime claiming they no longer reflect the reality on the ground. This erosion of trust has been particularly evident since early 2025, when the NBS introduced a rebased Consumer Price Index (CPI) that showed inflation plummeting from 34.8% in December 2024 to 24.48% in January. While the announcement suggested a welcome drop, Nigerians at the markets saw no…