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Senate Replaces Natasha as Committee Chairman
The Senate has appointed Senator Aniekan Bassey as the new head of its Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental…
Again, NNPCL Boss Fails to Appear Before Senate Over Missing N210tn
The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, has once again failed…
LASIEC Publishes Final List of Cleared Candidates for Lagos LG Elections
The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has released the final and approved list of candidates contesting for…
ADC Will Unseat APC in 2027 – Aregbesola
The Interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, says the ruling All Progressives Congress…
Reps Begin Investigation Into Alleged Irregularities in Student Loan Disbursement
The House of Representatives has begun an inquiry into suspected misuse of funds and other irregularities surrounding the…
INEC Set to Launch New Registration Portal as Political Party Applications Rise to 129
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it has now received 129 applications from groups aiming…
Edo Poll: Supreme Court Ruling Feels Like a Betrayal — Ighodalo
Mr. Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the September 2024 Edo State election, has…
JUST IN: Supreme Court Dismisses Ighodalo’s Appeal, Affirms Okpebholo Edo Governor
The Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed Senator Monday Okpebholo as the validly elected Governor of Edo State, turning…
Obaseki Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling, Says PDP Won Despite Judgment
Former Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the Supreme Court’s verdict that upheld Senator…
I’m Still in PDP, Not Planning to Join APC or ADC – Zamfara Governor
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, says he remains a committed member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and…
Senate Begins Probe Into N1.3tn CBEX Ponzi Scheme
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday began an extensive investigation into the alarming surge of Ponzi schemes across the…
Tinubu Govt Seeking Excuse to Clamp Down on Coalition – ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said the Tinubu-led government is looking for reasons to suppress opposition voices…
FG Pushes Back as US, UAE Enforce Stricter Visa Rules on Nigerians
The Federal Government has raised serious concerns about the United States’ decision to reduce visa durations and restrict…
‘Tinubu Will be Removed By Votes Not Bullets’ – ADC Fires Back at Presidency Over ‘Overthrow’ Comment
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Presidency of creating a false narrative about a plot to…
Oborevwori’s 2027 Gubernatorial Bid Gaining Momentum – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has said that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s 2027 governorship ambition is…
Ribadu Cautions Opposition Against Underestimating Tinubu’s Leadership
National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has warned political critics and opposition figures not to underestimate President Bola…
Lagos LG Poll: Police to Restrict Movement from 3am to 3pm on Saturday
As Lagos residents prepare to head to the polls for the upcoming local government election, the Commissioner of…
2013 Merger Contributed 3.2 Million Votes to Buhari’s 2015 Victory — Boss Mustapha
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has said that the 2013 political merger that…
Aliko Dangote Writes Open Letter to President Tinubu (FULL TEXT)
Africa’s wealthiest businessman and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has written an open letter to President Bola…
BREAKING: Ganduje Gets New Appointment After Resigning as APC Chairman
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced Abdullahi Ganduje, a former national chairman of…
Ex-Ondo PDP Candidate, Ajayi Denies Joining ADC Coalition
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the November 16, 2024, Ondo State election, Agboola Ajayi, says…
2027: APC Governors, Leaders Quietly Backing Opposition Coalition – Babachir Lawal
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has noted that some governors and senior…
2027: INEC to Begin Online Voter Registration in Akwa Ibom August
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced plans to open its online portal for Continuous Voter Registration in…
Why I Postponed My Resumption — Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Explains
The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has shared why she decided to delay her planned return to…
Presidency Fires Back at IMF Over Inflation, Poverty Report
The Presidency, on Tuesday, criticised the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over what it called an overly harsh and…
FG Set to Introduce Cost-reflective Power Tariff — Minister
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, on Tuesday noted the Federal Government’s resolve to put in place…
2027: ADC Will Collapse in Six Months — Presidency Says
The presidency has noted that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition will fall apart within six months because…
ASUU Branches Resume Classes After June Salaries Payment
Branches of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have asked lecturers to return to classes after the…
2027: Two PDP Guber Candidates Joins ADC
Two past governorship aspirants under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Eyitayo Jegede and Chief Agboola…
Tinubu Remains Focused, Not Swayed by Opposition Coalition – FG
President Bola Tinubu is not losing focus due to the recent emergence of a new opposition alliance under…
ADC Wallowing in Self-inflicted Confusion – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has pushed back against allegations from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which claimed…
97 Lawyers Set to Defend ADC, Mark, Aregbesola in Legal Dispute Against APC’s ‘Fake Lawsuit’
A total of 97 lawyers have been gathered by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to defend its interim…
US Reduces Nigerian Non-Immigrant Visas to Three Months, Single Entry
The United States Department of State has made changes to its visa rules for Nigerians, reducing the validity…
Peter Obi’s Calim on Student Deaths Misleading – Auchi Polytechnic
The Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, has said that claims made by former presidential candidate Peter Obi about two students…
How Army Spokesman Gave Me Wrong Information About Kankara Abduction — Garba Shehu
Malam Garba Shehu, a former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has described the kidnapping of schoolboys in…
We’ll Convene NEC Meeting to Expel Obi — LP
The Labour Party is planning a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting with the aim of expelling its 2023…
Obidients Free to Back Obi, I’ll Support Atiku – Dele Momodu
The publisher of Ovation magazine and a well known figure in the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Dele Momodu,…
N110.4bn Fraud: Court to Rule on Yahaya Bello’s Request for Medical Travel July 17
The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, has postponed its decision on an application by former…
BREAKING: FG Pegs Admission Age at 16
The Federal Government has now officially approved 16 years as the minimum age required to gain admission into…
Ige’s Son on Inside Sources Backs Soyinka’s Call for Probe of Dad’s Assassination
Bola Ige’s son has urged President Bola Tinubu to give his late father, Chief Bola Ige, greater national…
2027: North Strongly Behind Tinubu’s Re-election – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Bashiru, says the northern part of Nigeria is firmly…
No Rift Between Buhari and Tinubu — Garba Shehu
Mallam Garba Shehu, media aide to former President Muhammadu Buhari, has said there is no fallout between Buhari…
Oyebanji Debunks Claims of Joining ADC, Backs Fayemi
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has denied reports alleging that he and several political leaders in the state…
Tension in Senate as Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Returns Today
There is growing concern that the Senate may be heading into a tense confrontation with suspended lawmaker Natasha…
2027: ADC Accuses FG of Plotting to Distabilze Opposition
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised concerns about what it describes as a deliberate attempt by the…
Makinde Dissolves 3SC Board, Appoints New Deputy Chief of Staff, Others
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Monday, made major changes in the state’s administration with the disbandment of…
PDP Founding Member Dumps Party, Joins ADC
A founding figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Board of Trustees member, Adamu Waziri, has left…
Ojudu Blasts Oyegun Former APC Chair: You Ruined The Party, as Former Edo Gov Joins Coalition
A former presidential adviser and political journalist, Babafemi Ojudu, has taken issue with ex-APC National Chairman, Chief John…
Experts Advise ADC Coalition: Atiku, Northern Aspirants Should Wait Until 2031
Political strategists appearing on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande have advised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition to…
You Lied About Your Background, Your Father Disowned You – APC Chieftain Fires Back at Wike
A leading member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has strongly responded to recent…
Former Governor Rasheed Ladoja Set to Become 44th Olubadan
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has joined his ancestors at the age of 90. Before his…
Makinde’s Loyalist Resigns as PDP Chairman
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State, Seun Adelore, has…
I’m a Member of Labour Party – Peter Obi Insists Despite ADC Coalition Deal
Peter Obi, who contested the 2023 presidential election under the Labour Party (LP), has made it clear once…
North Will Celebrate Me If I Become President — Peter Obi
Peter Obi, a former Labour Party presidential candidate and current hopeful for the 2027 elections, says the northern…
2027: I’ll Run for President, Not Atiku’s VP – Peter Obi
The 2023 Labour Party presidential flagbearer, Peter Obi, has announced that he will be on the ballot again…
Kano Governor Names Emir of Lafia as Chancellor of Northwest University
The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has given his approval for the appointment of the Emir of…
Natasha Set to Return to Senate on Tuesday After Court Overturns Suspension
Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has said she will return to the Senate chamber on Tuesday following…
Seven Coalition Leaders Eyeing Tinubu’s Seat – Ex-ADC Chair
Former African Democratic Congress (ADC) chairman, Ralph Nwosu, says no fewer than seven well-known leaders in a newly…
2027: Rift Deepens in ADC as State Chairmen Set Conditions for Coalition Alliance
The decision by Ralph Nwosu, the former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), to announce the…
NLC Threatens Nationwide Protest Over Rising Insecurity, Hardship
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a strong warning that it may launch a nationwide protest in…
Natasha: We’re Yet To Receive CTC of Judgment – Senate
The Senate has acknowledged the recent court ruling concerning Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, but says it has not yet…
Opposition Coalition Out to Rescue Their Stomachs, Not Nigerians — Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has accused leaders of the newly formed opposition alliance…
Crush All Threats to Nigeria’s Unity Without Hesitation – Tinubu Orders Military
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the Nigerian military to take bold and decisive steps against any group…
Wike Highlights Reforms, Development Achievements Under Tinubu’s Administration
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has noted that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is…
Bayero Pays Condolence Visit to Dantata Family
The dethroned Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has noted the passing of elder statesman and renowned…
Why Benue’s Anti-Open Grazing Law Isn’t Working — Governor Alia
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has said that the anti-open grazing law introduced in 2017 by the past…
FG Lists Two Presidential Jets for Sale in Switzerland
The Federal Government has listed a Boeing 737-700 Business Jet—purchased during former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration—for sale, nearly…
Amaechi Suffering From Spiritual Problem – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, may be…
2027: Power Minister Adelabu Declares Governorship Ambition
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has declared his ambition to contest the Oyo State Governorship election. Adelabu made…
Even If Tinubu Appoints His Son as INEC Chairman, He’ll Lose in 2027 – Ex-Minister
A former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung, says the President Bola Tinubu-led administration will be…
Free Bus Rides for Civil Servants, Students to Begin Monday in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Government says it will commence free bus service for civil servants, retirees, and students under…
2027: ADC Coalition Filled With Ambition, Says Datti Baba-Ahmed
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the running mate of Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential election, has once again shared…
Borno Governor Denies Defection Claims, Reaffirms Commitment to APC
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Sunday, dismissed speculation that he would lead five other governors in defecting…
Investigate Missing N82bn Pension Funds – PDP tells NASS
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State on Sunday called on the Daisi Elemide-led State House of…
Nigeria Working to Remove Bottlenecks in Agriculture – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday assured his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, that Nigeria is taking…
Permanent Secretaries Are Backbone of Government — Edun
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has described permanent secretaries as the…
2027: Kanu’s Freedom Not a Condition for S’East to Support Tinubu – Umahi
Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has said that the release of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)…
We’ll Resist NASS Plan to Remove Minimum Wage From Exclusive List – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, says it will oppose any attempt by the National Assembly to remove labour…
Tinubu Tackling Security Challenges Inherited From Past Govts – NSA Ribadu
The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, said the administration of President Bola Tinubu, has remained firm in…
Alia Appoints VC for Benue University, Approves 8 Other Appointments
Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has approved the appointment of Prof. Msughter Amua as the first Vice…
Tinubu Arrives Brazil for 17th BRICS Summit
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to participate in the 17th Summit of Heads…
BRICS to Denounce Trump’s Tariffs at Upcoming Rio Summit
BRICS leaders meeting in Rio de Janeiro from Sunday are expected to decry Donald Trump’s hardline trade policies,…
Kwankwaso Currently Has No Platform to Run Against Tinubu in 2027 — NNPP
The New Nigeria Peoples Party says its 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, will not be allowed to run…
ADC Targets Five Governors as Sanwo-Olu, Wike Slam Coalition Movement
The African Democratic Congress, which serves as the new political base for the opposition coalition, is working quietly…
Parties’ Poor Internal Democracy Discourages Youth Participation, says YiagaAfrica’s Itodo
Sam Itodo, the Executive Director of YiagaAfrica, has expressed concern that the absence of internal democracy in Nigeria’s…
ADC Coalition Brings Hope Yet Misses Key Issues – Akande
The recently unveiled coalition of opposition parties under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has given Nigerians a “glimmer…
Rotational Presidency: South-East Calls for Constitutional Reform, Local Government Autonomy
The people of the South-East have called for a new constitution that supports a rotational presidency and gives…
Leave Labour Party Alone, Focus on Your Coalition – Abure Tells Governor Otti
The National Chairman of a faction of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has said that Governor Alex Otti…
Show Your Scorecard – Wike Dares ADC Coalition
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has taken aim at opposition politicians who formed a…
2027: What Can Make, Break Coalition – Baba-Ahmed
The vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has suggested that…
Atiku’s Coalition Faces Early Power Tussle as Amaechi Declares Presidential Bid, Datti Backs Obi
Barely a day after the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition was introduced as a new opposition force, attention…
JUST IN: Court Finds Natasha Guilty of Contempt
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday found the senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, guilty of…
BREAKING: Court Orders Senate to Reinstate Suspended Natasha
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday ruled that the Nigerian Senate acted beyond its powers by…
PDP Condemns Sokoto Terror Attack, Demands Swift Action
The Sokoto State branch of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the recent terrorist assault on Kwalajiya…
2027: I’ll Serve Only One Term If I Get ADC Ticket – Amaechi
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said he will only stay in office for one term if…
FCT Primary Teachers Set to End Strike Following Wike’s Intervention
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) may soon call off their three-month…
APC Dismisses ADC-led Coalition as Self-serving, Desperate
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the coalition led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a…
JUST IN: SDP Chieftain Dies in Road Accident
A top member of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kaduna State has died in a tragic car…
How to Stop Tinubu in 2027 – Amaechi
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that the only way to stop President Bola Tinubu from…
Alausa Moves to Close Academic Research & Market Gap, Boosting Knowledge Economy
The federal government has inaugurated the Ministerial Research and Innovation Commercialisation Committee (RICC) to bridge the gap between…