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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…
Nigerians Move Towards a Plan For New Constitution
Emeka Anyaoku leads effort to bring several groups, notable individuals together in Abuja next week Concerned by the…
Joining ADC Coalition Wasn’t an Easy Decision – Peter Obi
Presidential hopeful and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has noted that adopting the African Democratic Congress (ADC)…
ADC, a Coalition of Failed Politicians – Wike
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has launched a scathing attack on the recent political coalition that…
JUST IN: Seven A’Ibom Lawmakers Defect to APC
Seven members of the Akwa Ibom caucus in Nigeria’s House of Representatives on Thursday announced they have joined…
Labour Party Gives Peter Obi 48 Hours to Resign After ADC Coalition Move
The Julius Abure-led Labour Party (LP) leadership has given Peter Obi, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, just 48…
ADC Coalition Will Always Put Nigerians First – Obi
Former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has said that the African Democratic Congress…
Premium Times Confirms Buhari ICU Report 24 Hours After Empowered Newswire’s Exclusive
In a revelation that has sparked renewed national interest, Empowered Newswire was the first to report that former…
How Coalition Into ADC Makes APC Stronger Ahead of 2027 — Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has described the movement of top opposition figures…
Alleged Corruption: I Was Only Questioned, Not Detained – Lagos Chairman
The Chairman of Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Muibi Folawiyo, has denied rumours of his…
Dele Momodu Backs ADC, Cautions Tinubu on Democratic Stability
Veteran journalist and media executive Dele Momodu has thrown his weight behind the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition,…
FG Launches Renewed Hope Housing Project in Calabar with 120 New Homes Planned
The Federal Government’s flagship Renewed Hope Agenda Housing Scheme has officially commenced in Calabar, Cross River State, following…
Strike: FCT Workers Issue Fresh Ultimatum as Wike Intervenes
Staff members of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, under the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC), concluded their three-day…
I Took Over a Country Near Bankruptcy – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said his administration rescued Nigeria from the edge of economic collapse, telling Nigerians living…
I’d Rather Quit Politics Than Join APC – PDP Chieftain
A prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Southwest, Prince Ambassador (Dr.) Adedipe Dauda Ewenla,…
“If You Can Survive Working With Me, You Can Work Anywhere” – Wike
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has again spoken about how tough it is to work with…
2027 Coalition: Why We Chose ADC – David Mark
The Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has noted that the reason…
2027: Atiku, Obi, Buhari’s Ministers, ex-APC NWC Members Take Over ADC Structure
The political movement opposing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took a major step forward on Wednesday by taking full…
Plateau Governor’s Aide Resigns, Returns to APC
Letep Dabang, who served as the Political Adviser to Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has officially stepped down…
2027: Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai, Amaechi Join ADC-Led Coalition Gathering in Abuja
Prominent opposition politicians including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, gathered at…
Coalition Won’t Be Easy, But We Are Ready – David Mark
The newly appointed National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, noted that the journey…
Those Who Keep Switching Parties Since 1999 Should See What We are Doing – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, took a direct swipe at political figures…
BREAKING: Nanloong Takes Over as Plateau Assembly Speaker Following Dewan’s Resignation
The member representing Mikang Constituency in the Plateau State House of Assembly, Nanloong Daniel (APC), has emerged as…
BREAKING: Crisis Brews in ADC as Faction Rejects Atiku-Led Coalition Takeover
A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the adoption of the party by the coalition…
Court Approves UK Medical Trip for Gov Ododo’s Chief of Staff
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday approved the application filed by Mr. Ali Bello, the Chief…
2027 Coalition: ‘We’ll Act Soon’ – PDP Warns Defectors, Insists Party Still United
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sent a strong warning to its members thinking about leaving the party,…
Edo: Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on Ighodalo’s Appeal Against Okpebholo’s Election Victory
The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, decided to hold off on delivering its judgement in the appeal brought by…
ADC Unveiling: Coalition Announces New Venue Hours After Hotel Cancelled Booking
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition has announced a new location for the official launch of its political…
JUST IN: Official Unveiling of ADC Suffers Setback as Abuja Hotel Abruptly Booking
A planned unveiling of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a new political platform for Nigeria’s opposition faced…
BREAKING: David Mark, Aregbesola Named ADC Interim Chairman, Secretary
A former Senate President, Senator David Mark, and ex-Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, have been named as…
FG’s Threats, Blackmail, Made Members Defect to APC – PDP leaders
The PDP leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Senate President David Mark, met behind closed…
2027: Obi Sends One-Term Plan Proposal to Atiku’s Coalition
On Tuesday, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, noted that Labour Party’s 2023…
Why I Accepted Role as ADC Interim Secretary – Aregbesola
Former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has explained why he agreed to serve as the Interim National Secretary…
2027: APC Fires Back as Mark, Lamido Labels Tinubu’s Government a Failure
As the group working to unseat President Bola Tinubu gains more attention, the All Progressives Congress has stated…
2027: Atiku, Mark, Secondus Rally PDP Members, Others to Join Coalition
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President David Mark, and other prominent leaders in the Peoples Democratic Party…
How Alausa Cleared ₦50bn Allowance Backlog for University Teachers, Nearly Two Decades After
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the plan from the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, to resolve…
Three Months of Empty Classrooms in Abuja Not Acceptable – Akande
Former presidential aide, Laolu Akande, has called on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, and the…
Buhari Never Intended to Undermine Tinubu’s Leadership – Garba Shehu
A former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Shehu, has made it clear that there was no…
Again, Wike Denies Abuja Land Allocation to Son
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has once again denied claims that any plot…
Lagos Assembly Rejects Plan to Postpone New LG Law Implementation
At Tuesday’s plenary session, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, read a letter sent…
I Didn’t Betray Atiku to Work with Buhari – Garba Shehu Clarifies
Former Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Malam Garba Shehu, has dismissed talks…
Dangote Attends Burial Preparations as Dantata’s Body Arrives Madinah
Africa’s wealthiest businessman, Aliko Dangote, was present as the remains of Nigerian industrialist and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata,…
BREAKING: Atiku, David Mark, Lamido, PDP Leaders in Closed Door Meeting
Prominent leaders within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President David…
Tinubu Pays Lecturers N50bn Outstanding Allowances, as Dons Want 14 Years Backlog Settled
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has fulfilled a major promise by releasing ₦50 billion for the settlement of the…
“Our Governors Are Not Telling You the Truth” – Igbo Youths Warn Tinubu
Igbo youths under the All Igbo Youth Forum have said that President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All…
Saint Lucia Confers Highest National Honour on President Tinubu During Official Visit
The Government of Saint Lucia has officially awarded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with its most prestigious national honour,…
No Victor, No Vanquished – Saraki Declares PDP’s Unity After NEC Meeting
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, declared said “there was no victor and no vanquished” as the Peoples Democratic…
Trump Says He May Look at Deporting Elon Musk
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he could consider deporting Elon Musk, after the South African-born billionaire slammed…
Lagos Monarch Removes Six Chiefs for Attending Labour Party Campaign
The Ojora of Ijora and Iganmu Kingdom, Oba AbdulFatai Oyegbemi, has removed six of his chiefs after they…
Senator Withdraws from Legislative Duties Due to Health Challenge
The lawmaker representing Cross River North Senatorial District in Nigeria’s National Assembly, Senator Agom Jarigbe, has shared that…
2027: I’m Willing to Serve Just Four Years — Peter Obi
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 election, Peter Obi, has said that he is prepared to…
SDP Suspends Four Party Members for Misconduct
The Gombe State chapter of the Social Democratic Party has suspended four of its members over what it…
Alleged Cybercrime: Court Sets September Trial Date, Grants Bail to Natasha Akpoti-Udauaghan
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, fixed September 22, 2025, as the date to begin the…
We are All on Same Page, No Factions or Coalitions – PDP
At the 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Abuja on…
APC Pegs Fees For Senatorial Bye-election at N20m, Reps N10m
The All Progressives Congress has fixed N20 million as the fee for those wishing to contest in the…
It’s Not Insulting to Offer Kwankwaso VP Slot – NNPP
The spokesman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ladipo Johnson, has said that it would not be…
NEC Reinstates Anyanwu as PDP National Secretary
The 100th meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has brought Senator…
Rita Must Get NYSC Clearance, Sowore Insists on Inside Sources
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has demanded that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)…
BREAKING: APC Reveals Date for NEC Meeting
The All Progressives Congress (APC) will hold its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on July 24, 2025. This…
I Will Contest in 2027 Election – Peter Obi
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has assured his followers in Nigeria…
Dalori Assumes Office as APC Acting Chairman, Vows Support for Tinubu’s Leadership
Following the recent resignation of Abdullahi Ganduje from his position as the National Chairman of the All Progressives…
Deregister Inactive Political Parties, Lawmaker tells INEC
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, Oluwole Oke, has urged the Independent National…
Benue, Nasarawa Lead North-Central Bid For APC Chair Slot
Following the resignation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Umar Ganduje, on Friday, political leaders and…
PDP Shifts BoT Meeting Due to Security Concerns at National Secretariat
The Peoples Democratic Party has issued a special announcement confirming the relocation of its Board of Trustees (BoT)…
VIDEO: Police Arrest, Rough-Handle PDP Staff Member at Party Headquarters Ahead of NEC Meeting
Operatives of the Nigerian Police have reportedly manhandled and arrested Thomas Ibu, a staff member in the Peoples…
APC Makes Fresh Moves to Attract Five Governors
The All Progressives Congress says it is making new moves to bring at least five state governors into…
JUST IN: Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Appears in Court Again Over Defamation Charges
Suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Monday appeared before the Federal High Court in Abuja for…
APC Reveals Tinubu’s Position Over Ganduje’s Resignation, Kwankwaso’s Defection
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed that talks are ongoing to select a new National Chairman, following…
VP Slot Tussle Could Distract Tinubu From Governance — APC Chieftain Warns
A leader in the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has warned that the growing…
Shutting Down FCT Public Schools For 3 Months Shameful – Akande
Veteran journalist and public affairs analyst, Laolu Akande, has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory,…
Sit Down in Your States, Solve People’s Problems — Akande tells Govs
Veteran journalist and public affairs commentator Laolu Akande has urged state governors to prioritise addressing critical issues in…
Wike vs Makinde: Tensions Mount as PDP Holds NEC Meeting Today
There is heightened tension within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as rival factions prepare to hold separate meetings…
Elites Behind Insecurity in Nigeria, Says Plateau Governor
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has said that Nigeria’s deepening security troubles are mainly caused by some…
‘You’re Full Of Empty Rhetoric’, Tinubu’s Aide Fires Back at Obi Over Saint Lucia Comment
The presidency has criticised Peter Obi following his reaction to President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Saint Lucia, calling…
APC, SDP Trade Words Over Alleged Misuse of Ondo LG Funds
The Ondo State chapters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP) clashed on…
PDP NEC Meeting Holds on Monday, Says Deputy Chairman
As internal divisions trouble the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Deputy National Chairman (South), Taofeek Arapaja, has said that…
Ganduje’s Resignation: It’ll Be a Relief if Kwankwaso Joins APC – NNPP
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) says it would be a big relief for the party if its…