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NGF Mourns Niger Flood Victims
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has sent its heartfelt condolences to the people and government of Niger State following…
INEC Sets Dates for Ekiti, Osun Governorship Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the dates for the 2026 governorship elections in Ekiti…
WAEC Exam Conducted in Darkness a National Disgrace — Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep concern over the troubling reports that students were made to…
2027: Oyo PDP ex-Chairman Backs Makinde for President
A former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Kunmi Mustapha, has declared his support…
Tinubu’s Intervention Saved Rivers from Collapse, Says Fubara
The suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has commended President Bola Tinubu for stepping in to stop…
Wike, Kingibe Clash Over Unpaid Ground Rent
A war of words erupted on Thursday between Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and…
Court Rejects FG’s Evidence Against Nnamdi Kanu in Ongoing Trial
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed evidence presented by the Federal Government in its trial against…
Tinubu’s $24bn Loan Request Reckless, Immoral — Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has openly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s latest plan to obtain $24 billion in…
Edo: Let Sleeping Dogs Lie, Wike tells PDP’s Ighodalo
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has called on Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP)…
Akpabio Appoints Bayelsa Senator Benson Konbowei as Head of South-South Development Committee
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has appointed Senator Benson Sunday Konbowei of Bayelsa Central as the…
BREAKING: Appeal Court Dismisses PDP, Ighodalo’s Appeal Against Okpebholo
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and…
Mid-term: Buhari Commends Tinubu, Urges Nigerians to Keep Expectations in Check
As President Bola Tinubu marks two years in office, former President Muhammadu Buhari has shared a message of…
Tinubu’s Two Years in Office a Nightmare, Major Disappointment – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, on Wednesday, said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s two-year performance in office has brought deep…
It’s Nonsense to Accuse Tinubu of Attempting to Impose One Party System – Presidency
The Presidency has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu is attempting to turn Nigeria into a one-party state,…
Ground Rent: PDP Raises Concern as Wike’s Ministry Defies Tinubu’s Directive to Unseal HQ
The Peoples Democratic Party has voiced strong concerns over the continuous closure of its national secretariat in Abuja,…
Mid-Term: Security, Economy Improving Under My Watch — Tinubu (FULL TEXT)
Two years ago, President Bola Tinubu assumed office amid economic uncertainty, widespread insecurity, and intense public expectation. Now,…
PDP Crisis: I Won’t Resign – Anyanwu
The National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has firmly declared that he will…
PDP, LP Suffer Further Setbacks as 2 Lawmakers Defect to APC
The Labour Party (LP) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have experienced another blow in the National Assembly,…
Abuja Explosion Not Suicide Bombing – Wike Refutes NEMA Report
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has rejected claims that the recent explosion at…
SEC Cautions Nigerians Against Unregistered Silverkuun Investment Scheme
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a firm warning to Nigerians against putting their money into…
Despite Tinubu’s Order, Wike’s Men Yet to Unseal PDP Headquarters
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) national headquarters in Abuja remains sealed despite President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to…
PDP Crisis: Wike Is a Disaster, He Should Be Removed – Lamido
Former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido has strongly criticized Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory…
BREAKING: Senate Passes Rivers 2025 Budget for Second Reading
The Nigerian Senate, on Wednesday, passed the Rivers State 2025 appropriation bill for a second reading. The budget,…
2027: North, South Back Tinubu for Re-Election, Says Orji Kalu
Abia North Senator Orji Kalu has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term in 2027…
Natasha’s Legal Team Protests FG’s Suit, Says Petitions Ignored
The legal team representing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has raised concerns over what it describes as a troubling display…
Nigeria’s Debt Set to Exceed N180trn as Tinubu Seeks N34trn New Loans
Nigeria’s public debt is set to climb above N180 trillion following a recent request by President Bola Tinubu…
PDP NEC Under Pressure as INEC Confirms Wike-Backed Secretary
The fact-finding committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has presented a report to the National Executive Committee…
FCT Minister Not Part of Your Lawless Politics – Wike’s Aide Fires Back at Lamido
Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister,…
We Won’t Bow to Intimidation – PDP Governors tells FG
Governors under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have firmly stated they will not be intimidated…
Afenifere Names Olu Falae as National Executive Chairman
The Pan Yoruba Socio-Political group, Afenifere, has named Oba Olu Falae, a former Secretary to the Government of…
No Safe Haven for Corruption in Nigeria – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has restated his government’s commitment to fighting corruption and recovering stolen national assets, vowing that…
Wages of Sin is Death, PDP Will Never Survive – Dahiru
Political and public affairs analyst, Mojeed Dahiru, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may not survive much…
Tinubu Requests House Approval for $21.5bn Foreign Loan, ₦757.9bn Pension Bond
President Bola Tinubu has asked the House of Representatives to approve a major external loan plan worth over…
“Now We Know Wike Has a Boss”: Dele Momodu Applauds Tinubu for Halting Abuja Property Sealing
Dele Momodu, a senior member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for…
Benue APC Seeks Tinubu’s Help Over Insecurity
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State has reached out to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for urgent…
Anambra 2025: Federal Might Won’t Save You, APGA tells APC Candidate
President Bola Tinubu recently met with the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2025 Anambra election,…
FG Clears Over 200,000 Passport Backlogs, Settles ₦28bn Debt – Tunji-Ojo
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has said that the Federal Government has successfully processed and cleared more…
Anti-Tinubu Coalition: North Will Soon Present Candidate, Party — NPCG
A coalition of Northern political figures operating under the National Political Consultative Group (NPCG) is planning to introduce…
How Abacha Planned to Kill Me, Abiola, Yar’Adua — Obasanjo Reveals
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed how he narrowly escaped a deadly plan by former Head of State…
Tinubu Calls for End to Bullying, Reaffirms Commitment to Children’s Welfare
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to safeguarding the rights and well-being of Nigerian children, declaring…
PDP Governors, BoT Regroup as NEC Meeting Stalls
The National Caucus meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ended on Monday without reaching any major decision.…
Reps Summon FCT Minister Over 2025 Budget
The House of Representatives Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils and Ancillary Matters has directed the…
BREAKING: Tinubu Orders 14-day Grace Period for FCT Ground Rent Defaulters
President Bola Tinubu has approved a 14-day window for property owners in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) who…
2027: Peter Obi’s Intentions ‘Unclear’, Labour Party Ticket Open to All – Abure
The leadership of the Labour Party (LP) has said that Peter Obi, its presidential candidate in the 2023…
PDP in Emergency Caucus Meeting Over NEC
The caucus of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gathered urgently in Abuja on Monday as uncertainty surrounds…
‘You’re the Real Betrayer, Not Mbah or Makinde,’ PDP Group Fires Back at Wike
A group known as PDP Frontiers for Change and Progress has issued a scathing response to recent claims…
BREAKING: FCTA Seals PDP National Secretariat in Abuja
Officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have sealed off the National Headquarters of the Peoples Democratic…
JUST IN: Reps Withdraw Compulsory Voting Bill After Public Backlash
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has withdrawn a proposed bill that would have made…
House of Reps’ Members Clash on INSIDE SOURCES over Compulsory Voting Bill
Members of Nigeria’s House of Representatives clashed over the controversial Compulsory Voting Bill during a heated appearance on…
Atiku, Obi’s Coalition Meeting Turns Chaotic as Jigawa Delegates Storm Gathering in Abuja
Coalition meeting turned chaotic on Saturday when a gathering of top political figures including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi,…
PDP Shifts NEC Meeting as Saraki-Led Committee Continues Reconciliation Efforts
The Peoples Democratic Party has postponed its much-anticipated 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting originally set for May…
PDP in Turmoil as Wike, Makinde Clash Over Party Control Ahead of NEC Meeting
The growing conflict between two influential leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde…
2027: I’ll Contest Again on Labour Party Platform – Peter Obi
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has made it clear…
Ndume Hails Tinubu’s Appointment of Northerners Into Key Agencies
The senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s recent decision to appoint…
How Tinubu’s Reforms Boosted Customs Revenue to N1.3tn in Q1 2025 — Comptroller General
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, says the agency has achieved record-breaking…
FG to Sell Emefiele’s Forfeited 753 Duplexes to Low, Middle-Income Nigerians
The Federal Government has concluded plans to sell a sprawling estate linked to a former Governor of the…
EFCC Refutes Allegation of Chairman Meeting with Governors Before Defection
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has firmly denied an allegation that its chairman, Ola Olukoyede, met with…
Insecurity Crisis: Ex-NOA DG Garba Abari Advocates Use of Mercenaries on Inside Sources
Former Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Garba Abari, has called for bold and unconventional strategies—including the…
Defection to APC Won’t Shield Corrupt Governors from Trial – FG Warns
The Federal Government, on Friday, issued a statement declaring that no politician who defects to the ruling All…
Nigeria’s Aviation Sector Contributes $1.7bn to Nigeria’s GDP – FAAN
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), on Friday, revealed that the country’s aviation industry has contributed approximately…
Plateau Gov Lifts Mining Ban for 159 Licensed Operators
Barely five months after suspending all mining activities in the state, the Plateau State Government has announced the…
“Resign or Join Me in APC” – Akwa Ibom Governor tells Appointees
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has delivered a clear message to members of his administration, urging…
Show Compassion to Tackle Poverty, Revamp Social Investment Programs – Akande urges Tinubu
Veteran journalist and former presidential aide, Laolu Akande, has urged President Bola Tinubu to demonstrate greater compassion in…
El-Rufai’s Son Rejects Father’s SDP Path, Publicly Declares Support for Tinubu’s Re-election
Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has announced his full backing for President…
‘If a Senator Defects, He Loses His Seat’ – Akpabio’s Old Post Resurfaces as Senate Faces Wave of Defections
A past statement credited to Senate President Godswill Akpabio has resurfaced on social media as the Nigerian Senate…
I Have No Intention to Run for Presidency in 2027 -Yahaya Bello Says, Supports Tinubu’s Re-Election
Former governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, on Friday said he would not be running against President…
Sit-at-Home Orders Losing Ground in South-East – NSA Ribadu
Sit-at-home orders enforced by terrorist groups in Nigeria’s South-East are reportedly losing their grip, according to National Security…
PHOTOS: Atiku, Sambo Visit Aregbesola in Osun Ahead of Owa Obokun’s Coronation
Two former Vice Presidents of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar and Namadi Sambo, were in Osun State on Friday, May…
Five Million Members Have Quit Labour Party, Says Callistus Okafor Faction
The Labour Party factional chairman, Callistus Okafor, has revealed his group, which consists of “five million members”, has…
One-Party State: We Didn’t Force Anyone to Join APC – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has responded to critics who claim his government is steering Nigeria towards a one-party…
Wike to Complete 14 Road Projects in FCT
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced plans to complete 14 ongoing road…
SDP in Turmoil as Leadership Splits Over NWC Appointments Following El-Rufai’s Entry
The recent appointment of three new members into the National Working Committee, NWC, of the Social Democratic Party,…
P&ID Case: We’ve Recovered $200m Bond, $10m Award —AGF
The Federal Government has announced that it has successfully recovered a total of $210 million in connection with…
What We’re Doing to Secure Nigeria — Ribadu
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, says Nigeria’s security has improved significantly since President Bola Tinubu…
I’m Expecting More Defections to APC – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, said he was expecting more politicians to defect to the ruling All Progressives…
Labour Party Factional Leader Dumps Party, Says Obi Lacks Leadership to Govern Nigeria
The crisis rocking Labour Party took a fresh twist on Thursday when one of its factional leaders, Callistus…
Atiku, El-Rufai-Led Coalition to Decide Political Platform on May 30
Atiku, El-Rufai-led coalition will make a critical decision on May 30 regarding the future of their political alliance—whether…
Akpabio, Yahaya Bello to Testify in Court as FG Sues Senator Natasha for Defamation
The Federal Government has taken legal action against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, for allegedly…
BREAKING: Tinubu, Shettima, Akpabio Attend APC National Summit in Abuja
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, along with Vice President Kashim Shettima and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, are currently attending…
President Tinubu Inaugurates New NNPCL Board
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, officially inaugurated the newly appointed board and executive team of the Nigerian…
FULL LIST: Makinde Appoints New Leaders for Oyo Tertiary Institution Boards
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved new appointments for the leadership of governing councils and boards across…
INEC Launches Artificial Intelligence Unit to Enhance Nigeria’s Election System
The Independent National Electoral Commission has taken a significant step towards technological advancement by launching a new Artificial…
Six Million Nigerians Received Cash Transfers in Six Months – Minister
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has announced that six million Nigerians have…
22 APC Governors Back Tinubu as Sole Presidential Candidate for 2027
All 22 governors elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC) have thrown their full support behind President Bola…
Oil Theft: Nigeria Losing More Crude Oil Barrels Than Some OPEC Members Produce – Senator
Senator Ned Nwoko has stated that Nigeria’s losses from crude oil theft are greater than those suffered by…
Atiku’s 2027 Coalition Rejects Reports of Adopting ADC as Platform
Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 National Coalition has denied reports that it has chosen the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as…
Tinubu Presents N1.48trn Rivers Budget to National Assembly
President Bola Tinubu has written the National Assembly to present the 2025 budget proposal for Rivers State, seeking…
Governor Eno Endorsed for Second Term After Doubling Ward PAs’ Salary to N500,000
A total of 368 Personal Assistants (PAs) to Governor Umo Eno, each assigned to a different ward in…
Why Bola Ige Said He Didn’t Trust Northerners — Sule Lamido
Former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido has recounted a revealing moment from Nigeria’s turbulent political history, shedding light…
Pastor Sam Adeyemi Slam Nigerian Leaders for Ignoring Poor Citizens
Pastor Sam Adeyemi, Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, has spoken out strongly against the growing indifference among…
2027: ADC Emerges as Platform for Opposition Coalition
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) appears to have emerged as the new political bride in Nigeria’s opposition landscape,…
“We Are Ready to Join a New National Party” – Aregbesola Tells Supporters
Former Osun State Governor and immediate past Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has revealed plans to align with…
2027: El-Rufai Confirms Atiku, Obi Coalition, Vows Tinubu’ll be Sent Packing
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has confirmed that a meeting of the stakeholders of the proposed coalition…
Obi’s Former Aide Rejects VP Role Rumor, Calls Coalition Plan a Political Trap
The coalition of opposition politicians aiming to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections has been…
Peter Obi Denies Meeting President Tinubu in Rome Over Alleged ₦225bn Bank Debt
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has strongly rejected claims that he secretly met with…
Nigeria-Morocco $25bn Gas Pipeline Project Top Priority for Tinubu, Says Senator Jimoh Ibrahim
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, who represented Nigeria at the executive session of the African Parliament Union, said on Wednesday…
Defections: I Won’t Abandon PDP, Says Makinde
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has reaffirmed his loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting he will…
Shadow Govt: Court Adjourns DSS Case Against Pat Utomi till June 25
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned the hearing of a suit filed by the Department…
Natasha Accuses Police of Bias in Handling Petitions Against Akpabio, Yahaya Bello
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has accused the Nigeria Police Force of showing bias in its handling of several petitions…
BREAKING: Atiku, Peter Obi, El-Rufai Working Together, Adopts ADC as Coalition Party
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai…