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House of Reps Move to Make Voting Mandatory for Nigerians
The House of Representatives has taken a significant step toward making voting compulsory for all eligible Nigerian citizens.…
How Obasanjo Crushed Boko Haram Within Weeks — Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has shared fresh details on how the Nigerian government under ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo…
Oyo Govt Approves ₦4.5 Billion Relief Fund for Bodija Explosion Victims
The Oyo State Government has approved a ₦4.5 billion relief package for victims and survivors of the Bodija…
Lagos APC Receives Over 100 Petitions Challenging LG Primary
The Appeal Committee of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is currently reviewing more…
Senate Approves Five New INEC Commissioners
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointments of five individuals as Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent…
BREAKING: There Were Errors in 2025 UTME — JAMB Finally Admits (FULL TEXT)
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, has addressed recent public concerns…
Former President is Dead
Former Uruguayan President Jose “Pepe” Mujica has passed away at the age of 89, leaving behind a legacy…
BREAKING: No Evidence of Fraud in NELFUND — Education Minister
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa has declared that no fraud has been uncovered in the Nigerian Education…
Oshiomhole Dares Abati to ‘Street Fight’ Over Disrespectful Comments on Live TV
Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has publicly challenged Arise TV anchor and ex-presidential spokesperson Dr. Reuben Abati…
Tinubu Celebrates Long-Time Associate Eludoyin at 77
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to his close friend and respected businessman, Chief Dipo Eludoyin,…
FG Annulled June 12 Election to Avoid Paying Abiola N45bn – Lamido
Former National Secretary of the now-defunct Social Democratic Party and ex-Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has said the…
Lamido and I Would’ve Challenged Tinubu If We Were Govs – Amaechi
Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi stated on Tuesday that he and his political ally, Lamido, would not…
LP Crisis: I’ll Expose Them – Abure Fires Back at Obi, Others
The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has boldly fired back at the party’s 2023 presidential…
Suspension Tussle: Court to Rule on Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Case Against Senate, Akpabio June 27
Justice Binta Fatima Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed June 27, 2025, as the date…
June 12: Lamido Asks Tinubu to Pay Abiola Family N45bn Debt
Former Jigawa State Governor and ex-National Secretary of the defunct Social Democratic Party (SDP), Sule Lamido, has called…
Lagos APC Primaries: Party Members in Agege Reject Results, Stage Protest Over Imposed Candidates
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State staged a…
Why We Defected to APC — Kebbi Senators
The three senators representing Kebbi State at the National Assembly have officially announced their defection from the Peoples…
Osun Assembly Passes Vote of Confidence on Governor Adeleke
Osun State House of Assembly has officially given its full support to Governor Ademola Adeleke, passing a vote…
Reps Urge Immediate and Unconditional Release of 18 Sea Pirate Hostages in Rivers State
The House of Representatives has called on the federal government and relevant security agencies to act swiftly in…
Reps Reject Bill Proposing Rotational Presidency Among Nigeria’s Six Geopolitical Zones
The House of Representatives on Tuesday declined a proposed constitutional amendment that sought to introduce a rotational presidency…
PDP Now in ICU, Faces a 50-50 Chance of Survival – Suswam
Former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam has compared the current state of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to…
Sen Natasha Arrives Court as Judge Hears Akpabio’s Contempt Claims
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Tuesday appeared at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where the courtroom prepared for…
Borno Governor Condemns Boko Haram Attacks, Calls for Resilience and Prayers
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, in a statement issued on Tuesday, expressed strong condemnation of the latest attacks…
Tinubu Swears in INEC Commissioners, CCB Board Members Ahead of FEC Meeting
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in new commissioners for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as well…
Wike: PDP Leadership Has Failed – Fabiyi
A former Director of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council, Oladimeji Fabiyi, has criticized the party’s…
Resign If You Can’t Live Among Your People, Governor Uzodinma Tells Local Government Chairmen
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has issued a strong warning to local government chairmen and councillors in…
Fubara’s Visit to Wike a Step Toward Peace — Rivers Elders
Fubara’s recent visit to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has been described by prominent elders…
N54.9tn Budget: Nigeria, World Bank Disagree Over Funding Strategy
The World Bank has raised concerns over Nigeria’s record-breaking 2025 national budget, saying it may rely too heavily…
Former Bayelsa Military Administrator, Navy Captain Caleb Olubolade (Rtd), Dies at 70
Former Military Administrator of Bayelsa State, Navy Captain Omoniyi Caleb Olubolade (retired), has passed away at the age…
What I Told Fubara When He Came Begging – Wike
Former Governor of Rivers state and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Monday, gave…
Fubara Came Begging With Two Governors – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revealed fresh details about a recent private visit…
INEC Chairman Yakubu Says Electoral Reforms Will Be Ready Before 2027 Polls
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has said that he is still the…
Court to Hear Akpabio’s Contempt Allegation Against Senator Natasha May 13
The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the hearing of a contempt case involving Senate President Godswill…
Alausa’s Redeeming Posture in the Education Sector
By Oluwafemi Popoola Across the country, millions of Nigerians are feeling the squeeze, grappling with the punishing effects…
You Can’t Replace a Shadow Government With Another Set of Shadows – Sowore Rejects Utomi’s Shadow Cabinet Idea
Prominent Nigerian activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, has dismissed the proposal by Professor Pat Utomi…
Inside Sources Host, Akande, US-Based Prof Debate One-Party System in Nigeria
The rising dominance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the national and state levels has reignited debates…
Open Grazing: I’m Threading Cautiously, Governance Not Easy – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he is taking careful steps when…
PDP Risks Collapse, Can’t Win 2027 Election Over Selfish Interests – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has warned that internal divisions and personal ambitions could…
Viral Video: Tompolo Has Questions to Answer – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has responded to widespread public outrage following a viral video showing…
Wike, PDP Governors, Leaders Meet to Tackle Party Crisis, Defections
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has arrived at the venue of a key…
PDP Installs New BoT Members as Governors Gather to Map Party’s Future
The Peoples Democratic Party began the week with a key political event as newly appointed members of its…
I’m Not Desperate to Return as Governor – Fubara
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has made it clear that he has no strong desire to return…
Akpabio: I Was Hired To Damage Natasha’s Reputation – Journalist Confesses
In a surprising turn of events, Nigerian journalist Francess Olisa Ogbonnaya has accused Sandra Duru, a UK-based businesswoman,…
2027: I’m Not Going Back to Aso Rock, Will Campaign for Tinubu – Patience Jonathan
Former First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan has firmly stated that she has no plans of returning to Aso…
Pressure Mounts on Tinubu to Remove Defence Minister Badaru Over Security Concerns
Calls for the removal of Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar have escalated as concerns over Nigeria’s growing security…
Cross River APC Backs Tinubu, Otu for 2027 Elections
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State has officially endorsed both President Bola Tinubu and Governor…
Defectors to APC Will Regret Betraying Kwankwasiyya – Kwankwaso Warns
The national leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed strong disapproval over the recent…
I’m Happy to Be Identified With Tinubu’s Leadership – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed his satisfaction with the leadership of President…
I Won’t Contest, Accept Govt Appointment – Utomi
Renowned Political Economist and Professor, Pat Utomi, has declared that he would no longer contest for any political…
Kebbi PDP Scrambles to Stop Senators’ Planned Defection to APC
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kebbi State is racing against time in an effort…
Northern Governors in High-stakes Meeting Over Terror Attacks
Governors from Northern Nigeria are set to gather in Kaduna today, for a vital security-focused meeting. The gathering,…
LG Poll: Discontent Grows in Lagos APC Over Alleged Candidate Imposition
Crisis is brewing within the Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as discontent spreads among local…
Tucano Jets: Govt Needs to Correctly Identify Terrorists – Laolu Akande
Former presidential aide and respected public affairs commentator, Laolu Akande, has called on the Nigerian military to take…
Despite Clearing $3.4bn COVID-19 Loan, Nigeria Still Owes IMF N190bn
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirmed on Thursday that Nigeria has fully repaid the $3.4 billion COVID-19 financial…
Economic Reforms to Save, Not Punish Nigerians – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has addressed concerns over recent government policies, emphasizing that the ongoing economic reforms are designed…
No Decision Yet on LP, PDP Disagreements – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has responded to media reports regarding the ongoing dispute within the Labour…
Tinubu Congratulates New Pope Leo XIV
President Bola Tinubu has extended a heartfelt congratulatory message to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV following his election…
Senate Approves Final Two Tax Reform Bills
The Senate on Thursday concluded its review and approval of President Bola Tinubu’s four tax reform bills by…
Reps Urge FG to Build More NYSC Camps, Upgrade Existing Ones
The House of Representatives has requested that the Federal Government construct more permanent orientation camps for the National…
I Won’t Resign Over Natasha’s Sexual Harassment Claim – Akpabio Insists
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has firmly stated that he will not resign from his position following sexual…
Kano Government Places Ban on Live Political Broadcasts, Restricts Media Questions
The Kano State government has introduced a sweeping ban on live political programmes across television and radio stations…
Resolve Issues in Your Small Party Before Aspiring to be President – Akpabio tells Obi
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has advised Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, to focus…
Tinubu Bags Chieftaincy Title in Anambra State
President Bola Tinubu has been honored with the prestigious chieftaincy title of ‘Dike si mba Anambra’ by the…
Three Katsina PDP Reps Defect to APC
Three members of the House of Representatives from Katsina State, originally elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),…
Soludo is Competent, Tinubu Commends Anambra Governor
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday praised Governor Chukwuma Soludo for what he described as strong leadership and major…
Fight Against Poverty Must Begin at the Grassroots — Speaker Abbas
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has said that meaningful progress in the fight against…
Tinubu Arrives Anambra on Official Tour, to Unveil New Projects
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Anambra State on Thursday, May 8, 2025, as part of an official visit…
One-Party State Dangerous for Nigeria – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has raised concern over Nigeria’s political direction, warning that the country may face serious…
Fraud Allegation Against NELFund Has Undermined Public Trust – Sawyerr
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund), Akintunde Sawyerr, has expressed concerns over the negative…
‘Political Hallucinations’ – Presidency Dismisses Coalition Talks
The presidency has strongly denied growing reports that opposition parties are forming a new coalition aimed at challenging…
Suspension: Arrest Abure Now For Impersonation – Otti tells IGP
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has strongly reacted to reports of his suspension from the Labour Party (LP),…
Alausa Inks Landmark Deal to Deliver Power to Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria
In a decisive move to end persistent power outages in federal tertiary institutions, the Honourable Minister of Education,…
Student Loan: NELFUND CEO Warns Tertiary Institutions Over Illegal Extra Charges
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has issued a strong warning to tertiary institutions across the country, cautioning…
BREAKING: Labour Party Suspends Otti, Nwokocha, Kingibe, Others Indefinitely
The Labour Party has announced the indefinite suspension of six high-ranking members, including the sitting Governor of Abia…
JUST IN: Lagos Council Chairman Collapses at APC Meeting
The Chairman of Bariga Local Government Area in Lagos, Kolade Alabi, collapsed unexpectedly during an All Progressives Congress…
JUST IN: Labour Party Issues Ultimatum to Julius Abure Over Leadership Dispute
The crisis within the Labour Party has taken a new turn as a fresh wave of internal disagreements…
JUST IN: NNPP Senator Officially Joins APC
Senator Kawu Sumaila has officially left the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and joined the All Progressives Congress…
BREAKING: “I Was Deceived” – Atiku Isah Retracts Allegations, Apologizes to Seyi Tinubu
Comrade Atiku Isah, in a lengthy public statement on Facebook, formally apologized to Mr. Seyi Tinubu, son of…
Nigeria First Policy: Swap Your Escalade For Made-in-Nigeria Vehicle – Atiku tells Tinubu
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu to lead by example in implementing the new…
Insecurity: Nigerians Will Revolt If Government Fails to Act, Lawmakers Warn
The House of Representatives yesterday issued a strong warning to the Federal Government, stating that Nigerians may soon…
Aiyedatiwa Rejects Claims of Forcing Cocoa Farmers Off Ondo Farmland for Private Firm
The Ondo State Government has denied claims made by cocoa farmers in Odigbo Local Government Area that it…
We Don’t Want a One-Party Nigeria, We Just Want to Win — Governor Sule
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has made it clear that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is…
APC Might Take in Kwankwaso to Save His Political Future – Ganduje
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has shared that the party may…
Benue Assembly Dares NASS, Says Its Leadership Won’t Honour Invitation
Benue State House of Assembly has strongly rejected an invitation from the House of Representatives, saying the request…
I’m Not Leaving PDP, But Coalition Will Challenge APC in 2027 – Atiku Insists
Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has cleared the air about rumors…
Ganduje Welcomes Edo Assembly Speaker, Other PDP Leaders into APC
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has received a wave of new…
Ndume Backs Tinubu’s Foreign Goods Ban, Says It Will Boost Local Industry and Jobs
The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has given his support to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…
JUST IN: Tinubu Meets Delta Governor
President Bola Tinubu met with Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday,…
Senate Forms 18-Member Committee to Monitor Rivers Sole Administrator
The Senate has announced the creation of a special committee made up of 18 members to oversee the…
Delta Speaker, 21 Lawmakers Dump PDP for APC
Twenty-two members of the Delta State House of Assembly, including the current Speaker, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, have…
Poor UTME Results Show Nigeria’s Failing Education System — Peter Obi
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has voiced serious concerns about the…
Over 8,000 Terrorists, Bandits Killed Under Tinubu – Defence Minister
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has revealed that over 8,000 terrorists and bandits were killed…
EXCLUSIVE: How Tinubu is Driving NNPCL Investigations, Reforms
There are strong indications that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the driving force behind the ongoing investigations of…
2027: Peter Obi Running as VP Could Be His Greatest Political Mistake – Presidency
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, has warned Labour Party Peter Obi that agreeing to run…
Gov. Namadi Reshuffles Cabinet
Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has made changes to his cabinet, affecting three key commissioners in what officials…
Insecurity: Reps, Benue Governor Clash as National Assembly Resumes
As the National Assembly resumes activities after its extended break, a serious political confrontation has broken out between…
Defection: Peter Obi’s Media Handler, Aide in Talks With APC – Presidency
The recent surge of defections from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) seems to have…
JUST IN: Tinubu Approves Nigeria‑First Procurement Policy
President Bola Tinubu has officially approved the “Renewed Hope Nigeria First” procurement policy, a move designed to prioritize…
FCTA Pulls Down Estate Over Building Violations
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has carried out the demolition of a section of Citiscape Villa, an…
Okpebholo Signs Bill Establishing Edo State College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Technology
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Monday signed into law a bill that establishes the Edo State College…