Politics

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has distanced itself from a list of purported candidates for elections in Imo, Abia and Anambra states. NDC recently had its say via a press statement issued by its National Secretary, Ikenna Enekweizu, and Nigerians have been reacting. Describing the list as fake and unauthorised, Ikenna ...

The Federal Government has hinted at possible measures against South African companies operating in Nigeria, including telecommunications giant MTN. This comes as outrage grows over the continued harassment and attacks on Nigerians living in South Africa. Addressing concerns over the worsening anti-migrant attacks in South Africa and the evacuation of ...

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has congratulated the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, on his 51st birthday. He recently had his say via a press statement issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi, and Nigerians ...

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has called for stronger collaboration to tackle Nigeria’s increasingly complex security challenges. He recently had his say while declaring open the 2026 Federal and States Security Administrators Meeting (FSSAM) in Jos, and Nigerians have been reacting. Stressing that enhanced intelligence sharing and coordinated responses among ...

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed an immediate scale-up of waste evacuation operations across the state. This comes following growing concerns over the accumulation of refuse in some areas, and Nigerians have been reacting. In a press statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gbenga Akosile, ...

The senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe, has said that she never saw the committee report that led to the suspension of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. She recently had her say during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to the ...

The South East chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term. Recall that three Igbo governors recently backed BAT for a second term during an APC rally held in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. Stressing that the governors were acting ...

The former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been acquitted by a London jury of six bribery charges. This comes after ‌a rare corruption trial of a high-profile former energy official, and Nigerians have been reacting. Facing charges with five counts of accepting bribes and a ​charge of conspiracy ...

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Dr George Akume, has said that digital infrastructure remains critical to driving economic growth. He recently had his say while speaking at the Digital Transformation Summit held as part of activities marking the 20th anniversary of Galaxy Backbone, with the theme, ...

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has raised concerns over increasing vandalism of power transmission infrastructure in parts of Niger State. The General Manager, Transmission, Abuja Region, Engr. Musa Shuaibu recently had his say while speaking during a community engagement visit to Lambata in Gurara Local Government Area. Admitting that ...

ADC National Chairman Senator David Mark has warned the Federal Government against political manipulation ahead of the 2027 general elections. This comes following the Court of Appeal’s decision to reverse the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress and four other parties. According to him, the Nigerian judiciary, rather than the ...

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has said that he never alleged that signatures were forged during the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. He recently had his say via a press statement, and Nigerians have been reacting. Stressing that what he actually said was completely misrepresented, Oshiomhole stated that he agrees with Senator ...

The Federal Government has said that there are no plans to introduce new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products. Senior Special Assistant, Communications and Press Secretary to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Maryann Duke, recently had her say via a press statement. Emphasizing that ...

Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that Oyo State will never be Chibok. This comes after social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) led a protest over rising insecurity and kidnappings in the state. Vowing that the pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area will be rescued safely, Makinde insisted that ...

The Federal Ministry of Education has denied reports that the Nigeria Education Management Information System was hacked. The ministry recently reacted to a report titled “Suspected Cyberattack Hits FG’s Education Data Platform,” which suggested that the education data platform may have been compromised. In a press statement issued by the ...

Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has welcomed the completion of the prisoner exchange arrangement between Nigeria and Ethiopia. He recently had his say via a press statement, and Nigerians have been reacting. Describing the development as a humanitarian step that upholds the dignity of Nigerian ...

Former Senator representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, has formally returned to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This happened barely one week after she resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Nigerians have been reacting. The daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo made the announcement at the ...

Popular politician Kenneth Okonkwo has withdrawn his support for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. This follows the emergence of former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi as the vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 election. Reacting via his X page, Okonkwo expressed disappointment over what he ...

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. He recently had his say while addressing a large crowd of supporters in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, and Nigerians have been reacting. Calling for stronger cooperation among progressive political actors, Soludo reaffirmed his ...

Founder of Evangelical Biblical Outreach Ministries International, EBOMI, Prophet Isa El-Buba, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intensify efforts to tackle insecurity across the country. He recently had his say in Jos during activities marking the Christian Association of Nigeria, and Nigerians have been reacting. Addressing the President directly, ...