Politics

The Founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Dr Boniface Aniebonam, has backed President Bola Tinubu’s choice of Prof. Joash Amupitan as INEC chairman. The party recently revealed that Amupitan already has his work cut out for him ahead of the Senate’s confirmation of his appointment. According to him, despite ...

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has announced that he’ll be leading a protest march on October 20 to demand the release of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Sowore recently described the planned ...

The Presidency has disputed the latest economic report by the World Bank, which estimated that 139 million citizens are living in poverty. FG recently described the figure as unrealistic, saying that it is completely detached from the country’s economic realities. In a post shared on his official X handle, President ...

The Council of State has approved the exercise of the presidential prerogative of mercy for 175 persons across several categories. The decision followed a presentation by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), on Thursday, who conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s recommendations based on the report ...

The Obidient Movement has congratulated Professor Joash Amupitan on his appointment as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The group recently listed what it expects of the new Chairman and the commission ahead of the forthcoming elections. In a statement jointly signed by the National Coordinator ...

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said that it remains strong and united despite ongoing reports of planned defections by some of its governors. The party recently revealed that its foundation is solidly rooted in the people and not in individual ambitions. Speaking during an interactive session with journalists in ...

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has blasted those who keep describing his supporters, popularly known as Obidients, as “street urchins.” He recently revealed that his politics is about identifying with ordinary Nigerians, not the privileged elite. Reacting to Kenneth Okonkwo, a former Labour Party chieftain, who recently accused ...

Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, has praised President Bola Tinubu for his life-changing reforms. He recently revealed that BAT deserves praise for getting rid of economic hurdles hindering Nigeria’s growth. Representing President Bola Tinubu at the Bauchi Investment summit in Bauchi, Shettima disclosed that the Federal Government is working ...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for an investigation into the academic and professional certificates of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all members of his cabinet. This comes following the resignation of Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, amid his forgery scandal. In a press statement titled ...

The World Bank has said that Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s administration have begun to yield positive macroeconomic results. It, however, warned that the gains are yet to deliver better living conditions for most Nigerians. In its latest Nigeria Development Update (NDU) report released on Wednesday in ...

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has blasted Senator Adams Oshiomhole for his reaction to the resolved face-off between Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN. The union recently described Oshiomhole as the Judas Iscariot of trade unionism, and ...

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has said that the party will focus on merit and accountability ahead of the 2027 elections. He recently revealed that the ADC will place integrity at the centre of its agenda as it fights to dethrone the ruling ...

The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, has resigned from his role following strong allegations of certificate forgery levelled against him. FG recently confirmed his resignation, stating that President Tinubu has accepted Nnaji’s decision. In a press statement by the president’s media aide, Bayo Onanuga, the resignation ...

Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has come out to share the reason behind his decision to step down as INEC chairman. He recently revealed that he decided to bow out to pave the way for the appointment of a new chairman. Recall that Yakubu, on Tuesday, stepped down and handed over to ...

The acting INEC chairman, Agbamuche-Mbu, has praised Prof. Mahmood Yakubu for setting the bar high during his tenure as the commission’s chairman. She recently revealed that the major contributions and achievements achieved by Yakubu must be appreciated. Recall that Yakubu stepped down and handed over to a national commissioner, Ms ...

The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has commended the synergy between the executive arm of his government and the state legislature. He recently said that the partnership has helped to aid good governance and enhance qualitative development across the state. Speaking via his deputy, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, while commissioning constituency ...

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP), representing Kogi Central, resumed plenary at the National Assembly on Tuesday. After rounding off her 6-month suspension, Natasha officially resumed her seat in the senate on Tuesday at precisely 11:42 am. The lawmaker confidently stepped into the Senate chambers, walked straight to her seat, and after ...

The Federal Government has named Katsina State among 10 states to host a new $10 billion Innovation Hub. FG recently revealed that the hub will help boost digital transformation and broadband connectivity across Nigeria. Speaking while receiving the state governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, in his office in Abuja, Minister ...

Former Vice President Atiku has blasted President Bola Tinubu for attending the burial of Nana Lydia Yilwatda, the mother of the APC National Chairman. He recently criticized BAT for attending the funeral while victims of incessant killings in the region continue to mourn their loved ones. In a press statement ...

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has rubbished reports suggesting that he accused the late President Muhammadu Buhari of having a connection with Boko Haram. He recently revealed that his comments were wrongly portrayed, and Nigerians have been reacting. In a press statement released by his media aide, Ikechukwu Eze, GEJ clarified ...