Politics

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that Nigerians are not following politicians defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The party’s factional National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, recently had his say while briefing journalists on the interim results of the PDP’s digital membership registration. According to him, ...

Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Naanlong Daniel, has urged residents to exercise restraint and avoid reprisal attacks. This comes following the recent killings in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, and Nigerians have been reacting. Expressing deep concern over the loss of innocent lives, he called ...

Vice President Kashim Shettima is set to perform the formal flag-off of the first University Innovation Pods (UNIPOD) in Nigeria at the University of Lagos on Tuesday, April 7. UNIPOD, an initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria, aims to reconfigure ...

An Abuja High Court has vacated a bench warrant it issued on March 26 for the arrest of the factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Turaki. Justice Peter Kekemeke vacated the arrest warrant while ruling on an oral application by Turaki’s lawyer, Chris Uche SAN, following ...

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is currently at the Federal High Court in Kaduna, where his bail application is expected to be heard. Recall that the court had on Tuesday adjourned ruling on the bail application filed by the former governor till today. El-Rufai is facing a 10-count charge ...

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has vowed that the state will not succumb to the blackmail of terror. This comes following the deadly attack on the Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area, and Nigerians have been reacting. Describing the Sunday night incident as painful, Gov. Mutfwang disclosed ...

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Atiku Abubakar, has criticized the Presidency and the National Assembly over the quick approval of a fresh $6 billion external loan. He recently had his say via a press statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, and ...

The minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he has not endorsed any individual for future political contests in Rivers State. He recently had his say while addressing a joint gathering of All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders from Rivers State ...

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Sen. David Mark, has said the All Progressive Congress, APC, represents the most dangerous threat to multiparty democracy in Nigeria. He recently had his say during the reception of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso into the ADC in Kano, and Nigerians have ...

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has outlined the nation’s economic growth imperatives. He recently revealed that Nigeria needs diversification and more productivity across various sectors to progress as a nation. Commending the theme of this year’s course, “Economic Diversification and National Development: Leveraging ...

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has demanded immediate and decisive action following the recent killing of Christian worshippers in Angwan Rukuba, Jos. She recently issued a strongly worded demand to the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, and Nigerians have been reacting. Expressing disappointment over the widening gap between assurances ...

Former Kano State governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress, ADC. He recently registered as a member and received his party card on Monday at Gidan Kwankwasiyya, Miller Road, Bompai, Kano. The event drew prominent ...

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, has declared that the PDP has been taken back by loyal members. He recently blasted defectors, stressing that the Peoples Democratic Party has been reborn in a new form. According to him, he and other well-meaning members have reclaimed and ...

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has warned that it would be shameful if the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) fails to appear on the ballot in the 2027 general elections. He recently had his say while speaking to Channels Television at the party’s 2026 National Convention held at the Moshood Abiola ...

Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) with immediate effect. He recently made the announcement via a press statement, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, his NNPP exit is due to the clear need for strategic realignment amid the ...

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has shared a heartfelt tribute to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to mark his 74th birthday. Recall that BAT chose to observe the occasion quietly, citing the prevailing national mood and ongoing challenges facing the country. In a message to Nigerians, Tinubu reflected on the reforms introduced ...

The Oluwo of Iwo, Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has said that Nigerians might eventually push for a constitutional amendment that allows Bola Tinubu to remain in office beyond the constitutionally permitted two terms. He recently had his say in a congratulatory message to mark Tinubu’s 74th birthday, and Nigerians have been reacting. ...

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has absolved President Bola Tinubu of any role in the persecution he suffered during the late Buhari’s administration. He recently dismissed claims that he is currently working for the president or the ruling All Progressives Congress, and Nigerians have been reacting. Responding to a question ...

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to commence implementation of the newly approved salary structure for university lecturers. ASUU President, Christopher Piwuna, recently gave the directive on Thursday while addressing members at Sa’adu Zungur University, Yuli Campus, Bauchi State. According ...

The Federal Government has ordered civil servants based at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja to work remotely on Friday, March 27, 2026. This comes ahead of preparation for the national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Nigerians have been reacting. According to an official circular signed by Abdul ...