Ondo, Nigeria — The Ondo State Government has assured Akure residents that the 7.8km Oda Road project will be ready for inauguration in June 2025. It stated that it is committed to improving infrastructural development across the 18 local government areas. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Infrastructure, Lands, and Housing, Olawoye Abiola…
Washington, D.C. — A federal judge has temporarily blocked the implementation of mass layoffs across federal agencies as directed by President Donald Trump, citing concerns over constitutional oversight. The decision was handed down by Judge Susan Illston of the U.S. District Court in California, who issued a two-week restraining order on Friday, following legal challenges…
Abuja, Nigeria — The House of Representatives has issued a one-week ultimatum to Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State and Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, alongside the leadership of their respective State Houses of Assembly, to appear before its Committee on Public Petitions. This follows the controversial suspension of several lawmakers in both states….
Nigeria — The Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has declared he never nursed the intention of stepping down from his position as leader of the national assembly. Akpabio stated this on the floor of the senate plenary on Thursday, in response to Senate majority leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, who passed a vote of confidence…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Caretaker Committee of the Labour Party (LP) under the leadership of Senator Nenadi Usman has set up a six-member Disciplinary Committee to investigate allegations of corruption and anti-party activities against the party’s erstwhile National Chairman, Julius Abure. Usman who announced the setting up of the committee at a media briefing…
Benin City, Nigeria— The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, on Tuesday led a mass defection of 17 local government chairmen and several influential members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Agbebaku described the move as a deliberate effort to align with…
Berlin, Germany — Conservative figurehead Friedrich Merz has been elected as Germany’s new chancellor following a successful second parliamentary vote on Tuesday, after falling short in the initial round—an event without precedent in post-war Germany. Merz failed to secure the required majority in his first bid, missing the mark by six votes—a rare and historic…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu convened a meeting with Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday, marking their first official engagement since the governor’s recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Oborevwori arrived at the State House around 3:45…
Port Harcourt, Nigeria — Fresh tension has erupted in Rivers State following a walkout during a public event involving the representative of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, igniting a war of words between FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The incident, which occurred during an empowerment programme in Port Harcourt, saw…
Umuahia, Nigeria — The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has advocated for renewed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, emphasizing the transformational strides of his administration. In separate meetings with the Tinubu Mandate Support Group (TMSG) and Club 17 Initiative in Umuahia, Kalu described President Tinubu as “a forward-thinking…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has formally addressed recent comments made by Pastor Tunde Bakare, describing his assertions as “unwarranted invective” capable of eroding public confidence in the nation’s democratic institutions. The response was contained in an official statement released by Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee…
Nigeria — A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bode George, has blasted former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar for his recent visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari to endear him to his coalition campaign. George said he was disappointed at Atiku’s move, stressing that the former Vice President ignored his party members to discuss…
Anambra, Nigeria — The Commissioner for Works in Anambra, Mr Ifeanyi Okoma, says the Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) Head Office on Nnewi-Owerri Road was among the buildings marked for demolition for road construction in the state. Okoma made the disclosure in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Onitsha…
Oyo, Nigeria — The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, and his Osun State counterpart, Senator Ademola Adeleke have waded into the incessant border clashes between Lagelu and Iwo local governments areas of both states. The two governors have launched peace moves ahead of the release of the report of the National Boundary Commission….
Nigeria — The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on the nation’s security and economic sectors. Ndume made this statement on Friday during an interview on ‘Politics Daily’, a programme on Channels Television, where he also criticised the President’s declaration of a…
Abuja, Nigeria — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the immediate closure of its national secretariat in Abuja to mourn the tragic death of its Director of Administration, Hon. Lateef AbdulRaif Adeniji. The closure, confirmed in an official memo dated April 10, 2025, was signed by Ubagba Abel, the Deputy Director of Administration. The…
Daura, Nigeria — Former President Muhammadu Buhari has called on governors under the All Progressives Congress (APC) to remain focused on the welfare of citizens, stressing that true leadership lies in prioritizing public interest over personal gain. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) to his Daura residence in Katsina State,…
Nigeria — The Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has said President Bola Tinubu’s ‘boys’ will attack him for describing his political appointments as lopsided. Ndume said, Tinubu’s political appointments failed to meet constitutional provisions. He highlighted that the president’s appointments violate Nigeria’s federal character principle. Speaking on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Monday, Ndume stated…
Lagos, Nigeria —Former Deputy National chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief ‘Bode George, yesterday, said the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and the handling of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, could lead to the collapse of the country’s Fourth Republic. George, who said similar occurrences…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike on Thursday dismissed social media reports that he collapsed last week, saying with God’s help, he would sign the condolence messages of those who wished him dead. He decribed the reports as the handiwork of persons trying to score cheap political points, the minister…
Benin City, Nigeria — The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, have rejected the verdict of the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, vowing to appeal the decision. In a statement on Wednesday, PDP State Chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, described the ruling as a “huge travesty of justice,”…
Edo – The Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, challenging the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a unanimous decision delivered in Abuja, the three-member tribunal, led by Wilfred Kpochi, upheld Okpebholo’s victory in…
Kogi, Nigeria — The lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday, urged Nigerians to hold Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo and his predecessor, Yahaya Bello, responsible if she and her supporters are attacked. Akpoti-Uduaghan raised the alarm in a post via her official Facebook. She said, “My dear…
Kogi, Nigeria — The Kogi State Police Command has urged Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to cancel her planned homecoming rally, citing security concerns and a state-imposed ban on political gatherings. The call comes ahead of the scheduled event on Tuesday, where constituents from Kogi Central were reportedly preparing to welcome the embattled senator. In a statement…
Ogun, Nigeria — The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Olatunbosun Tijani, has said his past criticism of political leaders, including President Bola Tinubu, was out of his desire for a better Nigeria. Tijani, who made the remark on Monday, described Tinubu as a leader with the courage to tackle the country’s multifaceted…
Calabar, Nigeria — The Cross River State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially endorsed Governor Bassey Otu and his deputy, Dr. Peter Odey, as the party’s flag bearers for the 2027 gubernatorial elections, effectively closing the door to other contenders within the party. The announcement was made by APC State Chairman, Mr….
Awka, Nigeria — The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in Anambra State has declared its support for Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s second-term ambition, backing it with a financial contribution. The students, representing various tertiary institutions, presented a cheque of N2 million, raised through individual donations ranging from N200 to N500, as a token of their…
Abuja, Nigeria— A new political movement, Team New Nigeria (TNN), has taken a major step towards official recognition ahead of the 2027 general elections by unveiling its logo and slogan. In a statement released by the party’s spokesperson, Dr. Mohammed Adah Shaibu, TNN confirmed that it had finalized key branding elements, including its acronym, motto,…
Nigeria — The Campaign for Democracy, a civil society organisation, on Thursday said the recall of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi Central) by her constituents would deepen democracy in Nigeria. The pro-democracy group also said that such action by her concerned constituents would help put lawmakers on their toes to serve them well. The group made…
Port Harcourt, Rivers — The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the declaration of a state of emergency in the state and the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the State House of Assembly as an unfortunate but necessary measure. Speaking at a press conference held at the…
NIGERIA – The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has welcomed several high-profile politicians who have defected from their previous parties to support SDP’s ambition for the 2027 elections. Among the new members are Emiyare Etete (Rivers), Elder Chris Agu (Enugu), Anthony Umeh (Anambra), Abdulkareem Mustapha (Kwara), Capt. Ahmed Kaugama (Jigawa), and Adam Idris, a former PRP…
