Politics

Four members of the house of representatives from Kano State have defected from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The lawmakers — Sani Wakili (Minjibir/Ungogo), Muktar Zakari (Tarauni), Umar Datti (Kura/Madobi/Garun Mallam), and Abdulhakeem Ado (Wudil/Garko) — formally announced their defection during plenary on …

President Bola Tinubu has approved fresh appointments across key education agencies, including the National Examinations Council (NECO) and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) According to a statement on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, the president’s special adviser on information and strategy, the appointments are part of efforts to strengthen …

Ovie Omo-Agege has announced his intention to return to the Senate, declaring his bid for the Delta Central senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the former lawmaker said his decision to seek a third term followed “broad consultations” with family members, political leaders, …

Atiku Abubakar, former vice president has vowed that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will proceed with its national convention despite alleged attempts to frustrate the event by targeting the venue hosting it. In a statement shared via his official X account on Tuesday, Atiku accused the federal government of allegedly …

•Represents 7.4% YoY increase from Q1’25 •Analysts cite revenue gaps, fiscal indiscipline •Urge FG to cut waste, boost revenue •Rising debt crippling ability to fund infrastructure – World Bank“ At the backdrop of rising public debt pressure and concerns over the impact on the economy, the Federal Government (FG) increased …

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Ebonyi State indigenes living in Lagos State have declared their support for Governor Francis Nwifuru’s bid for a second term in office. They also endorsed two federal lawmakers: Kama Nkemkanma, who represents Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo Federal Constituency, and Anthony Okorie Ani of Ebonyi South Senatorial District. …

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Nyesom Wike has firmly denied endorsing any candidate for forthcoming political contests in Rivers State, declaring that only President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has the group’s official backing ahead of the 2027 elections. Wike made this known while addressing a joint meeting of …

Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, says a cleric who recently hosted him in Kaduna State has been arrested. In a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, Obi said he was informed that the religious leader, Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Umar, was …

The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has announced that the state government is ready to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Presco Plc for a proposed $200 million investment in palm oil production and processing in the state. Governor Otti disclosed this on Friday, March 14, while receiving …

  The APC Ethiope West Local Government Area Congress took a terrible turn today as scores were attacked by gun-wielding thugs allegedly hired by old PDP members that moved to APC. The congress was relocated from its original venue the Oghara Township Stadium to a new venue,Ovade, in the LGA …