Ndume Slams Electricity Tariff Hike, Banding System
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South in the Nigerian Senate, has publicly criticised the recent electricity tariff hike and the banding system introduced by the Federal Government through the Minister of Power. he described the A, B, C electricity banding as discriminatory and unconstitutional, arguing that it creates unfair access to power and burdens ordinary […]
Ghislaine Maxwell To Testify Before Congress Via Video-Link
Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted accomplice of the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, is set to be questioned behind closed doors by the U.S. House Oversight Committee on Monday via video-link from prison. She is expected to invoke her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence for trafficking underage girls to Epstein, who was […]
Peter Obi Leads Protest Against Senate’s Election Results Decision
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Monday led a protest at the National Assembly in Abuja against the Senate’s rejection of electronic transmission of election results. The demonstration, dubbed “Occupy National Assembly”, brought together Nigerian youths, pro-democracy activists, civil society groups, women’s organizations, and some members of the […]
Senate Alarms Over Katsina Attacks, Urges Military Barracks
The Senate on Wednesday raised alarm over the worsening security situation in Katsina State, particularly the Funtua Zone, following fresh bandit attacks that reportedly killed at least 35 people within 24 hours across three local government areas. Lawmakers urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently fulfil his pledge to establish a military barracks in the area […]
Analysts Warn As Defections Reshape 2027 Political Landscape
As the 2027 general elections approach, Nigeria’s political scene is witnessing a surge in defections, with many politicians moving from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), raising concerns about the health of the country’s democracy. Political observers warn that the growing dominance of a single party could weaken democratic competition, noting that […]
Analysts Split As Seyi, Wike Exchange Political Blows
A major development has emerged in the ongoing internal crisis within Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as political heavyweight Seyi declared that “No vagabond can hijack PDP again,” in a statement directed at Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike. The statement reflects growing tension within the party and underscores efforts to reclaim control and restore order […]
Oshiomhole Says Electoral Fraud Undermines Democracy
Edo North Senator Adams Oshiomhole has described electoral fraud as the gravest crime in a democracy, warning that vote buying and result manipulation undermine the will of the people. He made the remarks on Monday during an interview on News Central, addressing concerns over delays in Nigeria’s electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general election. […]
Saraki Sends PDP Delegation To Support Bandit-Affected Kwara Communities
Former Senate President and two-term Kwara State Governor, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has dispatched a delegation of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders to at least 19 communities recently affected by bandit attacks in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara South Senatorial District. The delegation, led by Kwara State PDP Treasurer Reverend C. O. S. Fawenu, […]
Ezhiba Community Seeks Urgent Repair Of Key Access Road
Leaders and stakeholders of the Ezhiba community in Nasarawa State have appealed to Governor Abdullahi Sule to prioritise the construction of the Ezhiba–Akpata road, citing its poor condition as a major obstacle to transportation, agriculture, and local economic activities. The appeal was made on Monday during a courtesy visit to the Administrator of Akun Area […]
Kwara Reaffirms Support For Grassroots Governance
The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening local government administration to ensure the effective delivery of democratic dividends at the grassroots. The Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development, Hon. Abubakar Abdullahi, gave the assurance during an inspection tour of ongoing and completed projects in Patigi Local Government Area. Speaking […]
