PDP Condemns Chairmanship Candidate Withdrawals in Abuja Elections
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party has condemned the withdrawal of some of its chairmanship candidates ahead of the upcoming Abuja area council elections. In a statement on Friday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, described the withdrawals as “shameful” and made without the party’s consent. The PDP said […]
BREAKING….House of Reps Session Turns Rowdy Over Electoral Act Motion
Proceedings in the House of Representatives on Tuesday descended into disorder as lawmakers clashed over a motion to rescind the Electoral Act Amendment bill. Francis Waive, chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business, moved the motion seeking to reverse the December 23, 2025 passage of the bill. During plenary, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas put […]
Senate Approves N140bn For North Central Commission
The Senate on Monday approved a N140 billion budget proposal for the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) for the 2026 financial year, urging the agency to prioritise agriculture and security in its spending. Chairman of the Senate Committee on NCDC, Titus Zam, announced the approval after a closed-door budget defence session with the commission’s management. […]
Tinubu Urges Release Of South Sudan VP
President Bola Tinubu has called for the immediate and unconditional release of South Sudan’s First Vice President, Riek Machar, and other detained opposition figures, urging swift implementation of the country’s revitalised peace agreement. Tinubu’s position was delivered by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the African Union High-Level Ad Hoc Committee for South Sudan, known as […]
Former Kaduna Governor Nasiru El-Rufai Appears Before EFCC
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru El-Rufai, has responded to an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of corruption during his tenure. El-Rufai, a prominent member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), arrived at the EFCC headquarters accompanied by hundreds of supporters. The former governor had previously resisted arrest at the […]
Presidency Accuses El-Rufai Of Stoking Tension
The Presidency has accused former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai of attempting to create political tension and distract from corruption allegations in his home state. Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, made the claim in a post on his verified X account on Monday. He alleged that El-Rufai […]
Nigeria Is Ready for Real-Time Election Results — Analyst
Public affairs analyst Shehu Mahdi has said Nigeria possesses the capacity to implement real-time electronic transmission of election results, amid ongoing national debate over the issue. Mahdi made the remarks on Friday during an interview on Arise Television, where he criticised what he described as delays and inconsistencies in the Senate’s handling of the matter. […]
Shettima Represents Tinubu At 2026 AU Summit
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 2026 African Union (AU) Summit. The development was announced on Thursday in a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President. The summit, […]
Senate Names 12 Members For Electoral Act Conference Committee
The Senate has appointed a 12-member conference committee to harmonise differences with the House of Representatives on the Electoral Amendment Act, following widespread controversy over recent changes to the bill. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the committee on Tuesday during an emergency plenary session, naming Senator Simon Lalong as chairman. Other members are Senators Orji […]
Tinubu Resubmits Dakingari For Ambassadorial Confirmation
President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the name of former Kebbi State Governor, Usman Dakingari, to the Senate for confirmation as an ambassador, barely two weeks after his earlier nomination was withdrawn amid controversy. The nomination was conveyed in a letter read on the Senate floor on Tuesday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Tinubu said the […]
