Ex-Lawmaker Urges PDP Leaders to Resolve Crisis
A former member of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Mathew Simon Gwazah, has called on factions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to resolve their differences and unite for the stability of the party and the growth of democracy in Nigeria. Gwazah, who represented the Zangon Kataf constituency, said internal disputes within the party […]
Tanke Muslim Community Appreciates Saraki Iftar Meal
Members of the Muslim community in Tanke, Ilorin, have expressed appreciation to former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, following the distribution of Ramadan Iftar meal packages to mosques in the area as part of his ongoing annual Ramadan outreach. The distribution in Tanke forms part of the wider Iftar support programme initiated by […]
ADC Emerges as Leading Opposition, More Defections Expected
Legal practitioner Kenneth Okonkwo has described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as Nigeria’s leading opposition party, predicting that additional politicians will soon join its ranks. Okonkwo made the comments on Channels TV during a Friday morning briefing, noting that the party’s growth is not driven by access to government power or resources. “We’re not APC; […]
Three Senators Defect from PDP to APC in Senate
Fresh defections have further weakened the caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party in the Nigerian Senate, as three lawmakers joined the ruling All Progressives Congress, citing internal crises within their former party. The senators—Amos Yunana (Adamawa North), Aminu Iya Abbas (Adamawa Central), and Ikra Aliyu Bilbis (Zamfara Central)—announced their defection in letters read during Wednesday’s […]
BREAKING…..Reps Criminalise Dual Party Membership in Electoral Act
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has amended the country’s electoral law to criminalise dual membership of political parties, introducing penalties that include a ₦10 million fine and up to two years in prison for offenders. The amendment was approved during Wednesday’s plenary session as lawmakers moved to tighten rules governing party affiliation within the electoral system. […]
Obi Cubana Backs Tinubu Through City Boy Youth Initiative
Prominent businessman Obi Cubana has announced his support for President Bola Tinubu, advocating for the president’s re-election through the newly launched City Boy Movement, a youth-focused platform aimed at education, empowerment, and national development. Cubana made the declaration during a meeting with the Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, emphasizing that the movement is not […]
Peter Obi Urges Equal Opportunities for Women to Boost Development
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for greater access to education, finance, and leadership opportunities for women, saying such measures are key to societal and economic progress. Obi made the remarks on Tuesday in Banjul, The Gambia, while speaking at the REFELA National Conference, themed “Accelerating Representation, Safeguarding, and Strengthening Women’s Rights.” […]
Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation of Taiwo Oyedele as Finance Minister
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Nigerian Senate to confirm Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance. The request was contained in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during plenary on Tuesday. Tinubu said the nomination was made in accordance with Section 147(2) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended. “In […]
Akpabio Urges Senate to Focus on Nigerians’ Needs
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday urged lawmakers to prioritize legislation that addresses the needs of Nigerians as the Senate resumed plenary after a short recess. Welcoming senators back at the Nigerian Senate, Akpabio said the chamber must remain focused on providing solutions to national challenges and fulfilling its mandate of representation. “The […]
