FCT Minister Disowns Advisers Appointed by Alleged Aide
Minister of State for FCT, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has disowned appointments announced by Bin Usman Rano, calling them unauthorized and unrelated to her office.
Category : Politics
Timi Frank: Release Sowore, Focus on Bandits and Terrorists
Former APC spokesman Timi Frank condemns Sowore's detention as politically motivated, urges focus on bandits and terrorists instead of silencing critics.
Trump: Nuclear Iran Worse Than Depression, Military Option on Table
President Trump says preventing a nuclear Iran outweighs the risk of global depression, warning military action remains if Tehran fails to comply.
Peter Obi Warns as Sowore Sent to Kuje Prison
Peter Obi warns against suppressing dissent after Omoyele Sowore was remanded to Kuje Prison, calling for protection of free speech and due process in Nigeria.
Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for State Police Creation
President Tinubu proposes a constitutional amendment for state police to enhance Nigeria's security framework, with Senate review underway.
UN Commission Accuses Israel of Genocide Against Children
A UN commission accuses Israel of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes for deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza and the West Bank, using precision weapons and blocking aid.
Senator Maidoki Dumps APC for ADC Over Internal Crisis
Senator Garba Maidoki defects from APC to ADC over internal crisis and alleged injustice; Deputy Senate President disputes crisis claim.
Tinubu Transmits State Police Bill to Senate
President Tinubu transmitted a constitution alteration bill to the Senate on June 23, seeking to establish state police to strengthen Nigeria's security architecture.
Soludo's Cow-Tail Remark and Politics of Lowered Expectations
Governor Soludo's 'cow-tail' metaphor urging Igbo to settle for political scraps sparks debate on ambition, leadership, and the gap between technocratic brilliance and political wisdom in Southeast Nigeria.
Rufai Oseni Tackles Bayo Onanuga Over Obi's Resignation Call
Media personality Rufai Oseni criticizes presidential aide Bayo Onanuga for calling Peter Obi's demand for Tinubu's resignation 'childish', questioning if APC was also childish when it sought Jonathan's resignation.
El-Rufai to File No-Case Submission as DSS Ends Prosecution
Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai will file a no-case submission after the DSS closed its case in his alleged wiretapping trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
ADC Defends Amaechi's Silence on Atiku VP Role for 2027
ADC addresses Rotimi Amaechi's silence on his VP candidacy for 2027, insists no internal crisis, and says formal unveiling of Atiku-Amaechi ticket will occur at the appropriate time before campaigns.
Oshiomhole: Fighting for Nigerians or Akpabio's Seat?
Senator Oshiomhole's clash with Akpabio wins praise, but analyst Temidayo Akinsuyi questions if it's principle or ambition for the Senate President seat.
Young Whistleblowers Win Prizes in Nigeria Creativity Competition
Five winners emerged from 172 entries across 31 states in the 2026 World Whistleblower Day Art and Media Competition, each receiving N500,000 and a fellowship.
Ex-CAN President: Tinubu Has Failed, Should Not Run in 2027
Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor says President Tinubu's administration has done more harm than good and urges him to abandon 2027 reelection plans, calling Nigerian elections 'fake.'
Senate Emergency Session: State Police Bill Priority
The Nigerian Senate convened an emergency plenary on June 24, 2026, prioritizing the State Police Bill to amend the constitution and allow states to establish their own police forces.
Tucker Carlson Splits from U.S. Republican Party
Longtime conservative commentator Tucker Carlson says he will no longer support the U.S. Republican Party, dismissing the political affiliation he defended for decades.
Oritsejafor: Jonathan Critics Now in Power, Tinubu Did More Harm
Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor says those who called former President Goodluck Jonathan 'clueless' are now in power, and criticizes President Tinubu's administration for worsening Nigeria's challenges.
UK Praises Peaceful Ekiti Guber Polls, Raises Concerns
The British High Commission applauds peaceful conduct in Ekiti election, congratulates Gov Oyebanji, but raises concerns about accessibility for voters with disabilities and vote trading.
US names ISIS financial facilitators in Nigeria, others
The US has named three men and six businesses linked to ISIS financial networks, including a Nigerian with money exchange firms in Lagos and Kano, as part of efforts to cut off terror funding.
Ekiti election first major test of Electoral Act - Senate Leader
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele says the Ekiti governorship election is the first major test of Nigeria's Electoral Act, and its outcome will guide post-2027 amendments.
Ekiti Decides 2026: Gov Sani Hails Election Transparent
Governor Uba Sani praises Ekiti governorship election as transparent despite vote-buying allegations. He commends INEC and security agencies.
Ekiti Election: Yiaga Africa Reports High Deployment of Materials
Yiaga Africa reports 99% deployment of voting cubicles and 98% security presence in Ekiti governorship election, with 86% displaying PWD posters.
Ekiti REC hails peaceful governorship election, commends voters
Ekiti REC Bunmi Omoseyindemi praised voters and officials for peaceful conduct during the governorship election, with special provisions for Persons with Disabilities.
June 12 justice demands release of all files
Ahmed Aminu-Ramatu Yusuf argues that President Tinubu must order security agencies to release June 12 files electronically to reveal true heroes and villains.
Ekiti Gov Oyebanji Wins Polling Unit with 326 Votes
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji won his polling unit with 326 votes in Saturday's governorship election, with 333 accredited voters out of 668 registered.
Fayemi, Arise Hail Seamless Ekiti Governorship Election
Former Ekiti Governor Kayode Fayemi praised INEC for a seamless accreditation and voting process in Saturday's governorship election, while ex-Senator Ayo Arise noted lower-than-expected turnout.
EU-SDGN Hub Lauds BVAS, Flags Vote-Buying in Ekiti Election
The EU-SDGN Election Observation Hub praised the 96% BVAS functionality in Ekiti gubernatorial election but flagged vote-buying, intimidation, and ballot irregularities across nine LGAs.
INEC Uploads 34.6% of Ekiti Gov Election Results to IReV
INEC has uploaded 846 of 2,445 polling unit results (34.6%) to its IReV portal after Ekiti governorship election, with ward-level breakdown showing partial uploads.
PDP Candidate Oluyede Wins Polling Unit in Ekiti Election
PDP candidate Wole Oluyede won his polling unit in Ekiti governorship election with 113 votes, defeating APC's 84 votes, sparking celebrations among residents.
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