Indigenous Ijaw and Urhobo leaders of Warri Federal Constituency accuse Itsekiri of disrespecting President Tinubu's directive on power sharing, rejecting further alterations to INEC's delineation report.
Anambra State government calls on residents to report fake pastors and traditionalists engaged in criminal activities, as part of a broader crackdown on religious and traditional fraud.
Ijaw and Urhobo leaders reluctantly accept President Tinubu's intervention on Warri electoral boundaries, reducing Ijaw wards from 14 to 11 and increasing Itsekiri wards from 4 to 9 to preserve peace.
Nigeria's House of Representatives passed a state police bill, summoned security chiefs over insecurity, ordered a train crash probe, and resolved minority leadership disputes.
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The Senate debated state police, a textile import ban, cryptocurrency regulation, judiciary expansion, and extended the 2025 budget. A fire occurred at the National Assembly.
Civil society groups in Osun State protest against Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Gotan, accusing him of partisanship ahead of the August governorship election.
NBA Anti-Corruption Committee Chairman Babafemi Badejo argues that laws and enforcement alone cannot defeat corruption; Nigeria requires a moral reawakening and ethical reorientation across society.
A video of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome supposedly prophesying about 2027 elections is actually from 2023. Premium Times fact-check reveals it was published before the 2023 election.
The House of Representatives approved a three-month extension for the 2025 capital budget, moving the deadline from June to September 2026 to complete ongoing projects.
The African Democratic Congress has chosen former Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi as its vice presidential candidate for the 2027 election, partnering with presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar.
The House of Representatives has reshuffled several standing committee chairpersons following changes in the minority caucus leadership, with new appointments announced by Speaker Tajudeen.
Eminent Nigerians warn of national distress as insecurity, electoral distrust, and judicial fragility mount. The nation must choose between denial and reform.
The African Democratic Congress has named former Rivers Governor Rotimi Amaechi as running mate to presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar for the 2027 election, describing the ticket as a unity and rescue mission.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa'ad Abubakar, calls on citizens to communicate priorities to governors, emphasizing that leaders are servants of the people. He also highlights traditional rulers' role in security advice.
Mustapha Kwankwaso, son of former Kano governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, has been selected as the running mate to NDC governorship candidate Aminu Abdulsalam for the upcoming election.
The Federation Account Allocation Committee shared N2.257 trillion among federal, state, and local governments for April 2026, comprising statutory revenue, VAT, and augmentation.
President Tinubu reaffirms federal government collaboration with traditional institutions for peace, security, and development. Minister Idris conveys message at NTRC meeting in Dutse.
Former Nigerian Army Chief Tukur Buratai, criticized for human rights abuses and insecurity during his tenure, proposes new strategies to tackle the nation's security crises.
Politicians and activists criticize the court-ordered deregistration of five political parties, warning of threats to democracy and vowing to appeal the decision.
Afam Ogene, NDC caucus leader, accuses Adams Oshiomhole of distorting facts in his criticism of Peter Obi's security record as Anambra governor, defending Obi's tenure and community policing initiatives.
A Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the deregistration of five political parties including the ADC, dealing a blow to Atiku Abubakar's 2027 presidential bid. The ADC vows to challenge the ruling.
House Speaker Abbas Tajudeen says Nigeria's worsening security requires new legislative approaches, as the House considers defence reform bills to strengthen military institutions and address emerging threats.
Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke rejects a Federal High Court ruling deregistering Accord Party, calling it an abuse of process, and vows to contest the August 15 governorship election on the party's platform.
Nigeria's main opposition parties, ADC and NDC, are grappling with internal disputes over primaries and leadership, threatening their ability to challenge the ruling APC in upcoming elections.
Ibrahim Babangida says divine forces guided Abdulsalami Abubakar's transfer from the Nigerian Air Force to the Army in 1966, which ultimately led him to become Nigeria's head of state in 1998.
Ikenga Ugochinyere criticizes a Federal High Court order deregistering five political parties, warning it could undermine Nigeria's democratic stability and limit voter choice ahead of 2027 elections.
A prosecution witness testified how Taraba local government funds were paid into his company account and disbursed on instructions from officials in the N27 billion fraud trial of ex-Governor Darius Ishaku.
Ekiti State, known as the Fountain of Knowledge, is set for a governorship election. Discover 15 essential facts about its history, economy, and notable personalities.
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji's performance receives mixed reviews from residents, with praise for infrastructure and healthcare but criticism over security, unemployment, and high cost of living.