Akpabio Offers Hope to Senators Who Lost Party Tickets
Senate President Godswill Akpabio expressed sympathy for senators who lost primaries and hinted at leadership efforts to address outcomes across party lines.
Category : Politics
INEC, SSS probe voter database access after official's post
INEC and SSS investigate unauthorised access to CVR database after Lere Olayinka posted actor Emeka Ike's voter details. No external breach found.
Ted Turner: The Man Who Gave the World Eyes That Never Close
Ted Turner revolutionized news with CNN, creating a 24-hour cycle that empowered viewers but also enabled misinformation. His legacy of democratizing information is complex and enduring.
Court Halts Inquest into Adichie's Son's Death (05.06.2026)
A Lagos High Court orders a temporary halt to the coroner's inquest into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, pending a judicial review of the inquest's legality.
Delta Gov: Omo-Agege Not Trustworthy Politician
Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has accused former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege of being untrustworthy, alleging repeated betrayals of political benefactors.
Why Election Boycotts Often Backfire: Historical Lessons
Analysis of election boycotts in Africa and beyond, showing that boycotts rarely achieve desired outcomes and often harm opposition parties.
Akwa Ibom Assembly Suspends Plenary Over Security Clash
A confrontation between security operatives and lawmakers at Akwa Ibom Government House disrupted plenary, forcing lawmakers to suspend legislative activities and return to the Speaker's Lodge.
FG Seeks Stronger Bilateral Ties with Israel
The federal government has emphasized the need to strengthen bilateral relations with Israel in agriculture, security, defence, entertainment, education, and healthcare for Nigeria's development.
Court Stops Coroner Inquest into Adichie's Son Death
Lagos High Court suspends coroner inquest into Nkanu Adichie-Esege's death, granting judicial review to Euracare Hospital over jurisdictional issues.
Three APC lawmakers defect to PRP, ADC in House realignments
Three House of Representatives members left APC for PRP and ADC, while six PDP lawmakers joined APM, signaling major political shifts ahead of 2027 elections.
Senate Forms Panel to Reimburse Local Contractors
The Senate has set up a six-member committee to liaise with the Finance Ministry to facilitate reimbursement of outstanding payments owed to local contractors for capital projects across Nigeria.
House Urges Rescue of Abducted Ekiti Worshippers
The House of Representatives has called for intensified efforts to rescue worshippers abducted in a church attack in Ekiti State, and for stronger security measures in vulnerable communities.
Nestoil, Receiver Clash After Supreme Court Nullifies Asset Freeze
Nestoil Limited has engaged in a verbal clash with receiver Abubakar Sulu-Gambari after the Supreme Court annulled an order freezing its assets over an alleged debt default.
Emeka Ike's lawyers warn data leak threatens electoral trust
Emeka Ike's legal team warns that the leak of his voter data from INEC's database raises serious concerns about privacy, electoral integrity, and public confidence in Nigeria's electoral system.
Tinubu Congratulates Jimoh Ibrahim on UN Committee Chair
President Tinubu congratulates Jimoh Ibrahim on his election as Chairman of the UN General Assembly Fifth Committee on Budget and Administration.
Bayelsa Gov Aide Resigns, Eyes NDC
Patrick Spiff, special assistant on new media to Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri, has resigned amid indications he may align with the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Omo-Agege Slams Delta Governor Over N3.15 Trillion Spending
Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege accuses Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of failing to develop the state despite receiving over N3.15 trillion in three years.
Mswati III Marks 40 Years Amid Rights Abuses
King Mswati III celebrates 40 years in power in eSwatini with grand festivities, but activists highlight human rights abuses, political repression, and economic struggles.
Disability Advocates Urge FG to Act on Summit Pledges
Disability rights advocates call on Nigeria to accelerate implementation of Global Disability Summit commitments, citing barriers in education, employment, healthcare, and information access.
Nigeria Pledges Foreign Investment at London Stock Exchange
Nigeria's Finance Minister represented President Tinubu at the London Stock Exchange, reaffirming commitment to economic reforms and attracting foreign investment.
61 Opposition Lawmakers Endorse Ikenga Ugochinyere as Minority Leader
Sixty-one opposition lawmakers in Nigeria's House of Representatives have nominated Ikenga Ugochinyere as Minority Leader, following Kingsley Chinda's defection to the APC. The nomination awaits Speaker's announcement.
Jonathan's 2027 Presidential Bid: Legal, Political Hurdles and PDP Crisis
Goodluck Jonathan's adoption as PDP presidential candidate sparks controversy over eligibility, zoning, and opposition unity ahead of Nigeria's 2027 election.
Kebbi Assembly Elects Salihu Dangoje as New Speaker
Salihu Dangoje has been elected Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, replacing the late Muhammad Usman who died in April. Dangoje was unanimously chosen and sworn in on Wednesday.
Half of Africans Doubt Court System Fairness: Report
Afrobarometer report reveals only 50% of Africans trust courts for justice, citing inequality and delays. Professor warns Nigeria's judiciary faces corruption risks.
UK Deploys Election Observers for Ekiti, Osun Polls
UK pledges observers for Ekiti and Osun governorship elections. APC chairman commits to peaceful polls, while Fayose and Oluyede clash over the Ekiti election.
Lagos 2027: Can Opposition Break APC's Grip?
With less than 10 months to Lagos 2027 governorship election, opposition parties face an uphill battle against APC's entrenched political machine. Can they offer credible alternatives?
Nestoil: Sulu-Gambari Faces Contempt, Risks Sanctions
Abubakar Sulu-Gambari, SAN, has been served contempt notices for disobeying court orders in the Nestoil and Neconde Energy case, risking severe sanctions including imprisonment.
Obi, Ezekwesili Defend Adeboye, Warn Against Ethnic Division
Peter Obi and Oby Ezekwesili defend Pastor Adeboye amid social media attacks, urging Nigerian youths to avoid ethnic and religious divisions.
FG reforms to cut procurement bottlenecks, boost local firms
The Federal Government has introduced new procurement reforms to reduce contract approval bottlenecks, enhance transparency, and prioritize indigenous businesses, the BPP announced.
NADECO Story: Abiola's Courage and the Fight for Democracy
Explore NADECO's formation, Abiola's Epetedo Declaration, and the pro-democracy struggle against Abacha's regime in Nigeria.
Page 221 of 696