Tinubu Names Al-Makura, Others to Key Boards
President Bola Tinubu has approved new board appointments for NADF, Bank of Agriculture, and UBEC. Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura retains his role as UBEC chairman. Read the full list of appointees.
Category : Politics
Wike Denies France Arrest Rumour as Political Distraction
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed social media reports of his arrest in France as fake and politically motivated. He addressed the claims in Abuja on December 5, 2025.
Makinde: We'll Continue to Strengthen Oyo Security
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has reiterated his administration's commitment to securing lives and property, commissioning a new Police Area Command in Moniya. Read more on the state's security strategy.
Lebanon Seeks Peace, No War with Israel - President
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun tells UN Security Council his nation seeks diplomacy, not conflict with Israel. He urges support for army's disarmament plan amid Hezbollah criticism.
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Zamfara Gov Launches 10-Year State Development Plan
Governor Dauda Lawal unveils Zamfara's first comprehensive 10-year development roadmap, focusing on six key pillars to transform the state's economy and security. Read the full plan.
CSOs Urge NASS to Finalize 2025 Constitution Review
Civil Society Organisations pressure Nigeria's National Assembly to urgently pass 44 constitutional amendments, citing national security, electoral reforms, and eroding public trust. Action is needed before year-end.
APC Bars 7 Aspirants From Osun Governorship Primaries
The APC Screening Committee has disqualified seven major aspirants, including Senator Iyiola Omisore, from the Osun 2026 governorship primary. Only two candidates were cleared. Read the full details and implications.
Edo is Business-Friendly, Says Governor Okpebholo
Governor Monday Okpebholo assures investors of a safe, secure, and enabling environment in Edo State during a meeting with the South-South business coalition. Read more.
Peter Obi Urges EU to Rethink Africa, Highlights Nigeria
Peter Obi urges the European Union to focus on Africa, stating Nigeria's development is crucial for the continent's potential. He cites poverty, leadership & opportunity.
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Oyo APC Backs Tinubu for 2027, Seeks Unity
Oyo State APC leaders close ranks, endorse President Tinubu for a second term in 2027. The party aims for a 35% vote increase, focusing on grassroots unity and reconciliation.
17 Rivers Lawmakers Defect from PDP to APC, Wike Speaks
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike reacts as 17 Rivers State lawmakers defect from PDP to APC, calling it unfortunate but constitutional. Get the full details and analysis of the political shift ahead of 2027.
Supreme Court Dismisses Osun Suit on LG Funds
The Supreme Court has struck out Osun State's suit to compel FG to release LG funds, citing lack of locus standi. Read the full details and implications of the judgment.
DR Congo Peace Deal Signed, Implementation in Doubt
A new peace deal for DR Congo was signed in Washington, but intense fighting continues in the east. Can this agreement, focused on minerals and a ceasefire, bring lasting peace?
Over 10,000 GBV Cases Recorded in Nigeria in 2025
The Federal Government disclosed 10,326 gender-based violence cases from Jan-Sep 2025. A new digital dashboard and emergency fund aim to combat the surge, especially online violence.
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Turaki-led PDP asks judge to recuse from leadership suit
The Kabiru Turaki-led PDP faction has filed a motion requesting Justice Joyce Abdulmalik to step down from a suit filed by the Nyesom Wike camp, citing apprehension of bias. The case concerns control of the party's national secretariat.
Bishops Reject Genocide Claims, Urge Unity on Security
Christian bishops in Abuja dismiss allegations of state-backed genocide against Christians, commend government security efforts, and call for national unity against insecurity.
Zulum laments N100bn security spend, contractors scared
Borno Governor Babagana Zulum reveals spending N100 billion on security in 2025, but contractors still refuse projects due to threats. Read his plan to bypass the crisis.
African Nations Unite for UK Colonial Reparations Claim
African leaders are advancing a historic joint reparation claim against Britain for colonial-era crimes. Nigeria leads the push, building on a $5 trillion demand. Read the latest.
MURIC Rejects US Pressure on Shariah Law
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has firmly rejected calls from US-linked figures for Nigeria to outlaw Shariah, warning it crosses a constitutional red line. Read the full statement.
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Wike: PDP Factionalisation Caused Lawmakers' Defection
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike justifies the defection of Rivers Assembly Speaker and 15 lawmakers to APC, citing PDP's internal crisis. He dismisses arrest rumours and vows to stay focused on his job.
France's FEF-OSC Programme Empowers Nigerian Women
The French Embassy launches a landmark gender equality initiative in Nigeria, co-created with local CSOs, achieving a 4.3 Social Return on Investment. Discover how this model project works.
Supreme Court Calls Out FG Over LG Autonomy
Nigeria's Supreme Court has called on the federal government to implement its judgment granting financial autonomy to 774 local governments. The court dismissed Osun state's suit. Full details inside.
Atiku Hosts APC Chieftain, Eyes Youth for 2027 Coalition
Atiku Abubakar meets APC's Obidike Chukwuebuka in Abuja, signaling broad coalition talks for the 2027 elections. The former VP emphasizes youth inclusion after joining ADC.
Zulum: Borno spent N100bn on security in 2025
Governor Babagana Zulum discloses Borno State spent about N100 billion on security in 2025, stalling road projects and development. Read about the impact and plans.
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Putin Insists Russia Will Take Donbas, New Talks Begin
Russian President Vladimir Putin vows to take Donbas as Ukraine prepares for new US peace talks. Get the latest on the conflict and diplomatic efforts.
Pensioners Plan N@ked Protest Over Unpaid Allowances
Federal pensioners in Nigeria plan a dramatic nationwide n@ked protest on December 8 to demand payment of N32,000 increment and N25,000 palliative arrears. Read their urgent plea.
Trump's New Strategy Shifts US Global Role
President Trump's new security strategy vows a major shift from global dominance to regional focus in Latin America, a hardline on migration, and confrontation with European allies. Read the full analysis.
Rivers Assembly Speaker, 16 Members Defect to APC
Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule and 16 other lawmakers defect from PDP to APC, citing irreconcilable party division. This major shift alters the state's political landscape. Read the full details and implications.
Key Israeli-backed Gaza militia leader killed
Yasser Abu Shabab, head of the Israeli-supported Popular Forces militia in Gaza, has been killed. His death marks a major setback for Israel's strategy to reshape the territory's political landscape post-war.
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Rivers Speaker Explains Defection from PDP to APC
Rivers Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule cites deepening internal crisis as the reason for defecting to the APC with 15 lawmakers, pledging support for President Tinubu.
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