APC Chieftain Warns Against Ceding Structures to Governors
Hon Yekini Nabena cautions APC's NWC that transferring party structures to governors could alienate masses and spark internal crisis before 2027 elections.
Category : Politics
Omokri Slams Obi Over Real-Time Election Results Demand
Ambassador designate Reno Omokri questions Peter Obi's call for real-time transmission of election results, citing issues with Obi's bank's real-time services.
IPAC Denies Boycott Statement for Anambra LG Polls
The Inter Party Advisory Council in Anambra State clarifies it has not issued any official statement urging political parties to boycott the August 28, 2026 local government elections.
US Republicans Seek Terrorist Label for Fulani Militias
Republican lawmakers in the US House introduce legislation calling for Fulani militias to be designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, citing religious violence in Nigeria.
Sowore: 90% of Lawmakers Would Lose in Fair Elections
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore argues that Nigerian lawmakers resist electoral reforms fearing transparent elections would cost them their seats, citing recent Electoral Act amendments.
FG Directs NAFDAC to Suspend Alcohol Ban and Factory Sealing
The Federal Government has instructed NAFDAC to halt the proposed ban on sachet alcohol and stop sealing factories, citing security risks and economic disruptions pending policy implementation.
El-Rufai Fears Arrest If He Returns to Nigeria
Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai claims he could face arrest if he steps back into Nigeria, alleging political persecution of opposition figures ahead of 2027 elections.
Amaechi: ADC Northern Candidate May Lose Southern Votes
Former Minister Rotimi Amaechi cautions African Democratic Congress about potential southern voter resistance if party selects northern presidential flagbearer for 2027 elections.
Amaechi Explains Bringing Doctor Son to Electoral Protest
Former Minister Rotimi Amaechi joined National Assembly protesters against Senate's rejection of electronic transmission of election results, bringing his medical doctor son to counter claims politicians shield families from civic action.
Atiku, Makinde Meet IBB for 2027 Election Support
Former VP Atiku Abubakar and Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde held separate meetings with ex-military leader IBB in Minna, seeking support for ADC party ahead of 2027 polls.
Fubara Makes Appointments After Meeting With Wike, Tinubu
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has appointed five new permanent secretaries following a reconciliation meeting with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and President Bola Tinubu amid ongoing political tensions.
Wike on Tinubu's Intervention in Rivers Crisis
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike confirms President Tinubu's closed-door meeting with him and Governor Fubara to address Rivers political tensions, expressing hope it's the final intervention.
Akpabio: Tinubu to Sign Electoral Bill in February 2026
Senate President Godswill Akpabio announces President Bola Tinubu is expected to sign the amended Electoral Act into law this month, following harmonization of legislative versions.
Ayodele Warns Tinubu Over US Military Presence in Nigeria
Primate Elijah Ayodele cautions President Bola Tinubu against foreign pressure as US deploys troops to Nigeria, rejecting genocide allegations against Christians.
Natasha Urges INEC-Starlink Deal for 2027 Election Results
Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan calls for mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results, urging INEC to partner with Starlink for nationwide connectivity ahead of 2027 polls.
Ex-Minister: Tinubu Could Not Purposely Hurt Me
Former Minister of Women Affairs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye speaks on her removal, defends her tenure, and reveals she spent ₦400 million personal funds on ministry projects.
Vendor Freed on Bail After Toilet Argument Over President
A Harare vendor spent nearly two months in prison after a dispute over filthy public toilets escalated into allegations of insulting Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa, with rights groups highlighting bail and prison issues.
Trump Threatens to Block US-Canada Bridge Opening
Former US President Donald Trump threatens to halt the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, escalating trade disputes with Canada over fairness and respect claims.
Tinubu Hails Minister Kyari's Election as IFAD Council Chair
President Bola Tinubu has extended congratulations to Agriculture Minister Abubakar Kyari following his unanimous election as Chairperson of IFAD's Governing Council.
Atiku, Makinde Meet IBB in Minna, Discuss Electoral Reforms
Former VP Atiku Abubakar and Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde held a closed-door meeting with ex-President Ibrahim Babangida in Minna, focusing on ADC party structures and electronic transmission of election results.
Netanyahu to Discuss Iran Military Options with Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will meet US President Trump to discuss potential military strikes against Iran amid renewed US-Iran negotiations. Israel seeks security assurances and freedom to act militarily.
Amaechi Explains Son's Presence at National Assembly Protest
Former Minister Rotimi Amaechi explains why he attended the Occupy NASS protest with his doctor son, criticizes APC's stance on electronic transmission, and compares economic conditions under Tinubu and Buhari.
Senate Approves E-Transmission with Manual Backup
The Nigerian Senate has amended the Electoral Act to allow electronic transmission of election results as the primary method, while retaining manual backup procedures for technical failures.
Tinubu to Sign Amended Electoral Bill This Month - Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio reveals President Bola Tinubu is expected to sign the amended Electoral Act into law this February, following harmonization of Senate and House versions.
US Deports 97 Nigerians for Serious Offenses
The US Department of Homeland Security has deported 97 Nigerians for crimes ranging from fraud and identity theft to violent offenses and drug charges under its 'worst-of-the-worst' program.
Tinubu Appoints Nine to NEMSA Board, Full List Released
President Bola Tinubu has appointed nine individuals to the board of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency, sparking mixed reactions from Nigerians.
US: Social Media Posts Can Cause Deportation, Visa Revocation
The US government has intensified screening of social media activity for foreign nationals, with posts linked to antisemitism, terrorism, or harmful foreign policy views risking visa revocation or deportation.
Nenadi Usman Takes Over as Labour Party National Chair
Senator Nenadi Usman has officially resumed as Labour Party national chairman in Abuja after court judgement, replacing Julius Abure's banners with her own amid party crisis.
LP Faction Reacts to Nenadi Usman's Secretariat Takeover
The Abure faction of the Labour Party has denounced Senator Nenadi Usman's takeover of the party's national secretariat in Abuja, alleging break-ins and vandalism during the incident.
Tinubu Appoints Ex-Reps Member as SHESTCO MD
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Hon. Magaji Da'u Aliyu, a two-term federal lawmaker from Jigawa State, as the new Managing Director of Sheda Science and Technology Complex (SHESTCO).
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