US Lawmaker Reacts to Pardon of Nigerian Farmer
US Rep. Riley M. Moore commends the release of Sunday Jackson, pardoned by Adamawa Governor after a decade on death row for a self-defence killing. Read the full story.
Category : Politics
Why EFCC Did Not Probe Jonathan on $2.1bn Arms Deal
Former EFCC boss Ibrahim Magu explains the legal hurdle that prevented questioning ex-President Goodluck Jonathan over the controversial arms funds. New book reveals internal PDP tensions.
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New Epstein Files Detail Trump's 8 Flights on Private Jet
Freshly released Jeffrey Epstein documents reveal Donald Trump flew on the financier's jet 8 times in the 1990s, with Ghislaine Maxwell present on four flights. Get the full details.
₦51 Million AU-EU Youth Grant Opens for Nigerians
Young Nigerians can access up to ₦51 million in grants from the AU-EU Youth Action Lab. Learn about the four grant types and how to apply for international funding.
Monarch Seeks Govt Intervention on Ise-Ekiti Roads, Infrastructure
Oba Adetunji David Ajayi of Ise-Ekiti calls for state and federal intervention to renew roads, health, and water systems. He highlights the critical need ahead of the Ojoaduse festival.
Governor Fintiri Pardons Farmer After US Outcry
Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri pardons Sunday Jackson, a farmer on death row. The move follows US advocacy over alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria. Read the full story.
Akpabio Gives Jobs to Deceased Police Aide's Sons
Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced automatic employment for the two sons of his late police aide, DSP Hussani Ibrahim, who died in a crash. The gesture has ignited mixed reactions from Nigerians online. Read the full story.
Dickson's Sad Return to Bayelsa Govt House Over Deputy's Death
Senator Henry Seriake Dickson describes his condolence visit for late Deputy Gov Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo as a deeply personal loss. Read his emotional tribute and call for unity.
APC Chairman Appoints 15 Aides, Opposition Condemns
APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda appoints 15 senior aides to boost party administration. Opposition parties LP, ADC, PDP condemn the move as wasteful amid economic hardship.
Court forfeits N5.2bn lands for Jonathan estate to FG
A Federal High Court in Abuja has permanently forfeited two high-value plots of land meant for the Goodluck Jonathan Legacy Model Housing Estate to the Federal Government. The ICPC secured the order to ensure the project benefits end-users.
Lagos to Regulate Informal Spaces Under New Plan
Lagos State Government announces decisive steps to regulate informal spaces like road setbacks and under-bridge areas. Commissioner Dr. Oluyinka Olumide outlines plan for safety and sustainable urban growth. Read more.
Makinde, Opposition Warn Wike Factor Threatens 2027 Polls
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde and opposition leaders allege a plot to undermine PDP for Tinubu, citing INEC bias and authoritarian drift as major threats to Nigeria's 2027 elections and democracy.
Natasha Celebrates Ezekwesili's Anti-Corruption Honour
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan praises Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili's International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award. Read why this honour is a global victory for integrity.
Senate Passes N58.47trn 2026 Budget, Revises 2024-25 Plans
Nigeria's National Assembly passes N58.47 trillion 2026 budget, approves revised N43.56trn and N48.31trn for 2024 and 2025, extending capital implementation to March 2026. Read the full details.
CSOs Protest, Demand Sack of Gombe Gov's Aide for Assault
Civil society groups demand the dismissal of Gov. Inuwa Yahaya's aide, Adamu Danko, after a viral video showed him assaulting a councillor. Amnesty International calls for justice.
Rivers: 2 Senators, 6 State Lawmakers Join APC
Two senators and six state lawmakers from Rivers have defected to the APC, citing PDP crises. The party's secretary predicts more defections as the South-South now has all APC governors.
APC Chairman's 15 Aide Appointments Spark Opposition Fury
APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda appoints 15 senior aides to boost party administration. Opposition parties condemn the move as wasteful patronage while Nigerians suffer economic hardship.
Bayelsa, Edo Governors Sign 2026 Appropriation Laws
Governors Douye Diri and Monday Okpebholo have signed their states' 2026 appropriation bills into law. Bayelsa's budget is N1.016 trillion, while Edo's is N939 billion. Read more on the fiscal plans.
APC Chieftain Calls on Otti to Obey Supreme Court on LG Funds
An APC chieftain in Abia urges Governor Alex Otti to fully implement the Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy. Lawyer Femi Falana clarifies presidential powers.
Court Orders Status Quo in Onisemo of Lagos Dispute
Lagos High Court stops installation of new Onisemo, ordering all parties to maintain status quo. Case adjourned to January 2026. Read the full details of the chieftaincy tussle.
$570,000 Raised for Nigerian in Saudi Death Row Case
NiDCOM details how Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu, Seyi Tinubu, and others raised $570,000 in blood money for Suleimon Olufemi, a Nigerian detained in Saudi Arabia for over 20 years. Learn the full story.
Bago signs Niger's N1.07 trillion 2026 budget
Governor Umaru Bago has enacted Niger State's N1.073 trillion 2026 budget, with over N783bn for capital projects. Nasarawa Assembly also passes N545.2bn appropriation bill. Read the details.
Aiyedatiwa's 3-Year Legacy Race: Act Now or Regret
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has three years left to secure his legacy. Experts urge decisive action on coastal development, a refinery, and deep seaport to transform the state's economy. The time to act is now.
Widows, Orphans Excluded from Nigeria's Social Safety Net
As Nigeria's economic crisis deepens, widows and orphans remain outside formal welfare coverage. The SMILE Project's outreach to 1,500 beneficiaries highlights the urgent need for a structured national safety net.
Abia's Free Christmas Buses: Otti Fulfills Transport Promise
Governor Alex Otti fulfills his pledge, releasing over 20 free buses to transport Abia indigenes from Lagos & Abuja home for Christmas 2025. Includes free urban transit and new electric buses.
Accord Party: Imumolen Remains Expelled, Welcomes Back Supporters
The Accord Party declares Prof Christopher Imumolen's expulsion final, welcomes back misled members, and insists the party is united and focused on upcoming elections.
Gombe Governor dismisses aides over councillor assault
Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has fired four aides following a probe into the physical assault of Shamaki Ward Councillor Abdulrahman Abubakar Sheriff. Read the full details of the investigation and the Governor's decisive action.
Makinde: I said no to Tinubu's APC request
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde discloses he turned down President Tinubu's direct appeal to organise the APC in Oyo State, citing loyalty to PDP. He also reveals shocking details about Wike's 2027 declaration.
PDP Rejects INEC Decision, Denies Party Faction
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted INEC's refusal to recognise its new NWC led by Kabiru Turaki. The party insists there is no faction, citing support from major stakeholders. Read the full details.
Group Warns of Plot to Arrest Atiku, Amaechi, El-Rufai
A civil society group warns of a coordinated plan to arrest leading opposition figures like Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi, alleging a strategy to weaken opposition and create a one-party state in Nigeria.
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