Military Veterans Join Elderly Support Scheme
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu announces military veterans as beneficiaries of the Elderly Support Scheme while addressing security concerns and road safety initiatives.
Category : Politics
Kefas delays APC defection after Kebbi kidnapping
Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas postpones planned APC defection following Kebbi schoolgirls abduction. Security crisis takes priority over political move as state officials defect.
PDP Crisis: Turaki Appeals to Trump for Democracy Rescue
PDP Chairman Tanimu Turaki calls on President Trump to save Nigeria's democracy following violent clashes at party headquarters. ADC condemns attack as threat to multiparty system.
Ogun Creates Women Trust Fund to Fight Poverty
Ogun State government institutionalizes Oko'wo Dapo scheme into Women Trust Fund to empower women economically. 105,000 beneficiaries targeted across four LGAs with training and resources.
Advocates Push for More Women in Nigerian Decision-Making
Gender advocates in Nigeria call for increased inclusion of young women in leadership roles to boost nation-building. Learn about the demands from the Ford Foundation event.
Mass Defection: Ondo Transport Workers Join APC
Hundreds of PDP members in Ondo, mainly transport workers, defect to the APC, pledging support for President Tinubu's re-election. Read the full story.
Senate suspends standing orders debate, cocoa bill
Nigeria's Senate pauses Standing Orders amendments after minority leader's objection and halts Cocoa Management Bill following President Tinubu's consultation request. Key legislative actions delayed for further review.
Taraba Governor Suspends APC Defection Indefinitely
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas postpones defection from PDP to APC following schoolgirls' kidnapping in Kebbi. Read about the political implications and national security concerns.
NNPP Crisis: 5 Federal Lawmakers Join APC in Kano
Kano's NNPP faces severe crisis as 5 prominent federal lawmakers defect to APC, creating grassroots vacuum and threatening party's future. Read full analysis.
PDP Crisis: Wike Faction Attempts HQ Takeover
Amid power struggle, PDP faces internal crisis as Wike's faction attempts to seize party headquarters in Abuja. Police intervention required as tensions escalate.
Bill to Reduce Senate, Governorship Age to 30 Passes Reading
Nigeria's House of Representatives advances bill to lower eligibility age for senators and governors from 35 to 30 years. Constitutional amendment could reshape youth political participation.
PDP Crisis: Bala Mohammed Says 'Enough is Enough'
Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed vows PDP Governors' Forum will not allow party dismantling after violent Abuja secretariat clash. Read the full details on the political crisis.
PDP expels Governors Makinde, Bala Mohammed, others
The PDP NEC, backed by Nyesom Wike, has expelled three governors and key leaders for anti-party activities. This marks the party's deepest crisis ahead of the 2027 elections. Read the full details.
Rowdy Session in Reps Over INEC's Powers
A heated debate erupted in the House of Representatives over INEC's legal authority to monitor political parties' internal activities. Read the full details of the legislative clash.
Ondo Residents Report Irregularities in FG Cash Transfer
Residents of Ero Community in Ondo State allege irregularities in the FG's conditional cash transfer, citing deceased individuals on beneficiary lists. Calls for transparency grow.
Military Veterans Join Tinubu's Elderly Support Plan
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu announces military veterans as beneficiaries of the Renewed Hope Initiative's Elderly Support Scheme while addressing security concerns and road safety.
Northern States Must Secure Critical Infrastructure
PEMP convener Nuhu Abdullahi urges Northern governments to bolster security for multi-billion naira infrastructure projects. Learn how cooperation can ensure regional development.
Reps Probe Abandoned Federal Government Properties
Speaker Tajudeen Abbas inaugurates committee to investigate abandoned federal assets nationwide. The 10th House vows to end era of wasting public wealth and ensure proper utilization.
ADC Condemns Attack on PDP Headquarters
African Democratic Congress condemns violent attack on PDP secretariat, warns it threatens Nigeria's democracy ahead of 2027 elections. Read full statement.
House Probes ₦1.12tn Anchor Borrowers Fund Diversion
Nigerian House of Representatives investigates alleged diversion of ₦1.12tn agricultural funds. Lawmakers demand accountability for food security programs. Read the full investigation details.
Diri's Aide Slams Critics Using Old Sentiments
Governor Diri's media aide condemns detractors using outdated narratives. Discover how Bayelsa's prosperity administration transformed governance and created equal opportunities for all citizens.
Trump calls reporter 'piggy' over Epstein files query
President Trump called a female reporter 'piggy' when questioned about Epstein files on Air Force One. Bipartisan criticism follows as House votes on file release.
Former Governor Ortom Bounced Out of PDP Meeting
Dramatic scenes at PDP headquarters as Samuel Ortom is escorted out of NEC hall amid party crisis. Watch video and read Nigerians' reactions.
Wike's 2027 Conditions to PDP Exposed by Chieftain
PDP chieftain Umar Sani reveals how Nyesom Wike demanded party not field presidential candidate in 2027 election. Get exclusive details on the political crisis.
PDP Factions Clash at Abuja Headquarters
Violence erupts at PDP national secretariat as Wike and Makinde factions clash over disciplinary actions. Tear gas fired as governors confront locked gates in dramatic showdown.
Fubara: 'No Political Party in Rivers, Only Movement'
Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara reacts to PDP crisis, declares state now operates as movement rather than political party following Wike's expulsion.
PDP Factions Clash Violently at Abuja Secretariat
Violent clashes between PDP factions led by Wike and Makinde erupted at Abuja secretariat, leaving journalists injured and equipment destroyed. Police fired teargas as chaos unfolded.
Lagos Assembly Rejects Sanwo-Olu's Nominee for LASPPA
Lagos State House of Assembly rejects Adebisi Adelabu as LASPPA GM over procedural breach, confirms two other nominees. Governor Sanwo-Olu submits ₦4.237 trillion 2026 budget request. Read details.
Sanwo-Olu Proposes ₦4.2tr 2026 Lagos Budget
Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu seeks assembly approval for ₦4.237 trillion 2026 budget. Assembly rejects LASPAA nominee, confirms others. Lekki-Ajah road works postponed.
Reps Panel Vows to End Oil Revenue Leakages
House of Representatives committee pledges to halt massive revenue losses in Nigeria's oil and non-oil export sectors, aiming to recover billions lost annually through systemic leakages.
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