Category : Presidential Affairs


Wike Upgrades Abuja Chiefs for Backing Tinubu in Polls

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has promoted traditional rulers in Abuja, elevating second-class chiefs to first-class and third-class to second-class status. This move comes as a reward for their support of President Bola Tinubu and APC candidates in the recent

Tinubu Nominates Two RMAFC Commissioners, Senate Acts

President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the names of Amina Gamawa and Abdullahi Muktar to the Senate for confirmation as RMAFC commissioners, with the Senate Committee on National Planning tasked to report back within a week.

Five Governors Yet to Join APC Amid Party's 31-State Control

As Nigeria's political landscape shifts ahead of the 2027 elections, the APC now governs 31 states, with only five governors remaining outside the ruling party's fold. This article details those governors and their current political affiliations.

Minister Reacts as Zamfara Governor Defects to APC

Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle has welcomed Governor Dauda Lawal's defection from PDP to APC, pledging collaboration on development and security in Zamfara ahead of the 2027 elections.

Senator Banigo Dumps PDP for APC, Backs Tinubu's Vision

Senator Ipalibo Banigo has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress, aiming to support President Tinubu's administration and Rivers State Governor Fubara's leadership amid internal PDP disputes.

Rapper Balendra Shah Wins Landslide to Lead Nepal

Balendra 'Balen' Shah, a 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician, is set to become Nepal's next prime minister after his Rastriya Swatantra party secured a historic majority, defeating veteran leaders and marking a generational shift in power.

Rivers Assembly Confirms 5 Nominees, Rejects 4

The Rivers State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed five commissioner nominees while rejecting four others over poor performance and controversies. The Speaker will inform Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

Peter Obi Revalidates ADC Membership, Issues 2027 Message

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has revalidated his membership with the African Democratic Congress and delivered a nationwide message urging opposition parties to unite against poor governance ahead of the 2027 elections.

FG Adds 50,000 NYSC Slots, Plans Allowance Upgrades

The Nigerian federal government has approved 50,000 additional slots for the 2026 NYSC mobilisation to address graduate backlogs. Plans include improved kits, feeding, and transport allowances in future budgets.

Bwala: Past Tinubu Criticism Was 'All Politics'

Presidential media aide Daniel Bwala breaks silence on backlash from Al Jazeera interview, stating his past negative comments about President Tinubu were purely political maneuvers from his opposition days.

Atiku's Camp Mocks Tinubu's Aide for Alleged Opportunism

The political camp of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has publicly criticized Daniel Bwala, a key media adviser to President Bola Tinubu, accusing him of opportunistic allegiance merchandising in a recent political statement.

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