Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Ifeanyi Izeze, a key member of his media team for two decades. Izeze was also an ordained preacher and Niger Delta figure.
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed is reportedly negotiating to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress, potentially leaving PDP with only two governors nationwide.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the relocation of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau from the Aviation Ministry to report directly to the Presidency, with legal amendments to follow.
Members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria staged protests in Abuja, Lagos, Bauchi, and Kaduna, condemning the US and Israel while supporting Iran amid Middle East unrest.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio states President Bola Tinubu inherited a struggling 'foamy economy' in 2023, pledges legislative support for reforms including subsidy removal and tax changes.
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Fola Adeola, co-founder of Guaranty Trust Bank, as Chairman of the Presidential Petroleum Reform and Value Optimisation Taskforce to address fuel scarcity and optimize Nigeria's oil sector.
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has refuted claims by President Bola Tinubu's media aide that he sought his support during the 2023 election campaign, dismissing the allegation as unworthy of response.
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State responds to a Federal High Court ruling barring him from seeking a second term, calling it a distraction and denying any re-election plans.
Prophet Ekong Ituen has released a fresh prophecy stating President Bola Tinubu will win the 2027 election and warned Nigerians to pray against an attempted coup.
Nine senators from three opposition parties have formally defected to the African Democratic Congress, with Senate President Akpabio dismissing claims of APC influence and the Senate questioning one lawmaker's constitutional justification.
Twelve members of Nigeria's House of Representatives have officially defected from their political parties, with six moving from PDP to APC and six from YPP and LP to ADC, announced during plenary on March 12, 2026.
Social commentator Isaac Fayose has criticized the Nigerian government's handling of fuel prices, questioning billions spent on refineries and warning prices could reach ₦5,000 per litre if accountability isn't demanded.
Leaders and stakeholders from Nigeria's South-East have strongly endorsed the creation of ANIM State, with Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu emphasizing negotiation and nationwide consensus for the proposal.
Martine Moïse testified in a US federal court about the 2021 assassination of her husband, President Jovenel Moïse, recounting his chilling last words and the attack by armed mercenaries.
President Bola Tinubu reaffirms his unwavering commitment to democracy and rule of law, stating his philosophy as a diehard democrat will live and die with him during an inter-faith gathering in Abuja.
Three senators from Adamawa and Zamfara have defected from the PDP to the APC, citing internal party crises. This increases APC's Senate seats to 83 while PDP's drops to 19.
Former APC chieftain Timi Frank calls on US President Donald Trump to suspend intelligence sharing with Nigeria, citing government inaction on known terrorists and alleged profiteering from insecurity.
In a significant political realignment, three senators from Adamawa and Zamfara states have resigned from the opposition PDP and joined the ruling APC, announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Wednesday's plenary session.
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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
Three House of Representatives members from the Peoples Democratic Party have resigned and defected to the All Progressives Congress, citing reasons for their move during a plenary session.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde addresses the PDP's challenges after Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal's defection to APC, leaving only two PDP governors nationwide.
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.
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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.
Primate Elijah Ayodele has issued a prophetic warning about US President Donald Trump allegedly planning to remove certain African presidents, specifically cautioning Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu. The cleric also highlighted security threats to academi
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.
The Nigerian Senate has removed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the UN Commission on Women delegation, replacing her with a male senator, raising concerns about gender representation.
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.
President Bola Tinubu assures Nigerians of unwavering commitment to national peace and sovereignty, highlighting economic progress and unity support from religious leaders.
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.
President Bola Tinubu hosted the Sultan of Sokoto and other traditional and religious leaders at an interfaith Ramadan iftar in Abuja, discussing economic progress and national unity.