Politics

Abuja, Nigeria — The National Economic Council, NEC, has postponed its meeting earlier scheduled for yesterday. NEC, which is chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, has the constitutional mandate to advise the President concerning the economic affairs of the Federation— particularly on measures necessary for the coordination of the economic planning efforts or economic programmes […]

Nigeria – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has not registered any new political party. The commission clarified a statement on its X handle on Wednesday. It described the purported report circulated by some online social media platforms on the registration of two new political parties by INEC as fake. “The attention of NEC […]

Nigeria – Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has said that the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is fueled by the ego of all members of the party, adding that Atiku is not solely responsible for the party’s crisis. Lawal, who spoke during a media parley with journalists on Wednesday in Zamfara, said the […]

Port Harcourt, Nigeria — Chief Tony Okocha, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, has insisted that Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who is currently under suspension, cannot join the party without adhering to proper procedures. Speaking during a live radio broadcast monitored in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, Okocha emphasized that no individual—regardless of […]

Abuja, Nigeria — Former Minister of Education and one-time Nigerian ambassador to Germany, Professor Tunde Adeniran, has debunked claims that the 2027 presidential race is reserved solely for recurring political figures. He encouraged Nigerian youth to take an active role in shaping the country’s political future, stressing that their participation is vital to securing their […]

Abuja — Paul Ibe, the spokesperson for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has publicly lambasted Reno Omokri, a former presidential aide, for what he described as incessant and hostile attacks on Labour Party’s presidential flagbearer in the 2023 elections, Mr. Peter Obi. In a strongly worded statement released on his verified X handle Saturday afternoon, […]

Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Senate has expressed concern over increasing expectations from constituents who now view lawmakers as providers of personal and domestic support, a trend reflective of the growing social pressures on elected officials. The observation was made by Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, during a […]

Abuja, Nigeria — Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the Federal Government and other stakeholders to deepen democratic governance and build a more inclusive, peaceful, and prosperous nation. In a statement released on the democracy day, Thursday, the chairman of the NGF and governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, […]

Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred national honours on dozens of prominent Nigerians, including pro-democracy heroes, civil rights activists, and literary figures, as part of the 2025 Democracy Day celebrations. Speaking during his State of the Nation address to a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday, Tinubu announced that the […]

Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised former President Muhammadu Buhari for officially designating June 12 as Nigeria’s Democracy Day, describing the move as a courageous correction of historical injustice and a tribute to the Nigerian people’s democratic aspirations. Addressing a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, as […]