Senate confirms Joseph Tegbe as power minister, promises electricity reforms
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Joseph Tegbe as Nigeria’s new Minister of Power after he successfully scaled through screening during plenary. His confirmation came after lawmakers deliberated extensively on his nomination and the state of the country’s struggling electricity sector. During the session, senators expressed concern over Nigeria’s persistent electricity challenges despite the country’s installed […]
Akpabio, Oshiomhole clash in Senate as leadership rules spark heated plenary dispute
A tense moment unfolded in the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday when Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Adams Oshiomhole engaged in a heated confrontation following a recent amendment to the chamber’s standing rules restricting eligibility for leadership positions. The disagreement erupted during plenary shortly after Akpabio began the reading of the votes and proceedings of […]
2027 elections: Peter Obi, Kwankwaso poised to exit ADC for NDC
Fresh political realignments may reshape Nigeria’s opposition landscape as former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso are set to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), amid growing internal crises within the ADC. The anticipated defection, expected to be formalised as early as Monday, follows weeks of uncertainty within […]
INEC restores David Mark as ADC chairman after Supreme Court ruling deepens party crisis
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reinstated its recognition of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by former Senate President David Mark, following a decisive ruling by the Supreme Court on the party’s lingering leadership dispute. The development marks a significant turn in a crisis that has unsettled […]
Tinubu declares insecurity, poverty national emergencies on May Day
President Bola Tinubu has declared insecurity and poverty as national emergencies, warning that both challenges pose serious threats to Nigeria’s workforce, productivity, and overall economic stability. The declaration was made on Thursday as the country joined the rest of the world to commemorate Workers’ Day, highlighting the urgency of addressing the nation’s socio-economic pressures. The […]
Court stops INEC from recognising ADC congresses organised by David Mark-led caretaker committee
A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or taking part in any state congresses conducted by committees set up by the caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The ruling effectively halts moves by the party’s interim national leadership to oversee congresses […]
Tinubu picks APC nomination form, signals 2027 re-election bid
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally taken a major step toward seeking a second term, with the collection of his expression of interest and nomination forms for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections. The development unfolded on the first day of the party’s sale of forms in Abuja, drawing […]
2027 elections: Governor Makinde under fire over ‘Operation Wetie’ remark as APC, opposition trade blame
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has come under political criticism following his reference to the historic ‘Operation Wetie’ during a recent opposition political summit in Ibadan, with leading figures in the ruling party describing the comment as inciting and irresponsible ahead of the 2027 general elections. The controversy erupted after Makinde, who hosted a gathering […]
Tinubu reshuffles cabinet, replaces Finance Minister Edun with Oyedele, removes Housing Minister Dangiwa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has carried out a minor cabinet reshuffle, replacing the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Adebayo Olawale Edun, with former Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, in a move aimed at strengthening economic coordination under the Renewed Hope Agenda. The shake-up, announced on Tuesday, also saw the […]
El-Rufai to remain in ICPC custody as court adjourns bail ruling till June
A Kaduna State High Court has ordered that former governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai remain in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) after postponing its ruling on his bail application until the first week of June. The decision was delivered on Tuesday by the presiding judge, Darius Khobo, following […]