Tinubu appoints Professor Segun Aina as new JAMB registrar
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the new registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), replacing Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose tenure is scheduled to end on July 31, 2026. The appointment, announced on Thursday, marks a significant transition in the leadership of the country’s admissions agency. […]
Rotimi Amaechi rejects vice-presidential role, says he’s in presidential race under ADC
Former minister of transportation and ex-Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has declared that he is fully committed to contesting the 2027 presidential election and has no intention of stepping down to become a running mate to any candidate. Amaechi made the clarification on Tuesday while addressing speculations within opposition circles suggesting that he could be […]
APC primaries: Fierce lobbying, crisis of consensus deepens across states ahead of 2027 elections
Tensions have escalated within the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the party begins its primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections, with widening disagreements over candidate selection triggering protests, stalled negotiations and rising fears of internal disunity across several states. The development has intensified political manoeuvring among aspirants and party leaders, particularly in states where […]
2027 Presidency: Atiku, Amaechi submit ADC nomination forms, promise national reset
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, have formally entered the race for the 2027 presidential election under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), submitting their nomination forms at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja on Thursday. Their entries mark a significant escalation in early political realignments ahead of the next […]
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 […]