Mass defections hit PDP as Enugu lawmakers, Plateau rep move to APC
The internal turmoil within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened on Thursday as all members of the Enugu State caucus in the House of Representatives, joined by a Labour Party lawmaker from Plateau State, decamped to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers, Nnolim John Nnaji (Nkanu East/Nkanu West), Anayo Onwuegbu (Aninri/Awgu/Oji River), Martins […]
Revocation of my US visa won’t deter me —Soyinka
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has disclosed that the United States government has revoked his B1/B2 visa. He described this as an “unexplained witch-hunt,” which he believes may be connected to his long-standing criticism of US President Donald Trump. At a press briefing titled ‘Unending saga: Idi Amin in whiteface!’ held at Kongi’s Harvest Gallery, […]
WAEC denies subject restriction rumours, clarifies stance on 2026 WASSCE combinations
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has refuted claims that it released a directive restricting senior secondary students to certain subjects for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adeshina, dismissed the circulating reports as baseless and […]
APGA defends Soludo’s N1m reward scheme, denies vote-buying ahead of Anambra guber poll
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has defended Anambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, following backlash over his recent announcement of a cash reward scheme for party wards ahead of the November 8 governorship election. Governor Soludo, who is also the APGA candidate in the upcoming election, had during a campaign rally in Umunze, Orumba […]
Obasanjo reveals why he rejected El-Rufai as his successor
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed why he turned down a suggestion to make former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, his successor, saying the ex-minister “needed to mature” before assuming such a high office. Obasanjo made the revelation in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, during a leadership symposium where former Minister of Aviation, […]
Tinubu swears in Amupitan as INEC chair, urges him to uphold electoral credibility
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday swore in Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), marking the formal start of his tenure as the nation’s chief electoral officer. The ceremony took place at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, shortly before the commencement of […]
ASUU suspends strike, threatens another if demands not met by FG
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called off its two-week warning strike, giving the Federal Government a one-month window to meet its pending demands or risk another round of industrial action. The suspension followed an emergency meeting of ASUU’s National Executive Council (NEC) held in Abuja between October 21 and 22. The decision, […]
#FreeNnamdiKanu protest: Police confirm arrest of Nnamdi Kanu’s brother, lawyer, and others in Abuja
Security operatives clashed with protesters in Abuja on Monday during a demonstration calling for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The protest, which began peacefully at Unity Fountain, quickly descended into chaos as police fired tear gas and made multiple arrests. Among those detained were Emmanuel […]
Tear gas, gunshots as security operatives disrupt #FreeNnamdiKanu protest in Abuja
Tension gripped Abuja on Monday as security operatives fired tear gas and shots into the air to disperse protesters demanding the release of the detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The demonstration, tagged #FreeNnamdiKanuNow, was led by rights activist Omoyele Sowore and coincided with the fifth anniversary of the #EndSARS movement. Protesters […]
PDP in turmoil as Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri quits party
The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened on Wednesday as Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, announced his resignation from the opposition party, joining a growing list of governors and lawmakers abandoning the platform ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Diri announced this during the weekly State Executive Council meeting held inside […]