Politics
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, is set to formally defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in Enugu, the state capital. Mbah is expected to join the ruling party alongside several key political figures, including members of the National and State Assemblies, state executive appointees, and […]
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved the dissolution of its Enugu State Executive Committee and announced the composition of a seven-member caretaker committee to oversee the party’s affairs in the state. This was part of resolutions reached at the 179th meeting of the NWC held at the […]
Senate President Godswill Akpabio today cautioned against framing Nigeria’s security crisis along religious lines, insisting that terrorists and bandits target Nigerians indiscriminately, regardless of faith. Akpabio spoke during plenary in Abuja while contributing to a motion on alleged religious persecution of Christians in Nigeria, which followed a debate on reports that some foreign governments were […]
The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This was disclosed today in a statement by the Special Assistant to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, . He said that President Bola Tinubu presented Amupitan […]
Former Abia State Governor, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has declared himself the most important politician from Nigeria’s South-East region, insisting that the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, does not hold that position. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Wednesday, Kalu dismissed Obi’s political influence, claiming that his own record and experience far outweigh […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet following allegations of certificate forgery—a development that has reignited public debate over the credibility of Nigeria’s ministerial screening process. Speaking on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5FM, Ilese-Ijebu, public affairs analyst Comrade Bayo Ayanga questioned how a […]
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned three days after an investigation by PREMIUM TIMES exposed that he allegedly forged two certificates submitted during his ministerial nomination process. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga confirmed the resignation in a post on his X handle on Tuesday. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation […]
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged lawmakers to uphold accountability, discipline, and competence as the Senate resumed plenary today after a 10-week recess. Delivering his opening address, Akpabio reminded his colleagues of their core responsibility to serve the Nigerian people with integrity and focus, according to reports “To the citizens of Nigeria, we hear […]
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the case instituted by the Osun State government challenging the Attorney General of the Federation for withholding local government funds due to it. Justice Uwani Abba- Aji, who led a seven- man panel of Justices, reserved judgement, to a date that will be communicated to the parties, […]
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Tuesday, swore in three newly elected lawmakers following their victories in the August 16, 2025 bye–elections. The lawmakers were elected to fill vacant seats in the House created by the deaths of four members and the nomination of Dennis Idahosa as the deputy governorship candidate […]
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