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The Supreme Court, on Monday, struck out a suit that 11 states of the federation filed to challenge what they termed President Bola Tinubu’s unconstitutional actions in Rivers State. The states, which were controlled by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) through their respective attorneys-general, queried President Tinubu’s statutory powers to suspend a serving governor […]
The leadership of the Accord Party in Osun State has alleged that the All Progressives Congress(APC) is plotting to organise a parallel primary after the emergence of Governor Ademola Adeleke as its candidate for the 2026 Osun State Governorship election. The Nation recalled that a faction of the Accord Party kicked after the emergence of […]
The Economic Community of West African States has warned it will impose targeted sanctions on individuals or groups obstructing Guinea-Bissau’s return to civilian rule following last month’s military coup. The warning was issued on Sunday at the end of a bi-annual ECOWAS summit held in Abuja, Nigeria, where regional leaders expressed deep concern over renewed […]
The Fusengbuwa Ruling House has explained why the nomination meeting to select candidates for the vacant stool of the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland was postponed. The ruling house, which is next in line to produce the Awujale following the death of Oba Sikiru Adetona in July 2025 at the age of 91, had […]
Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has sworn in 30 commissioners, 25 elected local government council chairmen and their vice chairmen, as well as board members of key state agencies. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Hauwa Wali Multi-Purpose Hall, Government House, Minna. The Chief Judge of Niger State, Justice Halima Abdulmalik, was represented by […]
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was motivated by the need to align the state with President Bola Tinubu’s political direction and ensure a harmonious working relationship with the federal government. Fubara, who formally announced his defection earlier in the week, received his APC membership card on Friday at the Government […]
The Peoples Democratic Party in Borno State has announced it will not participate in the state’s local government elections scheduled for Saturday, December 13, citing lack of trust in the electoral body and the high cost of expression of interest and nomination forms. In a Friday statement released by the party’s state Publicity Secretary, Amos […]
A former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has been arraigned before an Abuja High Court sitting in Gwarinpa on allegations of a N2.2 billion contract fraud. Ngige was brought to court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday and charged with eight counts bordering on abuse of office and acceptance of […]
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has expressed concern over what it described as the emerging “conundrum” surrounding former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the statement on Friday while speaking on a Television Show, noting that […]
President Bola Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominees have arrived at the Senate ahead of their screening today. Some of the ambassador designates that were spotted at the National Assembly include former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode; former presidential spokesperson Reno Omokri and former Enugu state governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. Also spotted was former Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau. […]
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