Politics
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced Saturday, August 16, 2025, as the date for a series of by-elections to fill vacant legislative seats across 16 constituencies in 12 states of the federation. The announcement was made by INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, during a meeting with leaders of political parties at the commission’s […]
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to sign into law four transformative tax reform bills today at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, in what is being described as a historic step towards restructuring Nigeria’s revenue administration and improving the ease of doing business. According to a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, […]
The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party intensified on Wednesday as Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike clashed over the scheduled date for the party’s 100th National Executive Committee meeting and the reinstatement of Senator Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary. Makinde’s camp, which includes Governors Peter Mbah (Enugu), Douye […]
The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has declared that he will fully support President Bola Tinubu’s decisions regarding the 2027 general election, including any move to pick him as running mate. Barau made this known on Wednesday, during a press briefing in Abuja, while responding to questions about calls from political groups […]
Former Benue State governor and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Gabriel Suswam, has said that the planned opposition coalition would be the party to beat in the 2027 elections, adding that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) should be worried. Suswam, who was a guest in an interview on national Tv, on Wednesday, […]
Anniversary demonstrations in Kenya marking one year since mass anti-government protests erupted into violence on Wednesday, leaving two people dead and several injured amid clashes with security forces. Thousands of demonstrators, including families of victims from last year’s deadly rallies, gathered in Nairobi and across major towns to protest police brutality, high taxation, and poor […]
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has declared the Ikenne/Shagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency seat in Ogun State vacant. This follows the death of the former Deputy Chief Whip, Adewunmi Onanuga, who passed away on January 15, 2025, after a brief illness. Declaring the seat vacant today, the Speaker said the move was […]
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria is undergoing a “quiet but resolute” transformation under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. Speaking at the Nigeria–Brazil Business Forum in Abuja on Wednesday, Shettima highlighted ongoing institutional reforms, policy refocus, and renewed global partnerships aimed at economic revival. “Our policies go beyond reforms for reform’s sake. We’re rebuilding institutions and opening […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reinstated Senator Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary and suspended its planned National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for June 30. Announcing the decision at the party’s Abuja secretariat today, Acting National Chairman Umar Damagum said the move followed INEC’s advice and internal consultations. An expanded National Caucus meeting will […]
Senator Ali Ndume has hinted at the possibility of leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s leadership and ongoing governance issues. Speaking on Arise TV yesterday, the Borno South lawmaker confirmed attending opposition coalition meetings aimed at unseating Tinubu in 2027. While expressing hope that Tinubu could still deliver, he warned […]
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