The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says several governors who once criticised him for his political decisions have now joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Wike made the remark on Tuesday during the flag-off of a major road construction project in Abuja. He said recent defections from the Peoples Democratic […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, describing them as transformative policies that have repositioned Nigeria for sustainable growth and global recognition. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the ruling party said the endorsements from the World Bank and International Monetary Fund […]
The Senate is set to screen Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), for confirmation as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday, October 16, 2025. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had earlier transmitted a letter to the Senate seeking Amupitan’s confirmation in line with constitutional provisions […]
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said he can transform Nigeria’s governance and economic direction within a single four-year term if elected president in 2027. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Obi stated that four years was sufficient to achieve meaningful progress if leadership […]
The Nigeria Police Force has voiced concern over a significant lack of coordination and mutual understanding between its officers and legal practitioners when it comes to enforcing court orders concerning criminal suspects. This issue was raised by the Head of the Legal Department of Zone 1 Headquarters in Kano, Barrister CSP Nura Sa’idu, during […]
The Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, has issued a strong caution to the National Assembly against enacting the proposed Central Gaming Bill, labeling it as unconstitutional and a direct violation of a subsisting Supreme Court judgment. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, the Attorney General described the bill—which […]
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has predicted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will control 30 states across Nigeria by 2026. This projection is based on the number of opposition governors who, according to the Minister, have indicated an interest in defecting to the ruling party. Idris made the […]
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has presented cheques totaling 40,360,075.66 to the families and next of kin of 45 deceased police officers in Osun State. The presentation ceremony was held on Wednesday at the Osun State Police Command Headquarters in Osogbo. The cheques were presented on behalf of the IGP by […]
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has dismissed the growing concern over Nigeria potentially becoming a one-party state, asserting that a political party cannot simply “capture” a region through the defection of its leaders. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, Obi was reacting to the recent defection of Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah and […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja has again rejected a request by the Department of State Services (DSS) to tender unlisted exhibits in the ongoing trial of former National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Sambo Dasuki, for unlawful possession of arms. Justice Peter Odo Lifu, delivering his ruling on Wednesday, refused to admit bunches of […]
