Politics

Supreme Court Restores Electoral Act Rules on Party Primaries 0

Politics
06:26 AM, Sep 26

Nigeria’s Supreme Court has restored key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 covering political party membership registers and the nomination of candidates. The seven-member panel unanimously upheld an appeal by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), overturning the Court of Appeal’s earlier decision that had voided the provisions. The ruling reinstates Section 84(2), which provides […]

Tinubu’s Absence Sparks Fresh Constitutional Debate as Lawmakers Seek Shettima’s Activation 0

Politics
04:43 AM, Sep 25

ABUJA — September 25, 2026: A group of lawmakers operating under the Save Democracy Group (SDG) has asked Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to reconvene the National Assembly and clarify the constitutional position surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s extended stay outside Nigeria. The lawmakers are specifically asking the National Assembly to establish […]

Shettima Calls on Nigerians Abroad to Back Tinubu’s Economic Reforms 0

Politics
06:03 PM, Sep 24

NEW YORK — September 24, 2026 Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians living abroad, particularly those in the United States, to support the Tinubu administration’s efforts to transform Nigeria’s economy. Shettima appealed on Wednesday during an interactive meeting with members of the Nigerian diaspora at Nigeria House in New York, where he is […]

Tinubu’s UNGA Absence Renews Debate Over Nigeria’s Diplomatic Visibility 0

Politics
06:21 AM, Sep 24

NEW YORK/ABUJA — September 24, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision not to attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly in person has renewed debate over Nigeria’s diplomatic visibility and the country’s ability to use the annual gathering for high-level international engagement. Tinubu has asked Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the […]

INEC, IGP Raise Fresh Security Concerns Ahead of 2027 Elections 0

Politics
06:12 AM, Sep 24

ABUJA, Nigeria — September 24, 2026 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, have raised fresh concerns over security, funding, vote buying and political violence ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The concerns were raised at the sixth Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers in Owerri, Imo State, […]

EFCC Declares Former Pension Boss Abdulrasheed Maina Wanted Again 0

Economy, Politics
04:06 AM, Sep 24

ABUJA, Nigeria — September 24, 2026 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Abdulrasheed Abdullahi Maina, former chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, wanted over an alleged case of receiving stolen property. The EFCC issued the wanted notice on Wednesday, September 23, and appealed to members of the public with […]

South Sudan Dissolves Transitional Government Ahead of December Elections 0

Politics
12:21 PM, Sep 23

JUBA, South Sudan — September 23, 2026 South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has dissolved the country’s Transitional Government of National Unity ahead of elections scheduled for December. The announcement was made on September 22 following amendments to the country’s election law. South Sudan’s state broadcaster confirmed that the dissolution is intended to pave the way […]

Tinubu’s Extended Absence: ADC, Makinde and Sowore Demand Clarity on Power Transfer 0

Politics
06:16 AM, Sep 23

A fresh political and constitutional debate has emerged over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s continued absence from Nigeria, with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and activist Omoyele Sowore questioning why presidential powers have not publicly been transferred to Vice President Kashim Shettima. Tinubu left Nigeria on […]

Makinde Denies ₦50bn Federal Funding for Ibadan Airport, Says Oyo Paid for Project 0

Politics
03:24 AM, Sep 23

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has rejected a claim by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, that the Federal Government provided ₦50 billion to support the upgrade of the Ibadan Airport. Wike made the claim during a TVC appearance on Monday, saying President Bola Tinubu’s administration had supported Oyo State with ₦50 billion […]

Wike Reveals How G-5 Strategy Helped Peter Obi Gain Ground in 2023 0

Politics
04:32 PM, Sep 22

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has given a fresh account of how the former G-5 governors approached the 2023 presidential election, saying their strategy was partly aimed at reducing the votes that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Atiku Abubakar, could secure in the South-South. Wike made the comments during a television interview, explaining […]

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