The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, on Monday led a protest to the National Assembly Complex in Abuja following the senate’s decision to reject real-time electronic transmission of election results. The protest attracted students, civil society organisations, members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and supporters of Obi under …
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned that its National Secretariat is currently under litigation and must not be forcefully accessed or occupied by any individual or group until the courts deliver a final judgement. The warning follows reports that a faction of the party loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), …
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has criticised the court judgement that nullified the party’s 2025 national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State. George expressed his displeasure while speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Friday, describing the ruling as deeply disturbing and unacceptable. He faulted the judgement delivered …
Saudi Arabia has begun allowing wealthy foreign residents to legally purchase alcohol. This marks a significant policy change in a country that has enforced a strict ban for more than 70 years. The move, introduced without a public announcement, expands access beyond diplomats. It now includes non-Muslim expatriates who meet specific income or residency criteria. …
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of an army battalion to Woro, a village in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, following a deadly attack by Boko Haram terrorists that left scores of residents dead. The directive was conveyed in a statement issued late Wednesday by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga. The attack, …
Major opposition parties in Nigeria, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), have criticised the Senate over its rejection of mandatory electronic transmission of election results. The parties reacted to the Senate’s decision on Wednesday to reject an amendment to Clause 60(3) of the Electoral …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered two additional political parties, raising the total number of registered political parties in Nigeria to 21. INEC Chairperson, Prof. Joash Amupitan, announced this on Thursday during the commission’s first regular consultative meeting with political parties for the year. He said the newly registered parties are the Democratic …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says cooperation between Nigeria and the United States in the fight against terrorism does not threaten the country’s sovereignty. The National publicity secretary of the APC, Felix Morka, said the federal government and the United States are working closely to address terrorism and end the violence that has claimed lives …
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, on Wednesday received Muhannad Halmouri, the Palestinian ambassador to Nigeria, during a courtesy visit to his office in Abuja. Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson of the ministry, said in a statement that the meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and Palestine. According to the statement, the engagement formed part …
Former chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina, collapsed outside his office on Tuesday. This was confirmed in a statement by his Media Assistant, Emmanuel Nweke. Nweke said Maina lost his balance while trying to enter the office, fell on the staircase, and hit his head before losing consciousness. He attributed …
