The Senate was thrown into confusion on Wednesday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Adams Oshiomhole engaged in a heated argument over the interpretation of the chamber’s amended Standing Rules. The standoff, which lasted more than 15 minutes, began when Akpabio started reading the Votes and Proceedings from Tuesday’s sitting. Oshiomhole, who represents Edo …
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that Abdulrahman Mohammed is the legitimate National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Wike made the remark on Wednesday during a media chat in Abuja, where he addressed the party’s lingering internal crisis and criticised the rival faction led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki. The …
A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, Abdulrahman Haske, has cautioned party leaders against imposing candidates under the guise of consensus ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking during a media interaction, Haske said consensus remains a valid option in party politics but must come through dialogue, consultation, and agreement among …
Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday mocked the African Democratic Congress (ADC) declaring the party as “dead” following the defection of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe to the Labour Party. Akpabio made the remark during plenary while reading Abaribe’s defection letter, drawing laughter from fellow lawmakers. “I think ADC is dead,” he said. Abaribe Cites Internal Crisis …
Senator Victor Umeh, who represents Anambra Central, has defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). His defection was formally announced in a letter read on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday, May 5, by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Umeh said the decision followed wide consultations with his family, …
The African Union (AU) has expressed deep concern over the renewed escalation of tensions in the Middle East, warning of serious consequences for global stability and African economies. In a statement issued on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from Addis Ababa, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, cited the resumption of drone …
Political figures from Kogi East have reacted angrily to recent political steps taken by Alhaji Murtala Yakubu Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in the 2023 Kogi governorship election. Ajaka, popularly known as Muri in Kogi political circles, recently declared his intention to contest the Kogi East Senatorial District seat in the 2027 …
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Sunday flagged off the 2026 Hajj flight operations to Saudi Arabia, urging intending pilgrims to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively on Nigeria. A total of 473 pilgrims from Kogi State were airlifted from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to Saudi Arabia for the annual pilgrimage. The pilgrims …
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of social media influencer and blogger Chidiebere Justice Mark, popularly known as “Justice Crack", in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) over alleged false claims concerning the welfare of Nigerian soldiers. Mark, who resides at Plot 88, Sabo Lugbe, Abuja, was arraigned …
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has criticised the Nigeria Police Force over the arrest of three individuals linked to a social media report alleging that United Bank for Africa Chairman Tony Elumelu divorced his wife. In a post on Facebook on Monday, Sowore described the arrests as unnecessary, arguing that reporting …
