The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy troops to the Republic of Benin to help restore calm and stability following last weekend’s attempted military takeover. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the approval on Tuesday during plenary after the president’s letter was reviewed by the Committee of the Whole, citing Section 5, …
Yusuf Dantalle has been re-elected as the national chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) for another two-year term following an election that took place on Monday in Abuja. Dantalle, who also serves as the national chairperson of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), reclaimed the IPAC leadership unanimously after his sole contender, Kenneth Udeze of …
The controversies around early campaigns have once again gained attention after a recent video surfaced and reports circulated indicating that President Bola Tinubu allegedly presented Toyota Land Cruisers, Hilux trucks, and Hummer buses to coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors ahead of the 2027 general elections. This move unsettled opposition parties and politicians, including the …
The factional Board of Trustees (BoT) aligned with Nyesom Wike in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has announced a major internal restructuring effort aimed at reorganising troubled state chapters and preparing for fresh congresses and a national convention. Chairman of the factional BoT, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, disclosed the plan at the opening session of the …
Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has emphasised that the swift administration of justice is a critical complement to Nigeria’s military and intelligence efforts against terrorism and organised crime. Speaking at the Special Court Session marking the commencement of the 2025/2026 legal year of the Court of Appeal, Fagbemi stressed …
President Bola Tinubu has praised the Nigerian military for its swift intervention in the Benin Republic following an early-morning coup attempt that briefly disrupted the French-speaking West African country’s 35-year democratic rule. A statement issued yesterday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said Nigeria acted on two separate emergency …
The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected an application by detained Biafra agitator, Nnamdi Kanu, seeking to be moved from the Sokoto Correctional Centre to a custodial facility closer to the Federal Capital Territory. Kanu, through the Legal Aid Council, had filed an ex-parte motion asking the court to order the Federal Government or …
The Labour Party (LP) caucus in the House of Representatives has accused President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) of prioritising political manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 elections over the welfare and security of Nigerians. In a statement on Sunday, Afam Ogene, leader of the caucus, said the ruling party has shown “insensitive …
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned that it will join ongoing demonstrations by indigenous contractors and pensioners if the federal government fails to settle longstanding debts and entitlements. In a statement on Sunday, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s spokesperson, accused the federal government of showing “insensitivity” toward thousands of contractors and retirees owed billions of …
The African Union Commission (AUC) has strongly condemned the attempted military coup in the Republic of Benin on Sunday, describing it as a serious violation of the organisation’s principles. In a statement issued on December 7, the AUC Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Yousouf, said the Union rejects any form of military involvement in political processes, stressing …
