President Bola Tinubu has been sued at the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt over the Rivers State local government elections conducted on August 30, 2025. The suit, filed on September 11, 2025, with case number FHC/PH/CS/173/2025, was instituted by lawyer Clifford Nnanta Chuku, who is asking the court to nullify the polls. Chuku is …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of exploiting divisions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by working with some of its senior members to weaken the opposition. In an interview with BBC Hausa, Atiku said the lingering crisis in the PDP persisted because certain leaders of the party …
NATIONAL BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY BOLA AHNED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE 65TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA, OCTOBER 1, 2025 Fellow Nigerians, Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since October 1, …
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and political actors to ensure a free, fair, credible and inclusive governorship election in Anambra State scheduled for November 8, 2025. The call was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary and signed by Dr Yusuf …
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the arraignment of Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, to October 27. Justice Mohammed Umar gave the ruling on Tuesday following an application by Sowore’s counsel, Marshall Abubakar, who requested time to enable his client prepare for his defence. Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action …
The Presidency has said former President Goodluck Jonathan is free to contest the 2027 general election but warned that Nigerians will not forget what it described as his “dismal record” in office. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, made the remarks in a statement on Monday in Abuja while …
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi (SAN), has warned that public trust in Nigeria’s judiciary has been eroded by perceptions of undue influence, inconsistent judgments, and prolonged delays that frustrate justice delivery. Fagbemi made the remarks at the Supreme Court of Nigeria during the special session marking the commencement …
The Federal Government has declared that Nigeria is on the right path under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the nation marks its 65th Independence anniversary. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, made the remarks on Monday at a World Press …
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has relieved Hajiya Zainab Baban-Takko of her duties as Commissioner for Women Affairs and Child Development. The governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Monday, September 29. Gidado explained that the dismissal formed part of a minor reshuffle in …
Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has signed into law a ₦75 billion supplementary budget for the 2025 fiscal year. The appropriation bill, earlier scrutinised and approved by the State House of Assembly, was signed on Monday at the Government House in Dutse. The supplementary budget allocates ₦58 billion to the state government, while ₦17.109 …
