The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday declined to grant the request of former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, seeking to stop the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its planned national convention. Lamido, through his counsel, Jeph Njikonye (SAN), had approached the court with an ex parte motion asking for an interim order …
The member representing Gumi/Bukkuyyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, Hon. (Engr.) Suleiman Abubakar Gumi, has been stripped of his political power of representing his people in the House of Representatives. This comes after the Federal High Court in Abuja sacked him for defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). …
The Anambra State Government has clarified that Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s recent comments promising rewards to political wards where the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) wins in the November 8 governorship election were intended to tackle voter apathy, not to buy votes. Governor Soludo made the statement while addressing APGA supporters at campaign rallies, urging them …
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday charged the newly appointed service chiefs to focus on results rather than excuses, saying Nigerians are eager to celebrate peace after years of insecurity. Speaking during their decoration ceremony at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja, the President urged them to confront emerging security threats in the North-Central, North-West, and …
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has expressed confidence that he will secure a second term in the 2026 governorship election, citing his administration’s achievements and popularity across the state. Adeleke spoke with journalists in Abuja shortly after appearing before the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Screening Committee. “I’m so confident I’m going to win,” …
As 92-year-old President Paul Biya of Cameroon begins his eighth term after 43 years in power, and 83-year-old President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire, who has ruled for 14 years since 2011, retains firm control following their back-to-back election victories, global debates over Africa’s deepening sit-tight syndrome, leadership succession, and constitutional manipulation have once again …
President Bola Tinubu has approved the final phase of the 2025 Presidential Prerogative of Mercy exercise, granting pardon, clemency, and reduced sentences to 35 inmates after a rigorous review process that saw over 100 earlier nominees delisted. A statement issued in Abuja by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef …
The House of Representatives has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to borrow $2.35 billion to finance part of the 2025 budget deficit. The lawmakers also gave the green light for the issuance of a $500 million debut sovereign sukuk in the international capital market to fund key infrastructure projects and broaden Nigeria’s financing sources. The …
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede as Nigeria’s new Chief of Defence Staff, following the screening of President Bola Tinubu’s newly appointed Service Chiefs at the National Assembly complex in Abuja. The confirmation came amid heightened security concerns and fresh reports of an alleged coup plot, which have unsettled the nation’s political …
The Senate on Wednesday commenced the screening of the newly appointed Service Chiefs nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The nominees, accompanied by their families and senior military officers, arrived at the National Assembly complex early in the day. They were ushered into the Senate chamber by the Special Adviser to the President on National …
