The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disclosed that several politicians are quietly positioning themselves for its 2027 presidential ticket beyond the names of former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Labour Party candidate Peter Obi, and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. The party’s Deputy National Legal Adviser, Okechukwu Osuoha, stated this in Abuja on Sunday while speaking …
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday declined to hear a motion filed by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, seeking his transfer from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) to the National Hospital, Abuja, for urgent medical attention. Justice Musa Liman, sitting as a …
Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has announced that preachers in the state will be required to submit their sermons for approval before addressing their congregations. The governor made this known on Sunday during an interview on TVC, where he clarified certain aspects of a new law seeking to regulate preaching in the state. “I didn’t …
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to take immediate action against politicians and political parties engaging in early election campaigns or face legal action. In a letter dated September 13, 2025, SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, faulted the Commission for what it described as indifference toward …
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has appealed to Nigerians to remain patient with President Bola Tinubu’s administration, assuring that the ongoing economic reforms will soon produce positive results. Akpabio made the call on Sunday in his opening address as Chairman of the Second Plenary Meeting of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) held in Ikot …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has shortlisted 14 associations out of 171 applicants seeking registration as political parties. The announcement was contained in a statement by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun. Olumekun explained that the decision followed the Commission’s meeting on Thursday, September 11, 2025, …
The leadership battle rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has taken a dramatic turn, with rival factions laying claims to the party’s top positions and the courts now stepping in. The tussle is between former Senate President David Mark, recognised by the party and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, …
Natasha Akpoti‑Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central, is the eighth lawmaker to be suspended from the Senate since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999. She also ranks third among senators who secured legal reversal of their suspensions through court rulings. Pinnacle Daily recalls that the Federal High Court in Abuja, on July 3, ordered …
South Korea’s National Security Advisor, Wi Sung-lac, announced on Friday that the government will engage in consultations with U.S. officials to establish clearer visa regulations for South Korean workers employed by domestic firms operating in the United States. The statement comes amid heightened concern following a recent U.S. immigration raid at a South Korean-owned battery …
The National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kamaldeen Ajibade, has warned that the party risks losing the 2027 presidential election if it fails to resolve its internal crisis and present a united front. Ajibade gave the warning at the PDP National Restoration Movement National Summit held in Abuja, where party leaders gathered …
