In Osun State, Local government services will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026, following the suspension of an almost 11-month industrial action by members of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE). The strike, which began on February 17th, 2025, was a "sit-at-home" action initiated to safeguard members from violent leadership tussles. Specifically, clashes …
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said his political career would suffer serious damage if Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara secures a second term in office. Wike made the remark on Saturday while addressing stakeholders at a meeting in the Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State. Decision taken ahead …
The National Working Committee of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has dissolved the party’s executive structure in Kano State, including officials at the state, local government and ward levels. The decision was announced on Friday in a statement by the NNPP National Publicity Secretary, Oladipo Johnson, who said the action followed an emergency meeting …
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). His defection was announced on Friday by the National Chairman of the APC, Nentawe Yilwatda, in a post on social media. Yilwatda described Mutfwang’s decision to join the ruling party as a boost to the APC, saying it reflected the party’s …
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he and his political supporters possess the structure and influence to determine electoral outcomes in Rivers State. Boosting his political influence, Wike said his political base played a key role in the victory of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the state during the …
The immediate past Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Maria Edeko, has formally left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Edeko represents Esan North-East II constituency in the state legislature. She served as Deputy Speaker during the closing phase of former Governor Godwin Obaseki’s administration and …
Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu personally invited him to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Mutfwang made the revelation on Thursday, shortly after officially defecting to the APC. He said the decision was taken in the interest of …
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has stated that he was never formally a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and blamed the party for the majority of the political crises he experienced. Fubara made the remarks while speaking to journalists on Wednesday night after visiting the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretariat in …
Nigerians are demanding lawmakers' action to extend debate on contract staffing in banks to other sectors where the issue is also of critical concern. Their reactions followed a bill seeking to regulate the employment of staff by Nigerian banks, which has passed the second reading at the House of Representatives. They want any attempt by …
The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has warned that Nigeria’s democracy faces a serious threat as an increasing number of state governors defect from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Ibrahim Mualeem Zikirullahi, the organisation said the trend could entrench …
