Politics

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has called on Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to actively monitor political party primaries, with a focus on the growing issue of delegate-buying by aspirants. Speaking at the first regular consultative meeting with CSOs on Tuesday in Abuja, Prof.…

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Mr. Sunday Dare, has called on President Bola Tinubu’s political opponents to avoid actions that could incite division and destabilize the nation. Speaking on Monday, Dare criticized the wave of negative rhetoric directed at the president, particularly during his…

Yakubu Dogara, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, has revealed that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) Nyesom Wike, was pivotal in the emergence of Bala Mohammed as Bauchi State governor in 2019. He made this known in an open letter he titled, “Gov Bala vs…

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday in Lagos, emphasised the critical role of state governors in driving Nigeria’s development and prosperity. He said their leadership at the subnational level was central to achieving food security, economic prosperity and rapid national growth. The President made the remarks during a visit by Vice…

Former Leader of the Senate, Mohammed Ali Ndume, declared on Sunday that the North is not parasitic in nature particularly when matters of economic survival are concerned. Ndume who represents Borno South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, noted that all states, zones and regions in the country need each…

Records on Private Member Bills sponsorship among serving Senators in the 10th National Assembly , obtained from Rules and Business office , indicated that the Deputy President of the Senate , Senator Barau Jibrin , tops with 21 bills within the last 18 months . One of the 21 private…

The Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils has shared a total sum of N1.411 trillion being October 2024 Federation Accounts Revenue. The revenue was shared at the November 2024 meeting of the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) held in Bauchi State, and chaired by the Accountant General of…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that the Anambra State Governorship election will be held on November 8, 2025, while preparations are in full swing for the Ondo State Governorship election, which is scheduled to take place in just 29 days. Speaking at the fourth regular consultative meeting…

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration is focused on delivering tangible results and making a positive difference in the nation’s infrastructure, food and energy security, education and long-term economic stability. At a meeting with the Forum of Former Presiding Officers of the National Assembly, led by former…

Some residents of Benin City, Edo, have expressed worry over the heavy presence of security personnel particularly in the state capital, ahead of the Saturday governorship election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who went round town on Friday to feel the pulse among Benin residents reports that most…