Tinubu Appoints Former INEC Chairman Attahiru Jega as Special Adviser on Livestock Reforms

President Bola Tinubu has named Professor Attahiru Jega, the former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as the Special Adviser and Coordinator for Presidential Livestock Reform. The announcement was made on Friday by Tinubu’s media aide, Bayo Onanuga, highlighting that Jega will spearhead initiatives aimed at modernizing Nigeria’s livestock sector to foster economic […]

Rivers Assembly Extends Deadline for RSIEC Chairman, Commissioners to Appear Before Lawmakers

The Rivers State House of Assembly has officially extended the deadline for the Chairman and Commissioners of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) to appear before the legislative body. The new deadline is set for March 10, 2025. This development was confirmed by Mr. Martins Wachukwu, the Special Assistant on Media Affairs to the […]

2027 Elections: Ganduje Declares PDP’s Rapid Decline as Atiku’s Supporters Flock to APC

ABUJA – The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has asserted that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is disintegrating at an alarming pace. This follows the mass defection of support groups that previously backed Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 presidential elections to the ruling APC. Ganduje made this statement […]

Why 13 Senators Declined to Endorse Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suspension Report

Emerging details indicate deep divisions within the Nigerian Senate regarding the recent suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) for six months. Controversy Over Senate Ethics Committee’s Decision Concerns have been raised about the swift actions taken by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions, chaired by Senator Neda Imaseun […]

Senate’s Suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Declared Illegal by Legal Experts

Legal experts have strongly criticized the Nigerian Senate’s six-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), calling it unconstitutional and a violation of her fundamental rights. According to prominent lawyers, the Senate’s action disregarded a valid court injunction and could set a dangerous precedent for legislative overreach in Nigeria. Court Order Ignored in Akpoti-Uduaghan’s […]

Rivers State Crisis Escalates as Militant Group Threatens Oil Production

PORT HARCOURT – Tensions have intensified in Rivers State as the Niger Delta Rescue Movement (NDRM), a militant group, issued a stern warning to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate release of the state’s allocation. Failure to comply, they warned, could result in a complete shutdown of oil production in the region. The militant group […]

APC Adopts Indirect Primary for Anambra Governorship Election

The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) has officially decided to use the indirect primary system to select its governorship candidate for the upcoming Anambra State election scheduled for November 8, 2025. APC’s Decision on Indirect Primary Speaking to journalists in Abuja after the NWC meeting on Thursday, Mr. Ajibola Basiru, the party’s […]

Bill to Curb INEC’s Control Over Political Parties Passes Second Reading

The Nigerian House of Representatives recently took a significant step towards enhancing election transparency by passing a bill for the second reading. This bill seeks to establish an Independent Authority responsible for the registration, regulation, and funding of political parties in Nigeria, effectively reducing the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) control over political parties. What […]

House of Representatives Advances Bill to Establish Independent Political Parties Authority

The Nigerian House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill proposing the creation of an Independent Authority responsible for the registration, regulation, and funding of political parties in Nigeria. The bill, co-sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Hon. Marcus Onobun (Edo State), aims to shift these responsibilities from the Independent National Electoral Commission […]

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Suspended for Six Months Amid Harassment Allegation

Overview Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been suspended for six months by the Nigerian Senate following a sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The decision was made during Thursday’s plenary session based on the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions. Suspension Details The suspension entails the withdrawal of Akpoti-Uduaghan’s […]

Trump Claims Trudeau Exploits Tariff Dispute for Political Gain

US President Donald Trump has accused Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of leveraging the ongoing Canada-US trade conflict to maintain his hold on power. This claim followed what Trump described as a “somewhat friendly” conversation between the two leaders on Wednesday. In a social media statement, Trump alleged that Trudeau was unable to specify when […]

Senate Rejects Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Petition Against Senate President Akpabio

Senate Rules Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Petition Procedurally Invalid Abuja – The Nigerian Senate has officially dismissed a petition submitted by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, in which she alleged misconduct. The Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions, chaired by Senator Neda Imasuen (LP, Edo South), declared […]

Rivers State Assembly Moves to Dismiss Commissioners and Political Appointees

Political Turmoil as Rivers Assembly Demands Removal of Commissioners The Rivers State House of Assembly, primarily composed of loyalists to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has intensified efforts to challenge Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration. In a new development, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule, has officially requested the dismissal of 19 […]