Politics

A bill to coordinate and ensure transparency and disclosure in the management of foreign aid, grants and donations in Nigeria, on Wednesday, scaled second reading in the Senate. The Bill, sponsored by Sen. Ibrahim Dankwambo (PDP-Gombe North), is entitled: “A Bill for an Act to Provide for the Regulation, Coordination, Transparency and Disclosure of Foreign Aid, Grants and Donations in …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s claim that the 2026 Service-Wide Vote (SWV) would fund President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, Mr Felix Morka, APC National Publicity Secretary, described the allegation as mischievous. Atiku, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, had challenged Tinubu to explain the …

No fewer than 56 serving councillors in Anambra have filed a suit before the state High Court in Awka, challenging the constitutional validity of the two -year tenure of Local Government officials. The suit, marked A/261/2026, has the Attorney General of the state, state House of Assembly and the State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) as first, second and third defendants, …

Dr Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, says Nigeria urgently requires credible, free, and fair elections in 2027, more than it needs any individual leader. Amadi said this on Tuesday in Abuja during a policy dialogue convened by the Abuja School to review its draft document; “Nigeria 2027 Election Integrity, Citizen Participation, and Democratic …

Speaker of House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, has inaugurated an ad hoc committee to probe the alleged establishment of Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) without a valid legal basis. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja on Monday, Tajudeen said that the subject before the committee had generated considerable public interest. According to him, for weeks now, discussions surrounding …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate in Ogun, Sen. Solomon Adeola, has accused opposition politicians of pursuing personal interests aimed at accessing the state’s treasury rather than serving the people. This is contained in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Sunday by his Media Adviser, Kayode Odunaro. Adeola was quoted to have made the allegation while addressing the Council …

The Obidient Movement says it has intensified mobilisation of supporters for the presidential bid of Mr Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The movement expressed confidence that its presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) can provide the leadership needed to address Nigeria’s economic and governance challenges. The call was made on Sunday in …

The Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to place greater emphasis on improving the lives of others rather than celebrating personal milestones extravagantly. In a statement issued on Sunday to commemorate his birthday in Enugu, Obi reflected on his gratitude to God and a renewed commitment to the service of humanity. He …

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has dismissed speculation of a rift between him and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani. The speaker described their relationship as cordial and anchored on mutual trust and shared commitment. Abbas stated this on the sidelines of the distribution of 60,000 bags of fertiliser to farmers under the Renewed Hope Fertiliser Distribution 2026 …

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are set to introduce joint broadcast monitoring measures ahead of the 2027 general elections. The initiative would tackle unethical broadcast practices and promote responsible electoral coverage nationwide. The NBC Director-General, Charles Ebuebu, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. Ebuebu …