Politics

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Tuesday reserved judgment in appeals challenging the Federal High Court’s decision ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five opposition political parties. The parties are the African Democratic Party (ADC)., Accord Party, Action Alliance (AA), Action Peoples Party (APP) and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). A three-member panel of justices led by …

Legislative legacy is not measured by the number of motions, bills sponsored or oversight visits but by the courage displayed in addressing controversial and nationally important issues. Former senator representing Kaduna Central, Sen. Shehu Sani, made this known on Tuesday in Abuja during the 2026 National Assembly Open Week, themed “Three Years of the 10th Assembly: Advancing Transparency, Inclusion and …

President Bola Tinubu says the life and legacy of former President Muhammadu Buhari continue to inspire Nigeria through his enduring service, integrity and patriotism. Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, spoke on Monday during a prayer session in Abuja marking the first anniversary of Buhari’s death. He described Buhari as a patriot whose character, devotion and service to Nigeria left …

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday upheld the judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising state congresses organised by committees appointed by the David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). A three-member panel of the appellate court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Okon Abang, said it found no reason to set …

In the last couple of weeks, one of the major issues that has continued to appear on the front burner of national discourse is the controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC. The unfolding PFIPC scandal, revolving around its self-acclaimed Director-General, Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, has rapidly snowballed into a major scandal for the government. It throws up …

Port Harcourt: Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has on Friday presented the 2026 appropriation bill of N1.85 trillion to the Rivers State House of Assembly. The bill, tagged ”Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development.” Fubara said that the proposed total operating revenue for 2026 was projected to increase by 24.49 per cent over the 2025 adjusted budget projections. He …

The Accord Party in Lagos State has rejected the judgment of the Lagos State High Court dismissing its suit challenging the legality of nomination forms prescribed by the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC). The Lagos State Chairman of the Accord Party, Mr Dele Oladeji, on Friday described the judgment as a betrayal of public confidence in the judiciary and …

There had been widespread speculation that the President might replace his current deputy as part of political calculations ahead of the poll. President Bola Tinubu has officially submitted the name of Senator Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. There had been widespread speculation that the President might replace his current deputy as part of political …

The Citizens Platform for Political Inclusion (CPPI) has issued pre-action notices to major political parties over exorbitant nomination and expression of interest fees. The group also petitioned the National Assembly, seeking urgent amendments to the Electoral Act to regulate nomination fees charged by political parties. CPPI said the legal and legislative actions were undertaken in partnership with the Athena Centre …

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has directed all state chapters and officials nationwide to immediately forward court processes served on the party to the national legal adviser. The party warned that neither the state chapter, officer nor representative has constitutional authority to receive court processes or engage legal practitioners without prior written approval. The directive was contained in a statement issued …