Politics

Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has condemned the behaviour of some youths who displayed underwears during the recent visit of First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, calling the act “disrespectful and unacceptable” This is contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, on Monday in Kano Speaking during a special prayer session held at the …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has cautioned Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State for invoking the history of “Operation Wetie” during a summit of opposition political parties in Ibadan. Mr Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary in a statement while reacting to comments made by Makinde, termed the remarks as a dangerous incitement and a threat to national security. …

Neda Imasuen, the Senator representing Edo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, on Tuesday appealed to leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the district to emulate their counterparts in Edo Central and Edo North by granting him a return ticket to the Senate. Imasuen made the appeal during a visit to party leaders in Benin City, the …

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has revised 2027 election timetable of the party, shifting its presidential primary to May 23. The adjustment was confirmed to journalists in Abuja on Thursday by Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Duro Meseko, after the party’s 186th NWC meeting. He said the presidential primary earlier fixed for May 15 has …

Aiguobasinmwin Movement Worldwide, a frontline socio-cultural group that pursues Benin (Edo South) well-being, had through a press conference, cautioned the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), against fielding Iyamu in the election, for he allegedly had backed the creation of Toru Ebe and Anioma states, respectively, to be carved out from Edo. But Edo South and the people …

The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment in the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), seeking to upturn the judgment of the Court of Appeal which nullified the conduct of the party’s national convention. The convention was held on Nov. 15 -16, 2025, at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, Oyo State. Justice Lawal Garba who led the …

Nigeria’s total public debt stock stood at N159.28 trillion (110.97 billion dollars) in December 2025, according to data from the Debt Management Office (DMO). A breakdown of the debt figures shows that total domestic debt is N84.85 trillion (59.11 billion dollars), while total external debt is N74.43 trillion (51.86 billion dollars). This makes domestic borrowing the largest component, accounting for …

The Katsina State Congress Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has disowned a purported state congress, labeling it as illegal, and unconstitutional. The committee Chairman, Atiku Abubakar-Saleh, said this in Katsina on Tuesday, while responding to questions from newsmen, regarding scheduled congresses. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some members of the party in the state, earlier …

Nigeria’s new Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, says President Bola Tinubu is determined to resolve “long-standing grievances” fueling insecurity in Nigeria and across the wider region. Ibrahim stated this after presenting his Letter of Credence to UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the UN headquarters on Monday in New York City. He said Tinubu believed his presence …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Elections. Mr Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary in a statement on Monday in Abuja, said the schedule of activities was signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Alhaji Sulaiman Argungu. He said the timetable outlined among other activities, timelines for screening, …