Politics

Former Akwa Ibom State Governor and respected elder statesman, Obong Victor Attah, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu that Nigeria may suffer greater instability unless he champions the creation of a new people-oriented constitution before leaving office. Speaking ahead of the National Political Summit scheduled for July 15 to 17 in Abuja, Attah argued that the current 1999 Constitution lacks the federal character required for a diverse country like Nigeria, describing

The Ojora of Ijora and Iganmu Kingdom in Lagos State, Oba AbdulFatai Oyegbemi, has relieved six of his chiefs of their titles for allegedly misrepresenting him at a Labour Party campaign rally held in Apapa. According to the monarch, the affected individuals attended the political gathering without his knowledge or approval, thereby breaching palace protocol and impersonating him in an official capacity. Those affected by the disciplinary action include Chief

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other senior figures of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are currently in a closed-door strategy session in Abuja as discussions intensify around forming a coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. The meeting, underway at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, brings together key PDP stakeholders, including ex-Senate President David Mark, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, and past PDP National Chairman Prince

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has moved closer to internal unity following a major reconciliation breakthrough during its 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. A key outcome of the session was the reinstatement of Senator Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary, contingent on his agreement to withdraw ongoing lawsuits and cooperate fully with party structures in preparation for the National Elective Convention set for August. According to high-ranking insiders at the

Tensions have escalated within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as internal factions prepare for a major confrontation over the disputed 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting and the reinstatement of Senator Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary. Rival camps within the party have scheduled parallel meetings for today in Abuja, with one group insisting on holding the NEC session as originally planned, while another backs an alternative expanded National Caucus gathering.

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Segun Showunmi has praised Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his developmental strides over the past six years but urged him to intensify efforts to tackle Lagos' growing environmental problems. In a birthday message marking Sanwo-Olu’s 60th birthday, Showunmi warned that the governor must not allow Lagos to deteriorate into a “mega slum.” He urged Sanwo-Olu to strictly enforce the Lagos master plan and build

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) is facing escalating internal tensions as its National Working Committee (NWC) has called an emergency meeting following a stalemate with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over internal leadership recognition. The central issue is the ongoing dispute over who holds the National Secretary position—between Sunday Udeh-Okoye and Samuel Anyanwu, with the latter backed by Minister Nyesom Wike. This confusion has disrupted communication with INEC and

Seven Nigerian states have taken bold steps toward controlling their own electricity markets following the implementation of the Electricity Act 2023, which decentralises power regulation and grants states the authority to generate, transmit, and distribute electricity independently. According to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Enugu, Ondo, Ekiti, Imo, Oyo, Edo, and Kogi have already begun exercising this autonomy. Others—including Lagos, Ogun, Niger, and Plateau—are expected to transition by September