Politics

The Nigerian Senate has commenced the screening of 17 nominees submitted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to head three critical commissions in Rivers State, including the Independent Electoral Commission, Civil Service Commission, and Local Government Service Commission. The nominees were presented before the Senate ad hoc committee overseeing activities related to the Rivers Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), during a session held on Tuesday. According to Senate Leader

Security was heightened on Monday at the Lagos State secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogba, as the party officially unveiled its candidates for the upcoming July 12 local government elections across the state’s 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The unveiling also marked the flag-off of the APC’s campaign for the highly anticipated grassroots elections. The party’s Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo,

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged Nigerians to shun tribal and religious sentiments in leadership selection and instead prioritize competence, capacity, character, and compassion. In a statement posted on Monday via X (formerly Twitter), titled “What Cannot Be Hidden in Leadership,” Obi stated that the quality of leadership directly affects national progress or failure, and that the results are always evident. “There are critical areas of leadership

With the 2027 general elections still two years away, fresh tensions are brewing within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over alleged plans to drop Vice President Kashim Shettima from President Bola Tinubu’s re-election ticket. What was intended to be a strategic meeting to consolidate party support in the North-East zone turned chaotic on Sunday in Gombe State. The stakeholders’ gathering, held at the International Conference Centre, descended into violence

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his unwavering commitment to upholding Nigerians’ right to free speech, declaring that even personal insults or harsh criticism will not deter him from defending the core principles of democracy. Speaking at the Democracy Day commemoration held at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja, on Thursday, Tinubu emphasized that freedom of expression is non-negotiable in a democratic society and urged security agencies to refrain from harassing

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, narrowly avoided a tragic air incident when one of the engines on his aircraft failed shortly after takeoff. The unsettling experience occurred during a flight from Port Harcourt to Lagos. In a video shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by user @ChuksEricE, Wike recounted the tense moments on board. He explained that his wife had earlier flown to Lagos to

Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, has been bestowed with the esteemed chieftaincy title of Ugosimba 1 of Enugu by the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council. The title, which translates to "a precious jewel or eagle from another land," was conferred during her two-day official visit to the state. Chairman of the Council, Igwe Ikechukwu Asadu, explained that the honour was in recognition of her longstanding commitment to humanitarian causes,

Minister of Works and former Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has dismissed the emerging opposition coalition against President Bola Tinubu, describing its leaders as "faceless" and lacking credibility. Speaking in Abakaliki during the 2025 Sallah celebration with the Muslim community, Umahi declared that President Tinubu's achievements in leadership and national integration make him deserving of a second term in 2027. His comments come amid ongoing discussions between key opposition figures,

The political landscape in Nigeria is undergoing a significant transformation as Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, formally defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday. His move marks a notable shift in the political balance, particularly in the South-South, where he becomes the second Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governor to join the APC in under two months—following in the footsteps of Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori.