IPC Condemns Attacks on Journalists Covering #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest
By Chinedu Echianu The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos, has condemned in strong terms the reported attacks on journalists who were covering the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja on Monday, October 20, 2025. In a statement issued through its Safety and Protection of Journalists (SPJ) Hub, IPC described the incidents as “a disturbing recurrence of history,” […]
Senate Passes Bill for Nigeria Mines Rangers Service
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Senate has passed a bill to establish the Nigeria Mines Rangers Service (NMRS) — a specialised security agency that will combat illegal and artisanal mining across the country, marking a major step in Nigeria’s efforts to secure its mineral resources and strengthen the extractive industry. The proposed law, sponsored by Senator […]
Tinubu Nominates Bernard Doro Minister, Forwards Name for Confirmation
By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr. Bernard Doro from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, forwarding his name to the Senate for confirmation. The nomination, announced Tuesday in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, fills one of the vacant […]
Anambra Governorship Election: INEC, Police Assures Readiness for Hitchfree Polls
By Julian Osamoto As the November 9 Anambra State governorship election approaches, security agencies and electoral stakeholders have assured Nigerians of their full preparedness to deliver a peaceful, transparent, and credible poll. Speaking at a Situation Room engagement in Abuja, representatives of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Nigeria Police Force, and several sister […]
Minority Leader Condemns Kaduna Lawmakers’ Defection to APC, Cites Constitutional Breach
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda, has faulted the defection of three lawmakers from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All-Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as unconstitutional and contrary to the provisions of the 1999 Constitution. Hon. Chinda, who represents Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency of Rivers State, raised […]
PDP Postpones NEC Meeting Amid Internal Developments, Defections
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, earlier scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, citing “recent developments” within the party. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the party said the decision was taken by the National Working Committee (NWC) […]
Enugu Governor, Peter Mbah Defects to APC
BY: Aremu Toyeebaht The political landscape in Enugu took a dramatic turn on Tuesday as Governor Peter Mbah officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending months of speculation about his political direction. In a televised address, Governor Mbah described the move as a “break from the past” […]
PDP Crisis Worsens as Kaduna Lawmaker Sadiq Abdullahi Resigns
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) internal crisis took a new turn on Monday as a member of the House of Representatives, Honourable Sadiq Abdullahi, announced his resignation from the opposition party, citing worsening factionalism and a “loss of direction.” Abdullahi, who represents Sabon Gari Federal Constituency in Kaduna State and serves as […]
Centre Lauds Tinubu for nominating Amupitan as INEC Chairman
By Chinedu Echianu The Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizens Awareness (CCLCA), has applauded President Bola Tinubu for nominating Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). It describes the move as a “thoughtful and strategic decision” to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral credibility. In a statement, CCLCA Director-General Dr. […]
Sowore Declares October 20 Protest to Demand Nnamdi Kanu’s Release
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Nigeria’s human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has declared October 20, 2025, as the date for a nationwide protest march to the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja to demand the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra […]