150 Women Trained in Peacebuilding Ahead of 2026 Area Council Elections
By Chinedu Echianu As tensions often rise during Nigeria’s electoral seasons, over 150 women from the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have been trained in mediation, conflict management, and peacebuilding. The one-day workshop, held in Abuja, was jointly organised by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), the Research […]
Atiku Condemns Rivers LG Elections,Describes Process a “Travesty of Democracy”
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Atiku Abubakar has condemned the recently concluded local government elections in Rivers State, describing the exercise as a “travesty of democracy” marred by irregularities and political manipulation. In a statement issued Monday, Atiku criticized what he called a “shameful and shambolic process” allegedly orchestrated by the All Progressives Congress (APC)–backed government in […]
Enugu East Endorses Governor Mbah as Sole 2027 Candidate
By Chinedu Echianu A political consensus is emerging in Enugu State ahead of the 2027 governorship election as a coalition is growing for the sole reason of re-electing Governor Peter Mbah. In this vein, political heavyweights, professionals, traditional rulers, and grassroots organizations in Enugu East Senatorial District have unanimously adopted Mbah as their sole candidate. […]
House of Reps Refutes Division Claims Under Speaker Abbas
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has dismissed reports suggesting cracks within its ranks, declaring that the 10th Assembly remains united under the leadership of Speaker Abbas Tajudeen. In a statement on Sunday in reaction to a Leadership Newspaper publication of August 30, the House described the report as misleading, warning against elevating casual […]
Amaechi Declares 2027 Bid, Vows to Contest ADC Presidential Ticket
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Former Rivers State Governor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Rotimi Amaechi, has reaffirmed his determination to contest the presidency in 2027. Amaechi, who served as Nigeria’s Minister of Transportation from 2015 to 2022, spoke to journalists in Kano after meeting with a coalition of traders. He insisted the ADC presidential primary […]
2027: Our Ticket Remains Open For Contestants – APC
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The All Progressives Congress (APC) has insisted that its 2027 presidential primaries will remain open to all interested members, despite the widespread endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term by key party organs. APC’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, made this clear on Wednesday during an interactive session with […]
Gbenga Daniel Reaffirms APC Loyalty Amid Political Speculations
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Former Ogun State Governor and Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, has dismissed speculation linking him to a return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting that he remains committed to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The clarification follows days of intense political speculation after the Ogun State chapter of the APC […]
Democracy Has Come to Stay in Nigeria – NASS
By Anayo Akwitti The National Assembly on Monday reaffirmed that democracy has firmly taken root in Nigeria, citing 26 years of uninterrupted civil rule as evidence of its stability. Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), Barrister Kamoru Ogunlana, made the declaration at the induction ceremony for 785 newly recruited staff, held at the A-Class Event […]
Update: Speaker, Benue House of Assembly, Dajoh, Resigns
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The former Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hyacinth Dajoh, says he has “moved on” following his resignation, while calling for peace in the state. Dajoh, who served as Speaker from June 5, 2023, to August 24, 2025, resigned on Sunday, amid speculations of an impeachment plot by some members […]
Edo Governor Okpebholo Nominates Five Commissioner-Designates
By Chinedu Echianu The Edo State Government has announced the nomination of five individuals as Commissioner-Designates by Governor Monday Okpebholo. The list was released on Thursday, in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq. The nominees are: 1. Hon. (Barr.) Vincent Osas Uwadiae 2. Hon. Etin-osa Ogbeiwi 3. […]