Starmer Faces Mounting Revolt as Labour MPs Demand Exit
By Sofiat Adenekan Adenekan United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to remain in office despite growing calls from within the ruling Labour Party for his resignation, as internal divisions threaten to deepen the party’s leadership crisis. Speaking during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Starmer insisted his focus remained on governing the country, even […]
Only Four PWDs Holds Elective Offices in Nigeria – TAF Africa
By Julian Osamoto The All-rights Foundation Africa (TAF Africa) says Nigeria’s democracy has continued to exclude millions of persons with disabilities from political leadership, despite laws guaranteeing equal participation. The organisation raised the concern in Abuja, during the launch of its Able2Run Campaign, an initiative designed to increase the political participation and electability of persons […]
Wike Denies APC Screening Role, Backs 2027 Coalition Talks
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims linking him to the screening controversy involving aspirants in Rivers State, insisting that he has no involvement in the internal affairs of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Wike made the clarification on Monday while speaking with journalists during an […]
Speaker Abbas Declares Fifth-Term Bid
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has officially declared his intention to seek a fifth term representing Zaria Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections. The declaration drew a massive crowd of supporters and political stakeholders to the high-profile rally in Kaduna State. The declaration ceremony, held at the Mallawa […]
Wike Defends Judiciary Housing Projects, Slams NBA Over Independence Claims
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed concerns that the provision of residential accommodation and office complexes for judicial officers by the executive arm of government could undermine judicial independence. Speaking on Friday in Abuja after inspecting ongoing judicial infrastructure and road projects ahead of activities marking President […]
INEC Opens Media Accreditation for June 20 Bye-Elections
By Zainab Bakare The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opened its online accreditation portal for media organisations ahead of the June 20, 2026 bye-elections, urging journalists and media houses to complete registration within the stipulated timeframe. In a notice released on its official X handle, the commission stressed that only duly accredited media […]
2027: NDC Aspirants Push Rescue Nigeria Agenda
By Anayo Akwitti Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC aspirants on Thursday, called for urgent political reforms and credible leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections. The aspirants, under the NDC Aspirants Forum, held a national news conference in collaboration with the Coalition for the Protection of Democracy at the NUJ Building in Abuja, to present a […]
ADC Leadership Crisis Deepens as Court Adjourns Suit Indefinitely
By Julian Osamoto The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, adjourned indefinitely a suit challenging the leadership structure of the African Democratic Congress ADC under former Senate President David Mark. Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the matter after the plaintiff, Nafiu Bala Gombe, informed the court that he had asked the Chief Judge of the […]
Senate Amends Electoral Act to Clarify Court Roles in Pre-Election Cases
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has passed an amendment to the 2026 Electoral Act aimed at removing ambiguity over which courts can hear pre-election disputes, a move lawmakers say will bring order and speed to Nigeria’s electoral litigation process. The bill was approved during Thursday’s plenary after Senator Simon Lalong, Chairman of the Senate Committee […]
Deputy Senate President Barau Submits Expression of Interest, Nomination Forms
By Anayo Akwitti The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has submitted his completed Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for the Senate to officials of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Amid cheers from party officials and supporters, Senator Barau submitted the forms on Thursday at 1:45 p.m. at the Treasures Suites and […]