Senate Reverses Self On Standing Orders Amendment
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has reversed itself on recent amendments to its 2026 Standing Orders following concerns that some provisions were inconsistent with the 1999 Constitution. The reversal came on Wednesday after the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Baimdele moved a motion arguing that clauses under Order 2 Subsection 2 and Order 3 Subsection 1 could […]
Zenith Labour Party Faults Reports on Alleged Deregistration
By: Anayo Akwitti The Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) has dismissed media reports claiming that the office of the Attorney General of the Federation directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the party for failing to win a seat in the last election. The party’s leadership described the reports as a “false narrative” and […]
Jonathan to Supporters: I Will Consult Widely on 2027 Election
By: Chinedu Echianu Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he will consult widely before deciding whether to join the 2027 presidential race, following growing calls from a group of concerned Nigerians urging him to contest. Speaking after receiving the delegation at his Abuja office, Jonathan described the presidency as a serious national responsibility that requires […]
Wike Targets 95% Project Completion Ahead of Tinubu Anniversary
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has expressed strong confidence in the pace of ongoing infrastructure projects across Abuja, projecting that several will reach at least 95 per cent completion ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s third anniversary in office. Speaking on Wednesday during an extensive inspection tour, Wike […]
Senate Confirms Tegbe, Enikanolaiye as Ministers
By Anayo Akwitti The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Joseph Tegbe and Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of Power and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs respectively, marking a key step in the expansion of President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. Their confirmation followed a thorough screening session at the National Assembly, where lawmakers evaluated the nominees’ professional backgrounds, […]
Oshiomhole Defies Akapbio Over Controversial Rule Change.
By Anayo Akwitti Nigeria’s Senate descended into a rowdy session on Wednesday after Senator Adams Oshiomhole challenged the newly revised provisions in the chamber’s standing rules, defying a direct ruling by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The tension flared during plenary when Oshiomhole attempted to raise a point of order on the amended Orders 4 and […]
INEC Set to Begin Final Phase of Voter Registration
By Anayo Akwitti The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the third and final phase of the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) for the current exercise will commence on Monday, May 11, 2026, and end on Friday, July 10, 2026. The Commission disclosed this in a press statement issued on Tuesday, by the […]
Wike Slams Makinde, Turaki Over PDP Crisis
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a strong criticism of factions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing some leaders of acting outside the law in the party’s ongoing leadership dispute. Speaking during a media chat in Abuja, Wike faulted moves by groups linked to Oyo State […]
Former Kano Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo Dumps ADC
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso A former Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing evolving political realities and the need to realign his vision for governance. Gwarzo confirmed his exit in a letter dated May 1, 2026, addressed to the party chairman in Gwarzo Local Government Area, stating […]
No Nigerian State Achieves High Democratic Performance – KDI
By: Julian Osamoto A new report by Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) has revealed significant gaps in democratic governance across Nigeria, with no state attaining a high level of democratic performance despite widespread electoral activity and institutional presence. The report, titled State of Democracy in Nigeria Report 2025, launched by KDI in Abuja, presents the most […]