Supreme Court Ends PDP Faction Crisis — Wike
Supreme Court Voids ADC Status Quo Order in Leadership Case
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Supreme Court of Nigeria has set aside a “status quo ante bellum” order in the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), ruling that such a directive cannot stand after proceedings have been concluded. In a lead judgment delivered by Mohammed Garba, the apex court held that preservative orders are […]
Back Tinubu in 2027, Wike Begs FCT Voters
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has called on residents of the FCT to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, citing ongoing infrastructure development across the territory as reason for his call. Wike made the appeal in Abuja Thursday, during a visit by the FCT Stakeholders Assembly […]
CSOs Unveil Platform to Boost Accountability Ahead of 2027 Polls
By Julian Osamoto The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has unveiled a new electoral accountability platform, the Situation Election Accountability Tracker (SEAT), aimed at closing persistent reform gaps and strengthening transparency ahead of the 2027 general election. At the launch in Abuja, organisers said the platform responds to a long-standing challenge: electoral reforms are frequently […]
Court Bars INEC From Recognising ADC Congresses by Caretaker Committee
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any congress organised by committees appointed by a caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik also barred the caretaker committee from interfering with the tenure […]
Tinubu seeks Senate Approval of 15 nominees for Human Rights Commission
By Anayo Akwitti President Bola Tinubu wants the Senate to confirm 15 nominees for appointment into the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). This is in a move to strengthen the country’s human rights framework. The request was conveyed in a formal letter read during plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who subsequently referred the nominations […]
Senate Declares Ondo South Senatorial Seat Vacant
By Anayo Akwitti The Nigerian Senate has officially declared the Ondo South Senatorial seat vacant following the appointment of Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United Nations. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary at the National Assembly in Abuja. Akpabio said the declaration became necessary after Ibrahim’s […]
Wike Hails New ECOWAS HQ as Beacon of Unity
By Sofiat Adenekan -Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described the newly completed headquarters of the Economic Community of West African States in Abuja as a powerful symbol of unity, diplomacy, and regional advancement. Speaking at the official handover ceremony—through the Minister of State for the FCT, Mariam Mahmoud—Wike said […]
Faleke Picks APC Forms Push for Tinubu’s 2027 Bid
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul A member of the House of Representatives, James Faleke, has formally obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) Expression of Interest and Nomination forms on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, setting the tone for an early start to the 2027 presidential race. The forms were presented in Abuja by the APC National […]
Kano Assembly Ratifies Murtala Garo’s Deputy Governor Nomination
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Kano State House of Assembly has confirmed Murtala Garo as deputy governor following his screening at plenary on Monday . The confirmation came after lawmakers adopted the report of an ad hoc committee during a session presided over by the Speaker, Jibril Falgore. Deputy Speaker Muhammad Bello said the nomination followed […]