The Democratic Party has won majority control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the 2026 US midterm elections, dealing a decisive blow to President Donald Trump and setting the stage for significant legislative gridlock in Washington. Voter discontent over persistent inflation, high living costs, foreign policy […]
The 2027 presidential race is already taking shape as President Bola Tinubu’s camp steps up its political campaign, with the Presidency vowing to defeat opposition figures Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, while Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has publicly endorsed Tinubu’s re-election bid. Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Olusegun […]
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has unveiled its 2027 National Campaign Council, naming presidential candidate Peter Obi, National Leader Seriake Dickson and vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso among those taking key roles as political parties prepare for the general elections. The announcement came on Sunday, October 25, as the opposition party […]
A forensic investigator with the State Security Service (SSS) has told a Kaduna State High Court that former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and some of his associates allegedly set aside $600,000 to bribe officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and intermediaries. The allegation was made on […]
The Federal Government has maintained that the 750-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway has not been rerouted or reduced, with Works Minister David Umahi saying the project is instead being expanded through the reconstruction of about 400 kilometres of the flood-damaged East-West Road. Umahi’s clarification comes amid recent controversy over reports that […]
The Federal Government has announced a 30-day discount on petrol sold through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), with public transport operators set to receive priority under the new arrangement. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, announced the measure on Thursday in Abuja, describing […]
Temi Nkem, popularly identified as Temitope Chigbue, has emerged winner of Big Brother Naija Season 11, bringing the 70-day reality television competition to a close with a victory that secured her a prize package valued at ₦160 million. Nkem was announced as champion during the live grand finale on Sunday, […]
Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga has criticised politicians who faulted President Bola Tinubu’s October 1 Independence Day address, accusing them of preparing their responses before listening to the speech. In a post on X on Friday, October 2, Onanuga said the critics had overlooked the President’s defence of his economic reforms, […]
Former Rivers State Governor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has challenged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to identify major infrastructure projects completed since assuming office, questioning its record on project delivery. Amaechi made the challenge on Friday, October 2, during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, […]
Former Rivers State Governor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has urged party leaders and supporters to intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general election, warning that a victory for President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) could mark the end of active politics […]
