Peter Obi Claims No Governor Saved More Money Than He Did in Anambra
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has claimed that no state governor saved as much money as he did during his tenure as governor of…
Oyo Government Accuses SAN Mutalubi Ojo Adebayo of Spreading Unsubstantiated Claims Against Makinde
The Oyo State Government has accused Senior Advocate of Nigeria Mutalubi Ojo Adebayo of distorting facts and making unsubstantiated allegations against Governor Seyi Makinde and his administration. The government’s response…
‘You Won’t Understand Why Politicians Are Ruthless Until You Run for Office’ — Aisha Yesufu Says
The political activist reflects on the pressures of political participation, arguing that running for office can expose candidates to the realities of Nigeria’s political system. Political activist Aisha Yesufu has…
Ekiti Governor Biodun Oyebanji Sworn In for Second Term, Pledges Better Welfare
The governor and his deputy, Monisade Afuye, take fresh oaths of office as Oyebanji promises improved governance and greater democratic dividends. Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has been sworn in…
Peter Obi Calls for Stronger Disaster Preparedness, Warns Against Governance Failures
Former Anambra State governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on governments at all levels to strengthen disaster prevention, improve emergency preparedness and protect vulnerable…
Ekiti Governor Oyebanji Dissolves State Executive Council After Valedictory Session
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has dissolved the State Executive Council after holding a valedictory session with members of his cabinet. The decision marks a change in the composition of…
Obi’s Media Office Challenges Alake to Explain Tinubu’s Record Since 2023
The media office of former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has challenged the Tinubu administration to account for its performance since the 2023 presidential election, urging the ruling All…
Nigeria at 66: The Flag Is Still Flying, But How Far Have We Come?
Sixty-six years after independence, the country reflects on its achievements, enduring challenges and the hopes of millions still working towards a better future. Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary is more than…
Sokoto Assembly Minority Leader Criticises Tinubu Administration Over Development Record
The Minority Leader of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Alhaji Abubakar Magaji, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, arguing that it has not delivered the level of development…
Lagos APC Challenges Rhodes-Vivour to Demonstrate Deeper Understanding of State
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has challenged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, to demonstrate a broader understanding of Lagos State beyond…
Falana Files $10m ECOWAS Suit Against FG Over Alleged Arrests, Detention and Rights Violations
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has filed a US$10 million damages suit against the Federal Government of Nigeria before the Community Court of Justice of…
Hamzat Explains ‘Traffic Is a Lifestyle’ Remark, Says Comment Was About Lagos Reality and Creativity
Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has defended his description of the city’s notorious traffic congestion as a “lifestyle”, saying the comment was made in the context of how traffic,…
MAKINDE URGES NIGERIANS TO REMAIN HOPEFUL, PATRIOTIC AS NATION MARKS 66TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful, patriotic and committed to the collective effort to build a stronger and more prosperous country. Makinde made the call…
TINUBU ASKS NIGERIANS FOR MORE TIME TO COMPLETE REFORMS, CORRECT PAST MISTAKES
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to give his administration more time to complete the reforms and programmes it has initiated, saying the government is working to correct…
2027: YAYI ASKS OGUN JOURNALISTS TO HOLD HIM ACCOUNTABLE TO CAMPAIGN PROMISES
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has urged journalists in the state to hold him accountable to his…
Tinubu Appeals to Nigerians: ‘Give Us More Opportunity to Finish the Good Work’
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to give his administration more time to complete what he described as the work of rebuilding the country. Tinubu made the appeal…
Obi Rejects Anambra Debt Claims, Says $123.77m Figure Reflects Multiple Financing Categories
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has rejected claims that he left Anambra State with $123.77 million in external debt when he handed over power in…
Adewole Adebayo: I Want to Govern Nigerians Through Service, Not Rule Over Them
Social Democratic Party presidential candidate Adewole Adebayo has said his ambition in the 2027 presidential election is to govern Nigeria through service and accountability rather than exercise power over citizens.…
Tinubu Calls For Leaders Who Put Nigeria’s Interest Above Personal Gain
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for patriotic leadership and citizens committed to placing Nigeria’s interests above personal ambitions. Tinubu said national development requires leaders who are devoted to public…
Donald Duke Says Economic Hardship Has Eroded Tinubu’s Public Support Ahead of 2027
Former Cross River State Governor and presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Donald Duke, has argued that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is facing growing public dissatisfaction as Nigerians…
ADELEKE VOWS TO HEAL OSUN’S POST-ELECTION WOUNDS, PROMISES FAIRNESS AND UNITY
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has pledged to heal divisions created by the recent governorship election and pursue a more inclusive administration as he begins another phase of his tenure.…
Tinubu Tasks 774 Council Chairmen With Making Grassroots Governance More Inclusive
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged chairmen of Nigeria’s 774 local government areas to translate the principles of federal character into practical and equitable governance at the grassroots. Tinubu gave…
Onaiyekan: Nigerians Must Stop Acting Powerless and Hold Leaders Accountable
Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has urged Nigerians to reject what he described as a culture of helplessness and demand greater accountability from public…
Oby Ezekwesili Questions Nigeria’s Wealth System, Says Productive Citizens Are Being Left Behind
Former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili has criticised Nigeria’s political and economic system, arguing that the country’s structures often reward questionable wealth while making it difficult for productive citizens to…
Ben Murray-Bruce Urges Tinubu to Appoint More ‘Mad Men’ to Challenge Nigeria’s Broken System
Former Bayelsa East Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to bring more people he described as “mad men” into his administration, arguing that Nigeria needs officials bold…
Continue to Deliver Good Governance in Osun, Obasanjo Tells Adeleke
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election and urged him to continue delivering good governance to the people of the state. Obasanjo made…
Tinubu Tells Governors: Stop Building Unnecessary Flyovers, Focus on Quality of Life, Security
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged state governors to stop investing in flyovers in areas with little traffic and instead channel increased federal allocations into projects that improve the quality…
‘Tinubu Came When Nigeria Needed Him Most’ — Okowa
Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office at a critical period in Nigeria’s history, arguing that the administration’s economic reforms are beginning to…
Senate Leadership Meets Tinubu at Aso Rock Over Governance, National Issues
The leadership of the Nigerian Senate has held a closed-door meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to discuss key national issues and strengthen collaboration between…
Fubara Unveils ₦1.854tn Spending Plan as Rivers Shifts Focus to Growth After Political Turmoil
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has presented a proposed ₦1.854 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year, describing it as a blueprint for rebuilding confidence, accelerating infrastructure development and expanding…
Peter Obi to Tinubu: Resign Over Governance Failures or Don’t Seek Re-election in 2027
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to either resign or abandon any plan to seek re-election in 2027, accusing…
Nigeria Has Everything Needed to Prosper, But Poor Leadership, Corruption Have Held It Back — Femi Adesina
Former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to late President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina, has lamented Nigeria’s inability to realise its enormous potential, blaming decades of poor leadership, corruption, weak…
‘Some Causes of the 1967 Civil War Are Still With Us’ — Obasanjo Warns Nigerians
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that many of the conditions that led to Nigeria’s 1967 civil war still exist today, urging Nigerians to learn from history and ensure the…
Peter Obi Unveils Vision for a ‘Productive and Prosperous Nigeria,’ Promises Sweeping Reforms
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has unveiled his vision for a “productive and prosperous Nigeria,” promising far-reaching reforms in education, healthcare, industrialisation and governance if elected in…
Okpebholo Says Edo’s Development Will Deliver 2.5 Million Votes for Tinubu in 2027
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo says the 2.5 million votes he pledged for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election will be earned through developmental projects across the state.…
National Assembly Emerges Nigeria’s Least Trusted Public Institution, Overtakes Police — 2026 Report
A new 2026 Social Cohesion Report by the Africa Polling Institute (API) says the National Assembly has become Nigeria’s least trusted public institution, replacing the Nigeria Police Force at the…
Presidency Faults Peter Obi Over Call to Delay State Police Until After 2027 Election
The Presidency has criticised Peter Obi’s proposal that the implementation of state police be postponed until after the 2027 general election, describing the position as inconsistent with Nigeria’s security realities.…
Ndume Proposes Part-Time National Assembly, Says Senators Should Not Receive Monthly Salaries
The Borno South senator says Nigeria should reform its legislative system by making lawmakers part-time and paying them only when they carry out legislative duties. Senator Ali Ndume, who represents…
Tinubu Sends Bill for Creation of State Police to Senate
President Tinubu has transmitted a constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of state police across Nigeria. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally transmitted a Constitution Alteration Bill to the Senate…
Presidency Labels Peter Obi’s Tinubu Resignation Demand ‘Childish and Misleading’
The Presidency says Peter Obi’s call for President Tinubu to resign fails to address the realities of governance. The Presidency has criticised Peter Obi over his call for President Bola…
Those Who Called Jonathan Clueless Are Now in Power — Oritsejafor
Former CAN President Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor reflects on political criticism directed at former President Goodluck Jonathan. Former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has stated that…
Reps Adopt State Police Report, Approve 18 Constitutional Amendment Clauses
The House of Representatives advanced constitutional reforms aimed at restructuring Nigeria’s security and governance framework. Nigeria’s House of Representatives has adopted the report on the proposed establishment of state police…
Tinubu Rigged His Own Unopposed Primaries’ — Apostle Suleman Launches Fresh Criticism
Cleric Apostle Johnson Suleman has accused President Tinubu of being deeply accustomed to electoral manipulation. Senior pastor Johnson Suleman has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alleging that the President is…
NDC Is the Greatest Criminal Organisation in Nigeria’ — Kenneth Okonkwo
Actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has made strong allegations against the NDC. Actor and political figure Kenneth Okonkwo has described the NDC as the “greatest criminal organisation in Nigeria.” The…
‘Nigeria Needs a Saviour, Not Zoning’ — Hakeem Baba-Ahmed
PRP says competence should outweigh regional considerations in the choice of a presidential candidate. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has said the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) is not focused on zoning arrangements as…
Adeleke Orders Fresh Security Drone Acquisition, Says Previously Purchased Equipment Cannot Be Found
The Osun governor says surveillance capacity must be strengthened as questions linger over drones acquired by a previous administration. Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed a review of plans…
Atiku Has the Capacity to Reposition Nigeria, Senator Declares
A senator says former Vice President Atiku Abubakar possesses the experience and knowledge needed to reposition the country. A senator has described former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as a leader…
Arewa Forum Dismisses Obi’s One-Term Promise, Describes Tinubu’s Performance as ‘Shambolic’
The Arewa Consultative Forum has rejected Peter Obi’s proposed one-term presidency, while also expressing strong criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s handling of national affairs. The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has…
‘Forgive Our Mistakes and Vote for Us Again’ — Ebonyi Governor Nwifuru Appeals Ahead of 2027
Governor Francis Nwifuru asked Ebonyi residents to overlook the shortcomings of his administration and continue supporting the APC. Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has appealed to residents of the…
“I Change Parties Because of Principles, Others Change Principles for Parties” — Peter Obi Fires Fresh Shot at Nigerian Politicians
Former Labour Party presidential candidate says his political decisions are driven by integrity, not desperation for power. Former Anambra State governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has once again…