The Benue State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of former Speaker Hyacinth Dajoh by six months, following a motion moved during Tuesday’s plenary session by Mr Terna Shimawua (APC/Kyan). The motion, titled “Motion to Review the Suspension of Hyacinth Dajoh (Gboko West State Constituency) from Legislative Duties”, was unanimously supported, with Simon Gabo…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State as the Renewed Hope Ambassador ahead of the national launch of the Federal Government’s Ward Development Programme. The announcement was made in a statement on Tuesday by Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga. In addition to this role, Uzodimma has been named Director-General for Party Outreach,…
Nigeria’s former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), declaring that the move marks the start of “real opposition” to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Atiku received his membership card in his hometown of Jada, Adamawa State, after being formally registered by Senator Sadiq Yar’Adua of the ADC Registration…
Supporters of former Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, are pressing him to abandon the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), arguing that the opposition party has drifted away from its founding principles and is now too weak to serve as a serious political movement. The demand was included in a statement issued by the “Former PDP…
A Nigerian federal lawmaker has launched a campaign urging party members to register for Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections. Rep. Kabiru Maipalace of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) spoke in Gusau on Monday at a meeting of his support group, Maipalace Journey for 2027 and Beyond….
President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, on Monday unveiled the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC) Strategic Plan 2025–2030, describing it as a landmark initiative in Nigeria’s drive to strengthen national security. Speaking at the Abuja event, which was attended by senior government officials, security chiefs, diplomats, private-sector leaders, and development partners, Akpabio said the five-year…
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, has urged Speakers of State Houses of Assembly to champion the ongoing constitutional review process, describing their support as vital to the success of proposed reforms. Kalu, who chairs the House Committee on the Review of the Constitution, made the call on Monday at a…
Authorities in Ondo State have arrested two suspects allegedly linked to the attack on renowned Fuji musician, Alhaji Abass Obesere, during a burial event in Okitipupa. The incident occurred on Friday at Government Field, where Obesere was performing when a gang of touts reportedly disrupted the event. The musician was assaulted and a member of…
A Nigerian legislator has called for urgent reforms to free local government administration from state-level control, alleging that governors have “hijacked” the third tier of government and stifled development at grassroots level. Speaking in Abuja on Sunday, Rep. Eugene Dibiagwu said local councils have been unable to perform effectively because state governments have taken over…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for stronger collaboration among election stakeholders to ensure informed and non-violent voter participation ahead of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Election scheduled for Feb. 21, 2026. FCT Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mallam Aminu Idris, made the appeal on Wednesday in Abuja during an implementation meeting on…
