Senator Gbenga Ashafa, a former member of Nigeria’s Senate and ex-head of the Federal Housing Authority, has said that the country is gradually recovering economically under President Bola Tinubu. In an interview with NAN in Lagos during the FS Club’s 45th anniversary and investiture event, Ashafa said Nigeria was no longer in a state of…
Ahead of the 2026 Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) on Sunday welcomed over 5,000 new members at a rally in Pyakasa. The defection ceremony drew a large crowd of party loyalists and supporters from across the FCT, who gathered to receive…
Ahead of the 2027 general election, leaders from Northern Nigeria under the umbrella of the Northern Bridge Builders Forum have declared support for the continuation of the presidency in the South, throwing their weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid. The group made this known on Wednesday in Akure, Ondo State, during a visit…
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has warned that the 2027 general elections represent Nigeria’s last peaceful opportunity to reorganize and save the country from deepening instability. Speaking to journalists in Lagos, Agbakoba said Nigeria’s current governance structure — which he described as a “unitary-federal system” — is flawed…
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has taken a significant step towards reforming the Armed Forces Act, advancing a bill intended to strengthen military command structures and improve operational efficiency. The bill, introduced by Rep. Aminu Balele in collaboration with Reps. Midala Usman and Daniel Asama, also seeks to increase accountability within the armed forces, the News…
Nigeria’s Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has suspended the Action Democratic Party (ADP) over its refusal to sign the council’s binding constitution, escalating tensions within the nation’s coalition of political parties. The suspension was confirmed in a letter issued by IPAC National Secretary, Barrister Maxwell Mgbudem, following an emergency session of the council’s General Assembly held…
President Bola Tinubu has sought confirmation of the Senate for appointment of Dr Bernard Doro as minister. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tinubu’s request was conveyed in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and read at plenary on Wednesday. “I am pleased to forward to the Senate on nomination…
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed October 31 for judgment in a suit seeking to stop the 2025 National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over alleged violations of the party’s constitution and internal rules. The judge announced the date after hearing arguments from both parties on Tuesday….
The Senate, on Tuesday at plenary, passed two bills transmitted from the House of Representatives for concurrence. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the bills approved are: Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act (Amendment) Bill Dietitians Council of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill The bills were among six earlier presented to the Senate. However, the…
The Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, has nullified the election of 13 local government chairmen and 171 councillors, declaring the process unconstitutional. The election, conducted by the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) in July 2024, was ruled invalid for failing to comply with the provisions of the Electoral Act. Delivering judgment…
