Politics

President Bola Tinubu meeting North-East governors and political leaders at the Presidential Villa in Abuja

Tinubu tells North-East governors to step up fight against terrorism

President Bola Tinubu has urged governors in the North-East to intensify efforts against terrorism…

By Maha Christopher
Ghanaian President John Mahama calling for an AU debate on xenophobia in South Africa

Ghanaian president pressures AU to confront South Africa’s anti-migrant violence

Ghanaian President John Mahama has renewed calls for an AU debate on xenophobia following…

By Maha Christopher

Gov Lawal retains deputy Mummuni as running mate for 2027 election

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has confirmed that his deputy, Mani Malam Mummuni, will…

By Christian George
Babatunde Fashola speaking during a television interview where he ruled out a presidential bid

Fashola dismisses presidential bid, says ‘I’m president at home’

Fashola rules out presidency speculation, saying he feels satisfied with his life after more…

By Maha Christopher
Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya speaking after winning the disputed 2026 NBA presidential election

Badejo-Okusanya vows reforms as NBA election row deepens

The NBA election dispute has continued to divide lawyers following Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya’s emergence as…

By Maha Christopher
Nasarawa sacks six commissioners in cabinet reshuffle

Nasarawa drops six Commissioners in cabinet shake-up

The Nasarawa State Government has removed six commissioners from their positions. This follows a…

By Maha Christopher
Bayelsa Deputy Governor Peter Akpe receiving members of a women support group at Government House in Yenagoa

Bayelsa Deputy Governor rallies women for social change

Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Peter Akpe, has urged women to take a more active…

By Maha Christopher

Kwankwaso used NNPP as bargaining tool for personal interest- Party chairman

The National Chairman of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, Agbo Gilbert Major, has accused…

By Christian George
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu leading the House committee’s review of the state police bill

Reps move to document xenophobic losses, seek compensation for Nigerians

  The House of Representatives on Tuesday resolved to investigate the human and economic…

By Juliet Anine
Electricity transmission infrastructure as the Federal Government settles debts owed to power generation companies

FG pays N333bn to GenCos, settles first power bond coupon

The Federal Government has paid N333bn to eight electricity generation companies as part of…

By Maha Christopher

2027: US worried about Nigeria’s Muslim-Muslim ticket, says Kwankwaso

Vice-presidential candidate of the National Democratic Coalition, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said the United States…

By Christian George
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu leading the House committee’s review of the state police bill

Reps fast-track Tinubu’s state police bill, consider Senate amendments

The House of Representatives has begun a clause-by-clause review of President Bola Tinubu’s executive…

By Maha Christopher
Donald Trump and Mark Carney amid escalating trade tensions between the United States and Canada

Trump escalates Canada trade row with 50% tariffs

United States President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on a wide range…

By Maha Christopher
Kano police officers displaying combat skills during their passing-out ceremony in Hotoro

Kano police boost tactical capacity with training for 200 officers

The Kano State Police Command has completed a month-long combat and firearms handling programme…

By Maha Christopher

Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister, vows political stability

  Andy Burnham has become the United Kingdom's prime minister, replacing Keir Starmer in…

By Juliet Anine