Six PDP, LP lawmakers defect to APC
Nigeria’s political landscape has shifted again as six lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) have officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). The legislators announced their move during a formal session, saying they were aligning with a party they believe will better support development and provide stronger political direction. The […]
Senator Sunday Marshall Katung dumps PDP for APC in Kaduna
Senator Sunday Marshall Katung has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and moved to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State. His defection has attracted attention across the political scene, especially as he is one of the strong figures of the PDP in the state. Katung announced that his decision was based on […]
Action Alliance challenges INEC over partial compliance with court judgment
The Action Alliance (AA) has challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over alleged partial compliance with a court judgment. According to the party, the court had earlier ruled in its favour on issues related to its leadership and candidate lists. However, AA claims INEC only complied with some parts of the ruling and ignored […]
Participants at Abuja Photo Festival seek more opportunities for women in creative sector
Participants at the Abuja Photo Festival have called for greater support and opportunities for women in Nigeria’s creative sector. The event, which brought together photographers, filmmakers, art lovers and creators, highlighted the challenges many women face in building careers in the industry. Speakers noted that female creatives are often underrepresented, underfunded, and face barriers that […]
Niger CP deploys three DCPs, personnel to three senatorial zones for Saturday council elections
The Commissioner of Police in Niger State has taken major steps to ensure peace and security during the council elections scheduled for Saturday. According to the command, three Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) and several officers have been deployed across the state’s three senatorial districts. The deployment aims to maintain order and prevent any breakdown […]
INEC gives update on ADA, 7 other political parties seeking registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has provided fresh information regarding the African Democratic Alliance (ADA) and seven other political groups seeking official registration as political parties in Nigeria. INEC said it is still reviewing their applications and following the legal process set out in the constitution and the Electoral Act. According to the Commission, […]
Nigerians expect results, not excuses – Tinubu tells new service chiefs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged newly appointed service chiefs to deliver concrete results in the fight against insecurity, saying Nigerians are tired of excuses and now expect real progress. The President made this clear while addressing the security heads shortly after their official appointment, urging them to work with urgency and discipline. Tinubu explained […]
Osun 2026: Osogbo coalition demands indigene as next state governor
A coalition of groups in Osogbo has called for the next governor of Osun State to come from the state capital in the 2026 election. The coalition argued that despite Osogbo being the political and administrative centre of the state, no indigene has ever been elected governor, and the time has come for the city […]
Sule Lamido risks expulsion from PDP – Bode George
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Bode George, has warned that former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, risks expulsion from the party if he continues to make statements considered harmful to the unity of the party. George noted that Lamido’s recent comments have caused tension within the PDP, and stressed that no […]
Abuja court sentences driver to prison, imposes ₦3.2 million fine for damaging FRSC vehicles
A court in Abuja has sentenced a driver to prison and ordered him to pay a ₦3.2 million fine after he damaged vehicles belonging to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The court ruled that the driver acted irresponsibly and caused serious damage, stressing that government property must be respected at all times. According to […]