HomePolitics

Politics

News

Adelabu Quits as Power Minister to Chase Oyo Governorship Ambition

KEY POINTS Adebayo Adelabu has resigned as Minister of Power, effective April 30, 2026. He cited his intention to contest the Oyo State governorship and comply with electoral laws. His exit marks a significant development ahead of upcoming elections in the state. Nigeria’s Minister of...
News

FG, States, LGs Share ₦2.036 Trillion as Taiwo Oyedele Chairs First FAAC Meeting

KEY POINTS FG, states, and LGs received allocations from March 2026 revenue, with oil-producing states getting ₦120.759 billion derivation. The finance minister chaired his first FAAC meeting, marking another ₦2 trillion-plus distribution this year. Statutory revenue increased, but VAT and key oil-related revenues recorded...

Keep exploring

Politics

Appeal Court Slams Professor for Rigging Election for Akpabio

Appeal Court slams professor jailed for rigging election, says academic rank not meant for fools.
Politics

Rivers Sole Administrator, Others to Defend N1.48trn Budget

Rivers State’s N1.48 trillion budget for 2025 will be defended by the state’s Sole Administrator and senior officials before a joint committee of the National Assembly, after the declaration of emergency rule.
Politics

PDP Governors Vow to Resist Federal Intimidation, Stay United

PDP governors reject federal intimidation, affirm unity, and recommit to democratic governance at the party’s 99th NEC meeting in Abuja.
Politics

Labour Party Declares Full Support for Peter Obi in Coalition Talks

Labour Party confirms Peter Obi coalition support, dismisses Abure’s opposition as illegitimate and contrary to party principles.
Politics

PDP Leaders Hold Emergency Meeting Over Wike, Party Crisis

PDP internal crisis deepens as leaders meet over Wike’s withdrawal and secretariat closure in Abuja.
Politics

Peter Obi: Nigeria a Difficult Country for Good People to Govern

Peter Obi highlighted how leadership in Nigeria is not easy and praised Governor Otti’s efforts during a service held in Abia.
Politics

Jigawa Delegates Disrupt Atiku, Obi Political Coalition Meeting

Tensions erupted at a political coalition meeting in Abuja as Jigawa delegates disrupted proceedings over imposed representation.
Politics

Wike Breaks Ranks With PDP Over Broken Party Agreements

Wike pulls out of all PDP agreements, blames key leaders for party instability.
News

When Nollywood Meets Politics: How Celebrities Are Shaping Nigeria’s Electoral Landscape

KEY POINTS Nigerian celebrities from Nollywood and the music industry are increasingly influencing political...
Politics

Ribadu Outlines Security Gains Under Tinubu Administration

Nuhu Ribadu has remarked that Nigeria’s security situation has improved a lot since President Tinubu came into office, with over 13,000 terrorist members dealt with by authorities.
Politics

INEC Adopts AI to Strengthen Election Planning and Voter Services

A new AI Division within the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was introduced recently to help improve election planning, logistics and credibility, a big sign of modernizing Nigeria’s election processes.
Politics

Gov. Eno Tells Appointees: Join APC or Step Down

Gov Eno defects to APC, urges appointees to follow or resign amid political shift in Akwa Ibom.
Load more

Latest articles

News

Adelabu Quits as Power Minister to Chase Oyo Governorship Ambition

KEY POINTS Adebayo Adelabu has resigned as Minister of Power, effective April 30, 2026. ...
News

FG, States, LGs Share ₦2.036 Trillion as Taiwo Oyedele Chairs First FAAC Meeting

KEY POINTS FG, states, and LGs received allocations from March 2026 revenue, with oil-producing...
News

Senate Orders Full Probe Into Boko Haram Attacks on Military Bases in Borno

KEY POINTS The Senate ordered a full military audit following deadly attacks on bases...
News

Court Orders DSS to Detain Six Suspects Over Alleged Terrorism in Abuja

KEY POINTS Six defendants were arraigned in Abuja on a 13-count charge of alleged...