News Category - Politics
PDP NWC INSISTS 100TH NEC WILL HOLD JUNE 30, SAYS "SPECIAL EXPANDED NATIONAL CAUCUS" UNKNOWN TO CONSTITUTION
For the avoidance of doubt, the National Working Committee (NWC) assures all Party members that the 100th NEC meeting will proceed as scheduled tomorrow Monday, 30th June, 2025 at the NEC Hall of the Wadata Plaza, PDP National Secretariat, Abuja.
Read More →SENATOR GEORGE AKUME REMAINS AS SGF - FG
The Office of the SGF urged the public, media organisations, and digital platforms to discountenance such rumours and to exercise caution as well as verify the authenticity of information before dissemination.
Read More →PRESIDENCY DEFENDS TINUBU'S HISTORIC VISIT TO ST LUCIA
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, BAYO ONANUGA, said the visit paves the way for the rekindling of ancestral bonds and the igniting a new era of diplomatic, cultural, and economic possibilities between Nigeria and Saint Lucia.
Read More →NNPP KNOCKS KWANKWASO OVER RUMOURS OF HIS ALLEGED MOVES TO JOIN APC
NNPP’s National Secretary, Comrade OGINNI OLAPOSI, disclosed in a statement that it would be a relief to the party for KWANKWASO to be accepted into the APC.
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INEC CONFIRMS APPLICATIONS FROM 110 GROUPS SEEKING REGISTRATION AS POLITICAL PARTIES
"For transparency and public information, the list will be uploaded to our website and social media platforms shortly while hard copies are included in your folders for this meeting."
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100TH NEC MEETING: PDP DELEGATION MEETS INEC LEADERSHIP IN ABUJA
Professor Yakubu reaffirmed INEC’s commitment to its statutory responsibilities, stating, “Our role is to ensure that the rules are followed.”
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100TH PDP NEC MEETING THREATENED, AS DAMAGUM MEETS INEC CHAIRMAN
This comes after INEC rejected the PDP’s notice for its forthcoming 100th National Executive Committee on June 30, 2025, for noncompliance with the commission’s guideline.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU'S FMR SPOKESMAN VOWS TO CAMPAIGN AGAINST HIS RE-ELECTION
ALIYU AUDU alleged that President TINUBU prefers to act in vengeance over collective progress in his recent decisions and utterances.
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JUNE 12: CAPPA TASKS FG ON DEMOCRACY DIVIDENDS
CAPPA also warned that Nigeria’s key institutions and basic freedoms are under siege. It said that the country’s anti-corruption agencies, legislature, and even the judiciary continue to wobble under political pressure.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU ABORTS NATIONAL BROADCAST TO MARK DEMOCRACY DAY
President TINUBU opted to address Nigerians through the National Assembly in a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives.
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DEMOCRACY DAY: US, UK, CANADA, 2 OTHERS LAMPOON NIGERIAN AUTHORITIES OVER MISUSE OF CYBER CRIMES ACT
The Heads of Mission in Nigeria encourage Nigerian lawmakers to consider reform of the Cybercrimes Act to narrow the definitions of key terms such as “false information,” cyberstalking,” insult,” hatred,” and “harassment,” and ensure those definitions cannot be used erroneously to silence critics.
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DEMOCRACY DAY: GROUP CALLS FOR LIFTING OF EMERGENCY RULE IN RIVERS STATE
President TINUBU had on March 18, 2025, proclaimed emergency rule in Rivers State, effectively suspending Governor SIMINALAYI FUBARA and other elected officials.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU TO ADDRESS NIGERIANS IN NATIONAL BROADCAST ON DEMOCRACY DAY
A member of the committee, ABDULHAKEEM ADEOYE, said there will be no Democracy Day parade.
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LAGOS AFFAIRS: GOV SANWO-OLU SAYS NO RIFT WITH PRESIDENT TINUBU
Aafter solidarity visit in the company of members of the Lagos State Governor’s Advisory Council, Governor SANWO-OLU told reporters that the President was happy to receive them.
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ALIYU AUDU RESIGNS AS PRESIDENT TINUBU'S SSA, PUBLIC AFFAIRS
The Presidency is yet to respond to the resignation of the presidential aide as at the time of filing this report.
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DEMOCRACY DAY: FG DECLARES PUBLIC HOLIDAY ON THURSDAY, JUNE 12
Minister of Interior says June 12 represents Nigeria’s historic journey to building a nation where truth and justice reign and peace is sustained and the future assured.
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APC GAINS, AS GOV UMO ENO DUMPS UMBRELLA AND PICKS BROOM
"I assure you, my dear Akwaibomites, that I will continue to work tirelessly for our state's growth, peace, and prosperity. Let us move forward together..."
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PRESIDENT TINUBU ASKS NIGERIANS TO KEEP HOPE ALIVE IN SALLAH GOODWILL MESSAGE
He reaffirmed his commitment to the same values and expressed his deep appreciation for the faith, patience, and perseverance of Nigerians.
Read More →TANZANIA BLOCKS ACCESS TO X DUE TO PORNOGRAPHY
Tanzanians on social media reported that access to X was blocked due to rising political tensions.
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FUBARA VISITS PRESIDENT TINUBU, AS IBAS APPOINTS NEW PERM SECS IN RIVERS STATE
Images shared by the Presidential spokesman, BAYO ONANUGA, show Governor FUBARA in a warm handshake with President TINUBU
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AFENIFERE MIDTERM REPORT SCORES TINUBU LOW ON PERFORMANCE
Only selfless and empathetic leadership can serve the people, not Prebendalist and hedonistic lifestyle. If this Midterm Report was an academic exercise, the student will receive an Advice to Withdraw from the examiner, but we believe there is still room for redemption.
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2ND ANNIVERSARY: WE HAVE MADE UNDENIABLE PROGRESS - PRESIDENT TINUBU
"While our administration has implemented the reforms to restore and reinvigorate our national economy and strengthen our social fabric as a strong and united country, I must thank my fellow citizens for your unrelenting support and belief in the grand vision we share..."
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FREE SPEECH: U.S. THREATENS VISA RESTRICTION AGAINST FOREIGN OFFICIALS
"Free speech is essential to the American way of life – a birthright over which foreign governments have no authority." - Secretary Rubio.
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INEC CREATES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DIVISION
INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, said the initiative puts the Commission in the forefront of institutionalising AI capabilities within its ICT infrastructure.
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BUDGIT DIRECTOR SAYS FAILED DEMOCRACIES CAUSE OF MILITARY COUPS IN WEST AFRICA, AS CIVICTECH CONFERENCE HOLDS IN LAGOS
With participants, mainly young people drawn across Ghana, Cape Verde, Togo, Senegal, among others, the conference explored topics such as Strengthening Democracy in West Africa Through Technology and Democracy in Digital Age.
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CAPPA FAULTS LAGOS WATER MOU FOR LACKING TRANSPARENCY
The NGO called for transparency about the deal, saying the Lagos State government owed its taxpayers a duty of disclosure and accountability.
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ABIA GOVT SETS N120 BILLION IGR TARGET, LAUNCHES STATEWIDE DATA ENUMERATION
This initiative, aimed at capturing detailed data on houses, businesses, and residents, is designed to boost revenue generation, ensure fairness in taxation, and improve access to social services across the state.
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FEC APPROVES NIGERIA FIRST POLICY TO BOOST LOCAL INDUSTRIES
The main thrust of the policy is that goods produced in Nigeria will henceforth receive deserved priority in federal government procurement.
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LET YOUR FINDINGS OFFER PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS: RIVERS SOLAD CHARGE COURSE PARTICIPANTS
He emphasized the significance of their study tour to Rivers State, saying that there were prevailing security threats to lives and property, which necessitated the intervention of the current administration through the proclamation of a state of emergency.
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FUBARA'S CPS ABANDONS FB PAGE DUE TO REPEATED HACKING, CREATES NEW ONE
Nelson Chukwudi dissociate himself from offensive materials, and wish to inform his followers that he had stopped using that page to provide them with his content.
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