CAC boss apologizes as Senate rescinds call for his sack
The Nigerian Senate has reversed its previous call for the removal of the Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission, Hussaini Magaji, after he apologized for not attending earlier sessions.
Nigeria: Prioritize the Welfare of Nigerians First, Angaye Tells Political Leaders
Professor Gesiye Angaye urges Nigerian political leaders to focus on citizens' welfare amidst a growing governance crisis marked by insecurity, poverty, and unemployment.
Peter Obi slams politicians’ focus on 2027 elections despite rising insecurity
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi criticizes Nigerian political leaders for focusing on the 2027 elections while insecurity and violence escalate across the nation.
State police: Constitutional amendment must prevent governors’ abuse, Tinubu tells Representatives
President Bola Tinubu has urged the House of Representatives to amend the Constitution to establish state police, ensuring safeguards against potential abuses by governors.
Actress Eniola Badmus threatens lawsuit over prostitution allegation
Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus plans to sue an individual who accused her of running a prostitution network involving young women and prominent Nigerian figures.
El-Rufai has become a political prisoner of war – ADC chieftain
ADC chieftain Oladimeji Fabiyi criticizes the Nigerian government for what he sees as politically motivated actions against former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai.
Rep rejects claims linking Edo to attack on Obi’s convoy
A Nigerian lawmaker has dismissed allegations connecting the Edo State Government to an attack on Peter Obi's convoy, calling them politically motivated and lacking evidence.
Ex-Senate chief whip distances self from attack on Odigie-Oyegun’s house
Sir Rowland Owie, a former Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, has publicly distanced himself from the attacks on Chief John Odigie-Oyegun’s house and a party Secretariat following a political event in Nigeria.
Morning recap: NASS approves e-transmission with manual backup, EFCC extends El-Rufai detention, Plateau indigenes killed, other top stories
The Nigerian National Assembly has approved the electronic transmission of election results with a manual backup, while various incidents including attacks and detentions also make headlines.
NANS warns politicians over shady campus projects
The National Association of Nigerian Students cautions public officials against misusing constituency funds for dubious projects in academic institutions.
Stormy Petrel of Contradictions, King of Dangling Suspense
The article discusses the insincerity of Nigerian federal administrations in addressing corruption, focusing on their deceptive strategies and manipulative politics.
Nigeria: Women Protest At National Assembly, Demand Passage of Special Seats Bill
Women groups protested at the Nigerian National Assembly, urging the passage of a bill to create special seats for women in parliament.
Afternoon Recap: El-Rufai charged over NSA phone tapping, US hits eight Nigerians with terror sanctions, other top stories
The Nigerian government is facing a turbulent week with fresh sanctions from the US against eight individuals linked to terrorist activities while legal actions against former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai are underway.
BREAKING: FG files charges against El-Rufai over intercepting NSA Ribadu’s phone
The Nigerian Federal Government has filed charges against former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai for allegedly intercepting the phone communications of National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu.
Emergency plenary: National Assembly moves to shift presidential poll to Feb 13
The Nigerian National Assembly announced an emergency plenary to possibly reschedule the presidential election date to February 13, 2027.
Call for INEC chair’s resignation needless – Group
A Nigerian group contends that calls for the resignation of the INEC chairman are unwarranted, warning against divisive political rhetoric.
Nigeria: Electoral Act - Dickson Faults Senate's Decision On Electronic Transmission of Results
Senator Seriake Dickson criticizes the Nigerian Senate's decision to include provisions that weaken the push for electronic transmission of election results.
Nigeria: Lawyer Sues INEC, Political Parties Over Exorbitant Nomination, Expression of Interest Fees
A Nigerian lawyer has filed a lawsuit against INEC and political parties, challenging high nomination and expression of interest fees ahead of the 2027 elections.
Abba Yusuf: From protégé to turncoat
The article examines the political journey of Abba Yusuf, who evolved from being a protégé of Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso to a controversial figure in Nigerian politics.
Nigeria: Single Term Not Enough for Nigerian Lawmakers - David Mark
David Mark, former Senate President, advocates for lawmakers in Nigeria to have more than one term, citing the need for experience to effectively serve their constituencies.
NLC threatens protests over Electoral Act amendment
The Nigeria Labour Congress warns of nationwide protests over confusion concerning amendments to the Electoral Act, especially regarding the electronic transmission of election results.
Afternoon recap: Army pulls out retired generals, Obi-Kwankwaso ticket, other top stories
This article provides an afternoon recap of major developments in Nigeria including the valedictory parade for retired generals, political ticket proposals, and legal issues involving a Nigerian man in the US.
Nigerian leaders respected abroad, bullied at home — Remi Tinubu
Senator Oluremi Tinubu highlighted the contrast between the international respect Nigerian leaders receive and the criticism they face domestically, attributing it to hate narratives and political manipulation.
LP, NNPP caution FG, governors over FAAC windfall
The New Nigeria Peoples Party and Labour Party have warned the Federal Government and state governors against mismanagement of the recent FAAC windfall, emphasizing that increased revenue has not improved governance or living conditions for Nigerians.
Nigerians demand real-time election result upload, Ezekwesili cautions lawmakers
Oby Ezekwesili warns Nigerian senators about the risks of ambiguities in the amended Electoral Act while citizens call for real-time electronic upload of election results.
Nigerian leaders eager to step into colonisers’ shoes – Soyinka
Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka expressed concern that Nigeria's leaders, despite the country's independence in 1960, appeared ready to emulate the oppressive practices of colonial rulers.
Electoral Act: Senate cuts INEC election notice window to 180 days
The Nigerian Senate has approved a reduction of the election notice period for the Independent National Electoral Commission from 360 days to 180 days.
Oyo: Makinde holds superior ground over Wike, says Akinfenwa
Political scientist Akinwunmi Akinfenwa claims that while Nyesom Wike is a significant figure in Nigerian politics, Governor Seyi Makinde has a strong hold over Oyo State's political landscape.
Akpabio, Obi, Nnamani, others pay tribute to late Enugu senator
Prominent Nigerian political leaders paid tributes to the late Senator Okey Ezea, honoring him as a principled lawmaker during a memorial service in Abuja.
Nigerian billionaire Tonlagha hires lobbyists to push Nigeria-US ties
Nigerian billionaire Matthew Tonlagha has engaged a US lobbying firm to enhance the relationship between Nigeria and the United States amid ongoing government lobbying efforts.
Nigerian constitution is one of the best in the world – Ex-Kebbi senator
Former Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah claims Nigeria's Constitution is among the best globally, attributing challenges to its implementation rather than the document itself.