Politics

On January 4 and 5, 1967, delegates and representatives from both the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Eastern Region, led by Lieutenant-Colonel Emeka Ojukwu, met in Aburi, Ghana to agree on what is now known as the Aburi Accord. The meeting at Aburi was supposed to be the last opportunity to avoid any conflict […] More

As dawn breaks over Nigeria, the anticipation surrounding the 2027 presidential race intensifies, drawing closer the pivotal moment when citizens will choose their next leader. Amid this bustling political activity, intriguing prophecies have surfaced regarding the identity of Nigeria’s next president. While numerous challenges and fierce rivalries lie ahead, it is believed that a singular, […] More

The Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has banned night grazing following the death of scores of people in a spate of attacks and killings in some communities. The governor also restricted the movement of cattle on vehicles from 7 p.m. Issuing the ban in a statewide broadcast on Wednesday in Jos, Governor Mutfwang said the attacks […] More

He also claimed that the NNPP leader, former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, would join the ruling party. This is as he also claimed that the NNPP leader, former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, would join the ruling party. Ganduje stated this in Abuja on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the Tinubu Support Group […] More

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Ajibola Bashiru, has stated that Nigeria does not operate a socialist economy where electricity generation, transmission, and distribution are provided free of charge to citizens. Senator Bashiru made the remark during an appearance on Channels Television’s Political Paradigm programme on Tuesday. He explained that the […] More

The governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has explained in detail why the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) failed to win the presidential seat in 2023. Makinde while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today said the party’s loss to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu was self-inflicted. He said, before the election, he […] More

The Lagos house of assembly has asked the state government to fully enforce the tenancy law of 2015. In a motion during plenary on April 15, Sa’ad Olumoh, member representing Ajeromi-Ifelodun constituency I, said there is a need to curb excessive rent increments that have worsened the housing crisis in the state. He cited section […] More

The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21 as public holidays to mark Good Friday and Easter Monday. This was disclosed in a statement by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Tuesday in Abuja. Announcing this on behalf of the Federal Government, the Minister extended heartfelt congratulations to Christians across […] More

The Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Hashim Dungurawa has reacted to the alleged defection of some top political figures from the party. Sources who spoke to Punch confirmed that top political figures of the NNPP attended a closed-door meeting, with the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. […] More

The All Progressives Congress (APC) loyal to Governor Hyacinth Alia in Benue State has assured its members and supporters that it will pursue all legal avenues to reclaim its mandate at the Court of Appeal, following a recent tribunal judgement in Abuja. Recall that the tribunal sitting at NBA House, Abuja, had sacked some LG […] More

A retired Chief Magistrate of Rivers State Judiciary, Ejike King George, has publicly rejected the official explanation for his compulsory retirement, calling it a misrepresentation and accusing political influences behind his removal from office. In a statement released on Tuesday, George dismissed the allegations of misconduct that were cited as the reason for his compulsory […] More

A former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of incompetence, nepotism and betrayal of the founding ideals of the All Progressives Congress (APC). El-Rufai, who recently dumped the APC for the Social Democratic Party (SDP), alleged that Nigeria had been moving backwards since Tinubu assumed office on May […] More