Naija News recalls that Jonathan lost the 2015 election to his successor, former President Muhammadu Buhari. It is worth noting that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the time was under the supervision of its former chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja during the YIAGA Africa Reflection Conference on Democratic Elections […] More
At least five governors within the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have reportedly aligned with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in a covert strategy to abandon the party in favor of a Nasir El-Rufai–Peter Obi presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election. Sources within the opposition, speaking to Daily Independent, confirmed that negotiations are […] More
Obi, in a statement on Tuesday by the spokesman for the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR), Ibrahim Umar, also denied participating in the June 12 political struggles. According to him, attempts to link him to any role in the annulment of the June 12 election is the pure handwork of blackmailers. Peter Obi clarified that […] More
Reports indicate that Akpoti-Uduaghan objected to the relocation of her seat after a reshuffle caused by opposition lawmakers defecting to the majority wing, which led to a confrontation between her and the Senate President. On February 25, 2025, she filed a suit at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, naming the President of the Senate, […] More
The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Kaduna State, Edward Masha has alleged that most of the politicians dumping the party supported or worked for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 general elections. Masha who listed some of the reasons why people leave their parties said the rave of defection rocking […] More
Naija News gathered that the crucial sessions will be held next Tuesday and Wednesday. Initially slated for September 11 and 12, 2024, in Abuja, the meetings were abruptly called off without an official explanation. However, a leaked memo from the APC secretariat has confirmed fresh dates for the gatherings, according to Punch. The memo, signed […] More
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday said a meeting with US envoy, Keith Kellogg restores hope for success. Zelenskiy also pledged that Ukraine was ready to work quickly to produce a strong agreement on investments and security with the United States. “General Kellogg, a meeting which restores hope. We need strong agreements that will really […] More
The lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has accused the Senate leadership of attempting to silence her. Akpoti-Uduaghan made the allegation during an interview on Human Rights Radio on Friday, stating that she has faced intimidation since joining the Senate, and warning that plans were underway to suspend her. “I know that right […] More
The Senate on Wednesday said it would on Monday begin further consideration of the Tax Reform Bills forwarded to the National Assembly in October 2024 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The four bills, Nigeria Tax Bill; Nigeria Tax Administration Bill; Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill; and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill, are meant to […] More
Valentine Ozigbo, a former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2021 Anambra State governorship election and a key contender for the 2025 race, has officially resigned from the Labour Party (LP). His departure from the party has fueled speculations ahead of the upcoming elections. Ozigbo’s resignation comes amid growing rumours suggesting that he may […] More
Stakeholders under the umbrella of the Anambra Coalition for Progressive Change on Wednesday purchased the N50 million Nomination and Expression of Interest forms for a leading governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo. Okonkwo is seeking the APC governorship ticket to challenge Governor Chukwuma Soludo […] More
Northern leaders have been divided over the possible re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Findings by Sunday PUNCH revealed that the once monolithic North is now split, with core northerners determined to oust Tinubu in 2027, while northern minorities support his re-election. Our correspondents noted that although core northerners complain about the President’s unfavourable […] More