Category: Politics
Senate Orders INEC to Conduct By-Elections for Anambra South, Edo Central Seats
The Nigerian Senate has officially directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct by-elections to fill the vacant Senate seats in Anambra South and Edo Central Senatorial Districts. Senate President Godswill Akpabio issued the directive during plenary while formally declaring the seats vacant. The vacancies arose following the death…
APC Clears Seven Aspirants for Anambra Governorship Primary
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Screening Committee has cleared seven aspirants to participate in the party’s Anambra State Governorship Primary Election set for Saturday, April 5, 2025. A statement from Felix Morka, APC’s National Publicity Secretary, confirmed that the party has issued Certificates of Clearance to all aspirants. The screening…
“Kalu Urges Collaboration Over Politics for South East Development”
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has emphasized the need for partnership and collaboration over politics to ensure the success of the South East Development Commission (SEDC). Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement and reception hosted by Prince Arthur Eze in Enugu, Kalu, represented by Deputy Minority Whip…
Former presidential spokesperson, Doyin Okupe dies at 72
Former presidential spokesperson, and prominent political strategist Dr. Doyin Okupe,, has passed away. His death was confirmed on Friday, March 7, 2025. Okupe, was a key figure in Nigerian politics, having served as a senior adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan and as the Director-General of Peter Obi’s 2023 Presidential…
Senate President’s Wife Sues Senator Natasha for N250 Billion Over Alleged Defamation
Mrs. Unoma Godswill Akpabio, wife of the Senate President, has filed multiple lawsuits against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, demanding N250 billion in general damages and an unconditional apology to be published in two national newspapers. The legal battle, initiated at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, revolves around…
Journalists Barred as APC NEC Holds High-Stakes Meeting
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) convened in Abuja for a crucial meeting at the party’s National Secretariat, with key leaders in attendance. Security was heightened around the venue on Blantyre Street, as armed personnel, including soldiers from the Guards Brigade, restricted movement. Journalists, despite…
Anambra APC Aspirants Reject Zoning, Demand Open Governorship Contest
Aspirants vying for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket in Anambra have strongly opposed alleged plans to zone the party’s ticket to a specific senatorial district. During a gathering at the APC headquarters in Abuja, the aspirants dismissed zoning as a political strategy adopted by the All Progressives Grand…
NNPP Suspends Senator Kawu Sumaila Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has suspended Senator Kawu Sumaila, who represents Kano South Senatorial District, over allegations of anti-party activities and ties to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje. Sumaila’s suspension, announced by the NNPP leadership in Kano State on Sunday, also affects…
Aiyedatiwa Sworn in as Ondo Governor, Begins Four-Year Term
Lucky Aiyedatiwa has officially assumed office as the Governor of Ondo State, marking the beginning of his first full four-year term following the passing of former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu in December 2023. The inauguration took place on Monday at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure, the state capital, two…