The Federal Ministry of Education says it will host a high-level stakeholders’ workshop aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s education data infrastructure and improving coordination across the sector. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Boriowo Folasade, director of press and public relations at the ministry, said the workshop would hold on May 14, 2026. According to the…
Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, has questioned Peter Obi’s promise to serve only one term if elected president in 2027. In a post on X on Thursday, Onanuga said Obi’s history of changing political parties showed that his political promises could not be trusted. Obi had earlier said in…
Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, says he will not remain in office beyond a single four-year term if elected president in 2027. Obi spoke during an exclusive interview with News Central TV. The former Anambra governor said his position was necessary to preserve political stability and respect the country’s informal…
Adams Oshiomhole, senator representaing Edo North senatorial district, says discussions about who will become the next senate president are premature, insisting that his immediate focus is securing re-election to the senate. His position comes following disputes between him and Senator Godswill Akpabio who is pushing for amendment of the senate rule to exclude senators who…
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory, says many Nigerians demand infrastructure and public services but are unwilling to comply with tax obligations. Wike spoke while responding to questions from journalists over complaints about the conduct of some tax collectors in the FCT, particularly officials of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). The minister…
Samson Itodo, the executive director of Yiaga Africa, says Nigeria’s Electoral Act does not expressly prohibit or sanction dual membership of political parties, despite growing concerns over politicians associating with multiple parties. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Wednesday, Itodo said it was morally wrong for an individual to belong to two political…
Bolaji Abdullahi, the national publicity secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says the party has moved on from the exit of Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, insisting that a broader opposition coalition ahead of 2027 remains possible. Obi and Kwankwaso joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress from the ADC over internal crisis in the…
Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation Magazine and a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says Nigerian politicians now treat zoning as the main qualification for winning presidential elections instead of focusing on governance issues affecting citizens. Momodu spoke during an interview on ARISE News’ Prime Time programme on Tuesday. According to him, political actors…
Caleb Mutfwang, the governor of Plateau State, has cautioned residents and media practitioners against rushing to post reports of killings and attacks in Plateau on social media, saying such actions could damage the state’s image. Mutfwang spoke during a stakeholders meeting in Plateau State. The governor said that although his administration does not hide security…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has fixed its presidential nomination form at N60 million ahead of the 2027 general election. The party also pegged the governorship nomination form at N30 million. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, aspirants seeking seats in the House of Representatives will pay N6 million, while Senate aspirants are expected…
