The Southern Political Progressives Amalgamation Forum has urged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to choose its vice-presidential candidate carefully. The group said the decision could shape the party’s chances in the 2027 presidential election. According to the forum, the ADC should nominate a running mate with broad acceptance across the South. It added that the…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fined members of the Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ₦140 million after dismissing their leadership suit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The court also ordered the plaintiffs’ lawyer, Chris Uche, to personally pay ₦10 million to discourage the filing…
President Bola Tinubu has praised the transformation taking place in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), saying Abuja is changing for the better under the leadership of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. The President made the remark on Friday during a thanksgiving dinner held in Abuja. The event celebrated the inauguration of 31 projects completed across the…
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has questioned an alleged N6.44 billion allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers despite Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the tournament. Atiku also alleged that the Tinubu administration was attempting to manipulate the narrative surrounding the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC)…
African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, says he will reverse the naming of highways, public institutions and other national assets after President Bola Tinubu if elected in 2027. Sowore made the pledge in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Friday. He was reacting to the Federal Government’s decision to rename the…
David Umahi said the Ministry of Works approved the new name after consulting the Permanent Secretary, Minister of State, directors and other senior officials. According to him, Tinubu conceived the coastal highway project about 27 years ago while serving as Governor of Lagos State. He said the President’s commitment made the project a reality. “We…
President Bola Tinubu has signed an executive order to strengthen Nigeria’s virtual assets sector and accelerate the country’s digital economy. The order provides a clearer regulatory framework for digital financial products. It also encourages innovation, protects investors and supports market growth. Order strengthens regulatory framework The executive order sets out clearer rules for virtual assets…
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has threatened to take the Federal Government to court over the allocation of newly built luxury houses to judges in Abuja. Falana described the housing scheme as discriminatory and illegal. He argued that the government should not extend exclusive benefits to one category of…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is considering a nationwide mock presidential poll as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. The commission said the exercise would test its election technology under nationwide conditions before the polls. It added that the plan would help identify technical weaknesses and improve the credibility of future elections….
Former National Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Chief Peter Ameh, has urged the United States to extend its planned monitoring of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections beyond election day. He said credible election observation should begin well before Nigerians cast their ballots and continue until the entire electoral process is completed. Ameh made the…
