Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised the House of Representatives for rejecting a proposal to criminalise vote-buying during party primaries. He described the decision as a serious setback for Nigeria’s democratic process. In a statement shared on his official X handle on Sunday, Obi said many Nigerians had expected lawmakers to take…
Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended President Bola Tinubu for securing the release of the final batch of students abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, in Niger State. The rescue of the remaining 130 students brings the total number of freed pupils to 230. Security…
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries expresses deep concerns about how the files of Jeffrey Epstein have been handled by the Justice Department. Jeffries calls the latest move inadequate in an interview with the ABC “This Week.” Additionally Jeffries emphasizes the latest move does not meet legal requirements. This particular move therefore prompts calls for more…
The Federal Government has warned that imposing the death penalty on terrorists will not end insecurity in Nigeria. Instead, the Tinubu administration said such punishment could worsen the country’s security challenges. FG Rejects Death Penalty Proposal The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), spoke at a public hearing on…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked the Federal Government to suspend the 2025 tax laws. The party said alleged alterations affected key provisions of the laws. ADC made the call in a statement released on Saturday. Its spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, signed the statement. ADC Alleges Illegal Alterations According to the ADC, a review revealed…
President Bola Tinubu left Abuja on December 20, 2025. He boarded a Boeing 737 Business Jet at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 11:45 a.m. This aircraft carries tail number 5N-FGT. Officials acquired it in 2005 during Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration for $43 million. Moreover the jet faced sale in July 2025 for cost cutting reasons. Buyers…
President Bola Tinubu issues a strong warning to state governors. He threatens to slash their allocations if they block local government autonomy. This move aims to enforce a Supreme Court ruling. Tinubu stresses direct fund releases to local governments. Moreover Tinubu highlights compliance issues. Some governors still withhold statutory allocations. He vows to use an…
Abia State Governor Alex Otti recently made a clear statement. He insists he will leave politics after his term ends. This announcement addresses rumors about his future plans. Otti emphasizes his focus on current duties. Moreover Otti restates his long-held position. He plans to retire after eight years in office. He dismisses any ideas of…
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced in a public statement on December 19, 2025, that she is withdrawing from the campaign to run as the next Governor of the state of New York. Moreover she declares that she will choose not to run again in the election as a member of the House of Representatives in…
Former Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi has died at the age of 68. Notably, Nwaoboshi represented Delta North Senatorial District in the National Assembly. According to family sources, he passed away on Friday in Abuja after a brief illness. Governor Oborevwori Confirms Death Meanwhile, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, confirmed the death in a…
