Umar Moriki, a senior APC leader in Zamfara State, passed away on Saturday at the age of 62. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours while he was returning to Kaduna from Gusau, the Zamfara state capital. Political Engagement Before His Passing On Friday, Moriki attended a meeting and a grand reception organized by…
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has apologised to the House of Representatives for the unruly behaviour of a senior Board official during an investigative hearing. His appearance before the House Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies marked his first engagement with lawmakers since the incident. Background…
The PDP expulsion crisis intensified on Saturday. The Umar Damagun–led faction removed FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, ex-Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose, and eight other senior figures for alleged anti-party activities.The announcement came during the party’s Elective National Convention in Ibadan. It immediately sparked debates within the political community. Wike Among 10 Leaders Affected The PDP expulsion…
Lawmakers in Benin approve a key constitutional change. They extend the presidential term from five years to seven years. This move creates a bicameral parliament as well. Moreover the vote occurs in Porto Novo. Ninety members support the revision while nineteen oppose it. The assembly amends the 1990 Constitution last revised in 2019. Key Amendments…
Legislative businesses at the Bauchi State House of Assembly have ground to a halt following a nationwide strike by the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN). PASAN Strike Targets Financial Autonomy The staff downed tools to demand financial independence for state legislatures. Adamu Yusuf, Chairman of PASAN in Bauchi, confirmed the industrial action on Friday….
On Friday, 14 out of 26 members of the Ondo State House of Assembly passed a vote of confidence in Assembly Speaker Chief Olamide Oladiji. This follows a report that 12 lawmakers had passed a vote of no confidence, alleging misappropriation of N50 million. The Deputy Speaker, Hon. Ololade Gbegudu, shared the vote of confidence…
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed reports suggesting he called Naval Officer A.M Yerima a fool. He explained that the controversy exaggerates a personal conflict with the Nigerian military. Wike Speaks Out on Controversy During a press briefing, Wike clarified that some individuals are trying to create a false impression of a rift. “I never…
Chief Willie Obiano, immediate past governor of Anambra State, is alive and in excellent health, according to a statement from Dr. Paul Nwosu, former Commissioner for Information in the state. Dr. Nwosu issued the clarification on Friday in Awka, dismissing circulating claims that Obiano had died in a London hospital. Obiano Reassures Family and Supporters…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). This renewal gives him another five years to lead the agency. Marwa first assumed the role in 2021 after serving as the head of the Presidential Advisory Committee for the Elimination…
News outlets are citing the death of Willie Obiano at a London hospital. According to sources, the former Anambra governor took his last breath on the 14th of November 2025. People react with shock and sadness on Nigerian social media. The Rise of Obiano From 2014 to 2022, Obiano is the governor of Anambra state….
