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…
The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria’s democratic development, promising continued support for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to INEC headquarters in Abuja. He visited the commission alongside Governance Adviser, Dr….
The House of Representatives has urged Nigerian youths to play a more active role in shaping the country’s democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections. Lawmakers said the future of Nigeria’s democracy depends largely on the choices, participation and civic engagement of young people. The call came on Thursday during the Youth Town Hall, one…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has intensified efforts to lure Senator Rufai Hanga away from Rabiu Kwankwaso‘s political camp ahead of the 2027 general election. Fresh speculation emerged on Thursday after APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, held a meeting with Hanga, a prominent Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) chieftain and senator representing Kano Central. Although…
Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has filed a ₦15 billion defamation suit against Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew over allegations of bribery, abuse of office and official misconduct. He filed the suit before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, after Adeyemi publicly accused him of demanding a 48 per…
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina as a non-career ambassador despite objections from some lawmakers and protests by civil society organisations over his nomination. Lawmakers approved the nomination after considering and adopting the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs during plenary. The committee is chaired by Senator Sani Bello, while…
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has praised President Bola Tinubu for approving major infrastructure projects in the South-East. He said the projects demonstrate the administration’s commitment to rebuilding the region and healing the lingering scars of the Nigerian Civil War. Soludo made the remarks in a statement posted on his official X account on…
The Federal Government and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) have launched a $500 million Niger Delta Agriculture Investment Fund to boost food production, create jobs and drive industrial growth across the region. Vice President Kashim Shettima unveiled the initiative on Wednesday during the Niger Delta Agricultural Development and Investment Summit at the Presidential Villa…
