This category document all political news in Nigeria and the world.
On Thursday, the Edo State government appealed to Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja to stay the execution of the judgment reinstating Philip Shaibu as the…
Olisa Agbakoba, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has advised the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) against taking over the Dangote Refinery. This warning comes in response to comments by…
Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has expressed his willingness to sell the Dangote Refinery to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). In an exclusive interview with Premium…
The Enugu State Government issued a stern warning on Monday to those considering the enforcement of a sit-at-home order in the state, urging them to desist. This announcement came after…
The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Bennett Igweh, has called on residents and indigenes to refrain from participating in a nationwide protest scheduled for August 1.…
The Nigerian government has announced that the days of purchasing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at prices ranging from N750 to N1,000 per liter are over. In a significant move, the…
Philip Shaibu, the reinstated deputy governor of Edo State, has issued a strong warning against violence and anti-democratic activities ahead of the September 21 governorship election. Shaibu, who was impeached…
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has praised President Joe Biden for stepping down and endorsing her as the Democratic presidential candidate. She has committed to defeating former President Donald Trump…
The Edo State Government has petitioned Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun following a violent incident on Thursday, July 18, 2024, which resulted in the death of a police inspector.…
Philip Shaibu, the recently reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This move marks a significant shift in the political landscape of…
In a shocking incident this afternoon, the motorcade of Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, was violently attacked. The attackers have been identified as members of…
A Federal High Court judge in Abuja has confirmed Asue Ighodalo as the rightful governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State.
Philip Shaibu, who was impeached in April by the Edo State House of Assembly following a dispute with Governor Godwin Obaseki over Shaibu's intention to run for the Edo Governorship…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured a sweeping victory in the Adamawa local government elections held on Saturday, winning all 21 chairmanship positions. Mohammed Umar, chairman of the Adamawa State…
The Edo State Government issued a stern warning yesterday against any attempts to disrupt the proceedings of the Edo State High Court in the case involving the Oba of Benin,…
Former President Donald Trump has returned to his home in New Jersey after being injured in an assassination attempt during a rally on Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania, according to BBC…
An incident occurred on Saturday evening in Butler, Pennsylvania, a key state for electoral college votes. Former United States President Donald Trump was swiftly removed from the stage after being…
In a surprising development, the woman who previously made headlines for hoarding COVID-19 palliatives and using them as birthday souvenirs has been appointed as the Executive Director of the Nigeria…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Idris Ajimobi as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Livestock Development. This role, under the Office of the President, aims to enhance…
As part of the efforts of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, NPM, Ph.D, to enhancing the security of lives and property, the Nigeria Police Force is set to…
A fire broke out on Saturday morning at the outer court of the Kofar Kudu Palace, home to the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. According to a statement by…
Mr. Godwin Obaseki, inaugurated a 20-member transition committee on Thursday to oversee the smooth transfer of power and knowledge to the next administration. The committee, chaired by former Commissioner for…
Muslim leaders in Nigeria have called on the Sokoto State Government to avoid any actions that could lead to the dethronement of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar…
On Thursday, the Nigerian Army's 82 Division carried out a major operation, "Operation Dragon Spit," destroying over 33 illegal refineries in the Obuaku and Imo Rivers areas of the Ipu…
The House of Representatives on Thursday took steps to address the frequent and unlawful arrest and detention of journalists by law enforcement agencies in the country.
Okwudili Ndiwe, known as Derico Nwamama, was a notorious criminal who terrorized the South East between the late 90s and early 2000s. He was just 22 years old.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lodged an appeal with the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal against the Federal High Court's decision that nullified its primary election, which…
In an unexpected turn of events, the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Inyang Ekwo, has annulled Asue Ighodalo’s candidacy for the upcoming Edo State governorship election…
An unidentified woman climbed the Ekpan-Refinery flyover in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State and jumped to her death on Saturday, June 29.
Prof. Lilian Orogbu, a House of Representatives member representing Awka North and South Federal Constituency, has empowered over 200 widows and youths in Anambra State with the skills and resources…
The Federal Government, under its Renewed Hope Agenda, is set to inaugurate the next phase of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, extending from Cross River to Akwa Ibom, in August.
Former Senator Shehu Sani has asserted that security challenges in northern Nigeria were more severe under former President Muhammadu Buhari than under current President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate in the last general election, has called on the Federal Government to release Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).…
Former Lagos Speaker Ikuforiji Acquitted of N300m Money Laundering ChargeAdeyemi Ikuforiji, former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has been acquitted of a N338.8 million money laundering charge…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has asserted that the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, must be protected diligently. Speaking at the ongoing North West Peace & Security…
An X user has taking to his x handle to share his opinion on the rival power struggles between GOVERNOR Sim Fubara and Wike (The past Governor Of River State)
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has announced that the Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) is the only document he still signs manually. Plans are now in place to begin electronic…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu, and other key figures from the South-South All Progressives Congress (APC) have reaffirmed their support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
The Kano State Government has ordered the demolition of the palace of Aminu Ado-Bayero, the 15th Emir of Kano.
A Federal High Court in Kano has nullified the Kano State Emirate Law 2024, which had dissolved the five Emirates in Kano State.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo state has expelled Philip Shaibu, the former deputy governor, along with Dan Orbih, the party’s national vice-chairman (south-south), and Omorgie Ihama, a former…
Sumonu Oladele “Baines” Giwa, widely known as Dele Giwa, was a Nigerian journalist born on March 16, 1947, to a family working in the palace of Oba Adesoji Aderemi, the…
The former deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has declared support for the opposition, All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo, in the upcoming September 21 governorship election in…
General Ishola Williams, a retired military officer, has voiced strong support for the establishment of state police as a solution to Nigeria's widespread security issues, including kidnapping and banditry.
In a significant move, the Kano State Police Command has issued a statewide ban on all durbar activities scheduled for the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. This directive, conveyed by Police Public…
Nigerians are enthusiastic about the affordability of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Gas Marketing Ltd starts dispensing autogas in Lagos.
On Thursday, Mr. Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, announced the World Bank's approval of two significant financial support packages.
Former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, on Wednesday commissioned the Edo State Secretariat Complex on Sapele Road, Benin City, commending Governor Godwin Obaseki’s commitment to the progress and development…
The Edo State Government has drawn a battle line with the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, insisting that there will be no reversal on…
Adesuwa was a beautiful princess and daughter of Ezomo N" Uzebu of the ancient Benin kingdom during the reign of Oba Akengbuda in 1752. She was famous for her unrivalled…
The decision to change the name from Dahomey to Benin was made in 1975 by the then-President of Benin, Mathieu Kérékou.
President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged that the past year of his administration has been quite challenging.
The Edo State Government has expressed sympathy to the Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate, Olumide Akpata, following the removal of his campaign billboards. This response was conveyed by the Commissioner…
A Nigerian is reported to have been deported from abroad for allegedly sending an NSPPD link to a Caucasian colleague.
Labour threw the entire nation into darkness on Monday after shutting down the national grid during enforcement of an industrial action.
African Export-Import Bank, on Thursday, announced an additional disbursement of $925m under the syndicated $3.3bn crude oil-backed prepayment facility sponsored by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited.
The Senate on Thursday urged President Bola Tinubu to overhaul the security response to incessant attacks of bandits in the North West and the North Central regions of the country.
Olumide Akpata, the Labour Party's governorship candidate for Edo State, has accused the Edo State government of orchestrating the removal of his campaign billboards around Benin City. Akpata claimed that…
Even with Kanu coming out to say that he has no hand in the Monday sit-at-home and your numerous publication Can't you see you are no longer in control? Can't…
President Bola Tinubu has directed Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, to present a new minimum wage template in 48 hours following the agreement reached with organized labour.
The Nigeria Labour Congress has disclosed on it X handle that the ongoing nationwide strike will continue despite the agreement signed with the Federal Government at Monday’s meeting.
Speaking at the 30th anniversary of Yusuf Ali & Co (Ghalib chambers) in Il?rin, Kwara State capital, on Saturday, June 1, Shettima also stated that President Bola Tinubu never influenced…
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the killing of five soldiers by suspected Indigenous People of Biafra, vowing stern action against the perpetrators and those calling for a sit-at-home order.
A former media aide to former Ekiti state governor Lere Olayinka, Ayo Fayose, has thrown jabs at Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, over his recent attacks on Peter Obi.
DESPITE the controversies that have trailed the process, the Swedish government has resolved to return 39 pieces of Benin Artefacts in her Museum to the custody of Omo N’ Oba…
To finance Nigeria’s N28.8 trillion budget, the federal government will eliminate the reliance on Ways & Means, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has…
The last six months of 2023, indeed, unfurled unimaginable economic hardship, especially for the poor, as the Federal Government removed fuel subsidy and liberalised the foreign exchange market.
The budget is N1.2tn higher than the budget he proposed to a joint session of the National Assembly on November 29, 2023. On Friday, December 29, 2023, the Senate increased…
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has been named the 2023 CAF Player of the Year following his heroics for his country and club.
As the oil-rich country hosts COP28, an Emirati company has signed agreements in Liberia, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe to convert part of their land into carbon credits – acts of…
A former president of the Nigerian Bar Association, Olumide Akpata, says his governorship ambition is not being sponsored by Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki.
The Presidential Election Petitions Court has said that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) cannot be forced to e-transmit election results. In a judgement delivered on Wednesday, September 6, the…
The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) has struck out the evidence of 10 out of the 13 witnesses called by Peter Obi and the Labour Party (LP) in support of…
The Presidential Election Petitions Court has held that the Labour Pary (LP) and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, failed to specify how they scored the majority of lawful votes in…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has vowed to end open grazing in Abuja, saying such can longer be tolerated.
The Nigerien government has reportedly signed a military contract with Russia's Wagner mercenaries, according to a new report.
The Deputy Governor of Edo state, Philips Shaibu has alleged that Governor Godwin Obaseki is plotting to impeach him.
President Bola Tinubu has appointed a special investigator, Jim Osayande Obazee, to probe the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Related Activities.
Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu has met with his personal physicians in an Abuja hospital outside the facility of the Department of State Services.
Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff, Maj. Gen. Christopher Musa, has asserted that "The Armed Forces of Nigeria have a sacred duty to protect the people and the constitution."
France and the European Union have cut off financial support to Niger after a coup toppled the West African country’s democratically elected president.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has restated that his government will be constructing a new port in the Badagry axis of the state to decongest Apapa and Tincan Island ports and bring…
The people of Inikorogha, a community in Ovia South-West local government area of Edo State, on Wednesday, commended the member representing Ovia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon.…
Nigerien soldiers have announced taking over power from President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been in detention since the early hours of Wednesday. The soldiers announced…
Olusegun Ogboye, permanent secretary, Lagos Ministry of Health, claimed the government summoned victims’ families, but they failed to show up.
In a shocking and unprecedented move, Nigerian Justice Boloukuoromo M. Ugo has resigned from the bench, citing demands from the executive branch that he believes would destroy the country's democracy.
President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima have made a fervent appeal to the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal.
Senator Abdullahi Adamu, the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has tendered his resignation according to multiple reports.
The lawyers addressed a section of the Constitution that said a candidate must score 25 per cent of votes in two-thirds of 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, or…
The Labour Party and its standard bearer in the last presidential election, Peter Obi, have kicked against the offer of board slots to state governors, including those elected on the…
In a statement on Monday, MURIC Executive Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, accused Governor Adeleke of religious partisanship, saying he must be a “secret agent” for the Christian Association of Nigeria…
This came after dialogue and an engagement that brought peace in Karim town and its surroundings, in the wake of renewed hostilities between Karimjo and Wurkum ethnic groups in Karim…
National Chairman of Labour Party (LP), Barrister Julius Abure, claimed that they've been informed that President Bola Tinubu’s All Progressives Congress (APC) led government is also getting set for a…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Abuja this evening after attending the 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West…
Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has said that Nigerians witnessed the worst phase of corruption under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Obasanjo stated this while delivering a speech at the 60th anniversary celebration of legal icon Aare Afe Babalola’s call to the Bar held in Ado Ekiti on Monday, July 10.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was on Monday, July 19, barred by a federal high court sitting in Abuja from prosecuting the suspended Adamawa Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Hudu…
With less than 18 days to submit his cabinet list to the National Assembly as recommended by the constitution, lawmakers and other Nigerians are anxiously waiting for the list of…
However, Mr Pela has rejected the judgment, saying he would appeal against it.