Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially withheld assent to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Bill, 2025, citing concerns over a controversial clause regarding the retention of proceeds from drug-related crimes. The President’s decision was conveyed in a formal letter read on the floor of the House of Representatives during Thursday’s…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially begun processing the registration requests of 110 new political associations, including the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), ahead of the 2027 general elections. This update comes just 24 hours after INEC clarified that ADA — a newly formed coalition reportedly backed by prominent opposition figures — had not…
The Nigerian Senate descended into a rowdy session on Wednesday as lawmakers exchanged heated words over the confirmation of Michael Odey, a Cross River State indigene, as Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). Odey’s appointment stirred strong opposition from senators who questioned the rationale behind selecting a non-indigene to supervise elections in…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has finalized its internal electoral process for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, officially announcing its chairmanship candidates for all six area councils. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Chris Hassan, who confirmed that the party’s primaries were conducted peacefully, free from…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that the proposed political party, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), cannot be registered at this time due to failure to meet necessary requirements. This was disclosed by Mr. Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, during a media briefing on Tuesday in…
A prominent support group for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Disciples of Jagaban (DOJ), has declared that their loyalty to the President is based on long-standing conviction and not blind loyalty, as critics have claimed. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the DOJ National Coordinator, Abdulhakeem Adegoke Alawuje, emphasized that their support for Tinubu began…
Top leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in a bid to resolve the party’s ongoing internal crisis regarding the rightful holder of its National Secretary position. The high-powered PDP delegation was led by Ambassador Umar Damagum, the party’s Acting National Chairman,…
The Nigerian Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has announced plans to hold a two-day Zonal Public Hearing across all six geo-political zones of the country. The public hearing, set for July 4th and 5th, 2025, is aimed at gathering citizens’ input on several critical constitutional amendment bills. This initiative, led by…
Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia of Benue State has suspended Mr. Mkor Aondona, his Special Adviser on Documentation, Research, and Planning, following the latter’s arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over serious allegations of sextortion, cyberbullying, and blackmail. Zero Tolerance for Criminality – Alia Reacts In a statement released by his spokesperson, Tersoo…
As the race for the 2027 presidential election intensifies, fresh power tussles are emerging within the All Progressives Congress (APC), casting uncertainty over the future of Vice President Kashim Shettima. Credible sources from the Presidency and top APC leadership circles reveal that intense political calculations are underway, with strong indications that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
