Political Tremors Hit Reps as Chinda Quits Minority Leader Position

Fresh political realignments swept through the House of Representatives on Thursday as several lawmakers dumped their parties for new platforms amid growing tensions ahead of the 2027 elections. The shake-up also saw Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda resign from his leadership position after emerging as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers […]

Farotimi: Nigeria Has Never Had Genuine Democracy

A lawyer and political activist, Dele Farotimi, has argued that Nigeria has never truly operated a democratic system, describing what exists as a “performative shadow” of democracy. Farotimi made the claim during an interview on News Central Television, where he said Nigeria’s electoral process functions more as a ritual than a genuine democratic exercise. According […]

Trump Administration Expands Citizenship Revocation Efforts as Immigration Crackdown Intensifies

The Trump administration has pledged to increase efforts to revoke the citizenship of certain naturalized Americans, framing the initiative as part of a broader campaign to strengthen immigration enforcement and combat fraud in the naturalization process. The policy has generated concern among immigrant advocacy groups, legal experts and naturalized citizens, who warn that an expanded […]

Hegseth Intervenes in Navy Admiral Promotions, Sources Say

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth personally intervened in the promotion process for several Navy officers selected for advancement to the rank of rear admiral (lower half), or one-star admiral, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The move came after a board of senior Navy admirals had already reviewed and recommended candidates for promotion. While […]

2027: Uzodimma, APC Leaders Push Unity After Primaries

Hope Uzodimma has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State to remain united following the party’s recent primaries and congresses, stressing that collective interest must override personal ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections. He made the appeal during a post-primary stakeholders’ meeting held at the Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu International Convention […]

APC Demands Makinde’s Resignation Over Oyo Insecurity

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has called for the resignation of Governor Seyi Makinde, citing worsening insecurity in the state, particularly the recent kidnapping of schoolchildren in Oriire Local Government Area. In a statement issued by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, the APC accused the governor of failing to provide adequate […]

Kwankwaso Distances Self From Planned Insecurity Protest

Former Kano State Governor and Vice Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has denied claims that he and his supporters are planning a nationwide protest over the worsening security situation in the country. In a statement shared on his verified X account, Kwankwaso described the circulating social media message as […]

Hayatu-Deen Rules Out Court Action Over ADC Presidential Primary

Mohammed Hayatu-Deen has announced that he will not challenge the outcome of the African Democratic Congress presidential primary held on May 25, 2026, despite earlier raising concerns over alleged irregularities in the process. Hayatu-Deen contested the party’s presidential ticket for the 2027 election alongside former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi […]

Anti-Party Storm Hits Jigawa as Governor Suspends Four Aides

Umar Namadi has approved the indefinite suspension of four of his aides with immediate effect. The suspension was announced in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Bala Ibrahim, and made available to journalists through Ismaila Ibrahim. According to the statement, the affected officials are: Abbas Makama Salisu Muhammad, popularly known as […]