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NDC Convention: Kwankwaso backs zoning of presidential ticket to South

Nigeria, May 9 -- Rabiu Kwankwaso, a former presidential candidate and ex-governor of Kano State, has said he accepts the decision of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to zone its 2027 presidenti... Read More


2027: Peter Obi may secure NDC presidential ticket as party zones slot to South

Nigeria, May 9 -- The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has zoned its presidential ticket for the 2027 general election to the South for a single four-year term, with the North expected to produce the... Read More


Senators criticise Akpabio over amendment of rules for electing presiding officers

Nigeria, May 8 -- Some senators have faulted the amendment of the Senate rules, giving only senators who have spent at least eight years in the chamber the right to contest for the positions of senate... Read More


Senate amends Electoral Act on court jurisdiction on pre-election disputes

Nigeria, May 8 -- The Senate on Thursday passed a bill seeking to amend provisions on jurisdiction for pre-election matters contained in Nigeria's Electoral Act 2026. The upper chamber passed the bil... Read More


Senate increases, passes FCT 2026 budget

Nigeria, May 8 -- The Senate on Thursday passed the 2026 budget of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), authorising the expenditure of N2.3 trillion for the year. The upper chamber in... Read More


Minister's aide who accused perm sec of sexual harassment joins House of Reps race

Nigeria, May 7 -- Simisola Fajemirokun-Ajayi, a senior special assistant on strategy, investment and partnership to former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has purchased the All Progressives... Read More


Ex-aide to foreign affairs minister joins House of Reps race

Nigeria, May 7 -- Simisola Fajemirokun-Ajayi, a senior special assistant on strategy, investment and partnership to former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has purchased the All Progressives... Read More


Senate re-amends rules on electing presiding officers after Oshiomhole's clash with Akpabio

Nigeria, May 7 -- The Senate on Thursday rescinded its earlier amendment to the Standing Rules, which mandated that senators-elect must take their oath of office before electing presiding officers on ... Read More


Makinde-backed PDP regrets offering Wike platform, apologises to Nigerians

Nigeria, May 7 -- A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed regret over giving the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyes... Read More


Nigeria's new power minister pledges to fix grid collapse, makes other promises

Nigeria, May 6 -- Nigeria's minister-designate for power, Joseph Tegbe, has pledged to tackle the recurring national grid collapse if confirmed and sworn in as substantive minister. Mr Tegbe said he w... Read More