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2027: Constituents oppose lawmaker's fourth term bid

Nigeria, May 17 -- Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Ekiti/Isin/Irepodun/Oke-Ero Federal Constituency of Kwara State have opposed moves to adopt the current lawmaker represent... Read More


2027: Atiku's opponent in ADC outlines plans to reduce poverty if elected

Nigeria, May 16 -- A presidential aspirant in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has said if elected in 2027, he would prioritise large-scale job creation as a strategy to re... Read More


Ex-Senator Abbo, Maku declare gov ambition, purchase N25m Labour Party forms

Nigeria, May 14 -- Ishaku Abbo, a former senator who represented Adamawa North Senatorial District from 2019 to 2023, has purchased the Labour Party's expression of interest and nomination forms to co... Read More


Nigerian govt to relaunch free satellite TV next month - Minister

Nigeria, May 14 -- The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has announced that the federal government will officially relaunch its free satellite television service on 17 ... Read More


NDC Convention: I was threatened, intimidated during Bayelsa elections - Dickson

Nigeria, May 10 -- The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has said he led the opposition party to retain political control in Bayelsa State at a time the ruling... Read More


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