By John Alechenu, Abuja Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has rejected a ₦1 billion damages award against her in a defamation suit filed by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, citing her right to defend herself against terrorism allegations. Read Also: N1bn: Yahaya Bello wins defamation suit against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan The Kogi State High Court in Lokoja ruled that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s…
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru President Bola Tinubu on Friday administered the oath of office to Dr Muttaqha Rabe Darma from Katsina State as the new minister of housing and urban development, following his Senate clearance. He replaced Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, who recently resigned. President Tinubu, at the short ceremony at the State House, congratulated Dr Darma for coming on board…
Yusuf Buhari, son of former President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, declared his intention to contest the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027. Yusuf Buhari is aspiring for the position on the platform of All Progressive Congress, APC. Yusuf made the declaration in Daura while addressing party stakeholders and supporters, after visiting Gov. Dikko…
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has disclosed details of his closed-door meeting with Peter Obi, saying their discussions focused on key national issues, including economic recovery and citizens’ welfare. Mohammed, who shared details of the meeting in a post on X on Thursday, said he received Obi at the Government House in Bauchi, describing the engagement as timely….
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — A growing push within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for a joint presidential ticket between Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso ahead of the 2027 elections is gaining ground, and already stirring debate over the party’s unity. What began as supporter enthusiasm is fast becoming organised, visible, and harder to ignore. Across the party, a quiet…
By Obas Esiedesa, ABUJA Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has resigned from his position, bringing to an end a tenure marked by key reforms and modest improvements in Nigeria’s electricity sector. In a resignation letter dated April 22, 2026, and addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Adelabu said his exit would take effect from April 30, 2026, as he prepares to pursue his…
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Former Chairman of the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG), Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has declared his intention to run for president under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in 2027, joining a heavyweight field that already includes Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi. The move adds fresh weight to the ADC’s emerging role as a rallying…
The Chairman of the Labour Party, Nenadi Usman, has said it would be too late for the party’s former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to return and contest under its platform ahead of the 2027 election. Speaking during an interview on Prime Time on Arise Television on Wednesday, Usman cited electoral guidelines and party procedures as limiting factors. “Well, it…
APC now 89; ADC, 9; PDP 4; NDC 1; Accord Party 1, NNPP 1, totally 105, 4 vacant seats By Henry Umoru The Senate has announced Senator Tony Nwoye, ADC, Anambra North, as the new Minority Whip following the defection of former minority whip, Senator Osita Ngwu (Enugu West), from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the ruling All…
Mr Tunji Bolaji, Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the Minister of Power, says the minister will be resigning his position as minister of power in the coming days. He said the minister, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, had secured President Bola Tinubu’s consent for his governorship aspiration. Bolaji, who made this known in a statement in Abuja…
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