Category: Politics
‘Boko Haram members were once found on army, police recruitment lists,’ Ex house of reps member reveals
Idris Wase, former deputy speaker of the house of representatives, says previous recruitment exercises for the armed forces uncovered Boko Haram membe [...]
UK rejects FG’s request to transfer Ekweremadu to Nigeria’s prison facility
The United Kingdom (UK) government has rejected the federal government’s request to transfer Ike Ekweremadu, the former deputy senate president, to se [...]
Atiku formally joins ADC ahead of 2027 general elections
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), signalling a major realignment in Nigeria’s opposition [...]
FG asks court to impose death penalty on Nnamdi Kanu
The Federal Government has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to impose the death penalty on Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous [...]
Abuja court convicts Nnamdi Kanu of terrorism, #Endsars protest, illegal importation of radio mast
The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted Biafra agitator Nnamdi Kanu for acts of terrorism and his membership of the proscribed Indigenous People [...]
Abubakar Malami former AGF declares governorship ambition for Kebbi
Former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and minister of justice, Abubakar Malami, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship [...]
FG keeps mum on legal brief authored by new INEC chairman about Christian genocide in Nigeria
The federal government has remained silent on a 2020 legal brief reportedly written by the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission ( [...]
Soludo emerges winner, Anambra gubernatorial election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared and returned Prof Chukwuma Soludo as winner of Saturday’s governorship election in A [...]
Obasa’s son takes over Agege LG as elected chairman resigns
Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa Vinod, the vice chairman of Agege local government area has been sworn in as the tentative chairman.
Obasa who is a son of Mud [...]
China backs Nigeria, warns against US interference
China has urged the international community to respect Nigeria’s sovereignty following a United States threat of military action.
The Chinese g [...]