Iliya Damagum, the acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), revealed that he is contemplating a run for the presidency in 2027. His growing popularity, despite negative media coverage, has led him to consider the possibility. Damagum addressed critics who attacked him over a letter he sent to the Court of Appeal in […]
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APC Dismisses PDP’s 2027 Plans, Says Jonathan Can’t Defeat Tinubu
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed speculations that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may field former President Goodluck Jonathan as its candidate in the 2027 presidential election, mocking the opposition for what it calls “desperation.” Reports suggest that some northern elites and politicians, dissatisfied with President Bola Tinubu’s administration, are considering Jonathan as a […]
12,000 APC Members Defect to PDP in Ondo State
In a significant political shift ahead of Ondo State’s governorship election, approximately 12,000 members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This development follows a recent defection of 29 aides and associates of former governor Dr. Olusegun Mimiko from the PDP to the APC. Welcome Address and […]
Agency Calls for Urgent Passage of Bill to Establish National Council for Public Assistance
Idealab Agency, a federal body focused on assisting smallholder farmers and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with accessing intervention funds, has urged for the swift passage of a bill to establish the National Council for Public Assistance to Widows, Dependent Children, and Orphans. At a news conference held at the National Assembly on Monday, […]
National Assembly Clerk Reaffirms Dedication to Human Capacity Development
The Clerk of the National Assembly, Alhaji Sani Magaji Tambuwal, has reiterated his commitment to prioritizing human capacity development as part of his mission to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the National Assembly. Speaking at the opening of a four-day capacity-building program for National Assembly staff in Abuja on Monday, Tambuwal emphasized the importance […]
Oyo State Begins Compensation for Ajia Property Owners
The Oyo State Government has started compensating property owners affected by developmental projects in the Ajia Inukan LCDA, Ona Ara Local Government area. During a meeting with the claimants on Monday, the Commissioner for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Mr. Williams Akin-Funmilayo, disclosed that the government has earmarked N513,462,446.50 for compensation. The affected properties were […]
Tinubu Removes Jalal Arabi, Appoints Professor Abdullahi Usman as New NAHCON Chairman
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed Jalal Arabi from his position as Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and has appointed Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as his replacement. The decision comes as Arabi faces corruption charges from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and […]
Falana Threatens Legal Action Against Senators Over ₦21 Million Monthly Allowance
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has issued a warning to the National Assembly regarding the recent disclosure that Nigerian Senators receive a monthly “running cost” allowance of ₦21 million. The increase from the previous ₦14 million has been labeled by Falana as both “illegal and contemptuous.” Falana referred to […]
“Benjamin Kalu’s Threat to Abia Governor Sparks Social Media Fury”
Nigerians have reacted angrily to comments made by Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, who claimed that the APC would overtake Abia State from Governor Alex Otti in the 2027 elections. Kalu’s statements, both public and private, have been perceived as a direct challenge to Otti’s administration and have ignited a firestorm […]
Ex-Senator Elisha Abbo Reveals Senators’ Earnings, Highlights Governors’ Higher Pay
Former Nigerian senator Ishaku Elisha Abbo has confirmed the substantial earnings of members of the Nigerian Senate, sparking further debate on the cost of governance in the country. In a recent interview with Arise TV, Abbo, who represented Adamawa North Senatorial District, disclosed that while serving as a senator, he earned ₦14.4 million monthly. However, […]