Political News Updates
In a dramatic turn of events, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai was arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday night, mere moments after securing…
1) Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) 2) Enyinnaya Abaribe (ADC, Abia South) 3) Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central) 4) Aminu Tambuwal (PDP, Sokoto South) 5) Ireti Kingibe (ADC, FCT) 6)…
The Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) has directed the immediate disengagement (compulsory retirement) of all directors who have spent eight years or more in the directorate cadre. This applies to…
The Nigerian Senate has retained the proviso in Clause 60 of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026, allowing manual transmission of election results as a backup when electronic transmission fails…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of 33 new universities across Nigeria in 2025, increasing the country’s total number of licensed universities to 309. According to data…
In a major development rocking Nigeria’s political and security landscape, the Federal Government has filed a three-count criminal charge against former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai at the Federal High…
Exclusive Political Feature With political realignments gradually unfolding ahead of the 2027 general elections, Comrade Chidiebere Aniagu, South East Chairman of the Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), has…
Abuja – February 16, 2026 The Presidency has accused former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai of deliberately spreading misinformation to stir political tension and deflect attention from long-standing ₦432 billion…
Abuja/Addis Ababa – February 16, 2026 Nigeria has formally endorsed proposed institutional reforms within the African Union (AU), placing strong emphasis on bolstering peace and security governance across the continent.…
LAGOS – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a major win in the fight against drug trafficking, intercepting 22 packages of suspected cocaine valued at approximately N1 billion along…
