Political News Updates
ABUJA – The Nigerian House of Representatives has summoned an emergency session for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to deliberate on critical issues arising from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC)…
By Buchi Odoh In the ever-shifting landscape of Nigerian politics, Enugu State finds itself at a crossroads following Governor Peter Mbah’s high-profile defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to…
Released by INEC Political Parties Primaries: Conducted between July 1 and September 30, 2026. Submission of Candidates' Lists: Political parties submit lists to INEC between October 1 and October 31,…
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court has withdrawn from presiding over two cases brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against Abubakar Malami, Nigeria's former Attorney-General…
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect. This major development was announced on Thursday, February 12, 2026, via an official statement signed…
The Nigerian Senate has amended the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026, mandating the electronic transmission of election results from polling units to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Result Viewing…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to partner with Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, to guarantee seamless real-time electronic transmission of…
By Chibuike Ugwuanyi Leadership is often discussed in the language of power, position, and privilege, yet history repeatedly shows that the most enduring leaders are shaped not by authority alone…
Protesters staged a dramatic and symbolic demonstration at Nigeria’s National Assembly complex in Abuja on February 9, 2026, arriving armed not with placards alone but with mattresses and pillows. The…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday upheld the Nigerian Senate's suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), ruling that the upper chamber acted within its constitutional powers…
