Category: Politics
NEYGA Condemns SERAP for Describing Court’s Verdict as “Travesty of Justice” Over N100 Million Damages Award
Kaduna, Nigeria — May 7, 2026 The Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly (NEYGA) has condemned the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) for describing as “a travesty” the judgment of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), which awarded N100 million in damages against the organisation.The court had, in addition to the monetary…
House of Representatives Moves to Strengthen Policing with Police Trust Fund Bill
Abuja, Nigeria, May 6, 2026 The House of Representatives of Nigeria has adopted the report of its Committee on Police Affairs on the Nigerian Police Trust Fund (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture. The proposed legislation seeks to reform the existing 2019 framework by providing more sustainable…
Alleged ₦80.2bn Kogi Fraud: Witness Narrates How Maitama Property Was Bought with ₦550m
Abuja, Nigeria, May 6, 2026 A prosecution witness, Shehu Bello, on Wednesday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that a property located at No. 1 Ikogosi Spring Close, Maitama, was purchased for ₦550 million and paid for in United States dollars cash in the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. The…
APC NWC Waives Screening Requirements for President Tinubu Ahead of Primaries
Abuja, Nigeria,May 6, 2026 The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has waived the screening requirements for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, clearing him to participate in the party’s upcoming primary elections without appearing before a screening committee. At its 188th meeting, the APC NWC resolved to deem President Tinubu as duly…
Court Orders Temporary Forfeiture of 9 Properties Linked to Timipre Sylva
Abuja, Nigeria, May 6, 2026 A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of nine properties allegedly linked to a former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, to the Federal Government. The order was granted by Justice Obiora Egwuatu on April 24 following an ex parte application filed by the…
OGHA 2027: Hon. Moibi Olalekan Begins Stakeholder Engagement in Ijebu Ode
Ijebu Ode, Ogun State — May 2026 — Moibi Olalekan has commenced a series of stakeholder engagements ahead of the 2027 Ogun State House of Assembly elections, targeting broad consultations across Ijebu Ode Constituency. The initiative, announced in a press statement, involves formal outreach to traditional rulers, party executives, community development associations, and leaders of…
APC extends forms sale, submission deadlines, adjusts screening dates for 2027 elections
Abuja, FCT — May 4, 2026 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved a further extension of timelines for the sale and submission of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms, as well as the screening process for aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to a press statement signed by the party’s National Publicity…
Pantami rejects Gombe APC consensus arrangement, cites lack of inclusivity
Gombe, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami, has rejected the consensus arrangement adopted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) for elective positions in Gombe State. Pantami, who is a governorship aspirant, described the arrangement as a “coronation” that lacks inclusivity and violates established legal and democratic…
Tanimu Turaki to lead 13-member interim NWC appointed by Wabara-led PDP BoT
Abuja, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), chaired by Adolphus Wabara, has appointed a 13-member interim National Working Committee (NWC). The committee will be led by Tanimu Turaki, who has been named interim National Chairman of the party. The development is part of efforts by…
Tinubu directs Ayade to step down from 2027 Senate race
Abuja, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 Former Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade, has stepped down from the race for the Cross River North Senatorial District seat in the 2027 general elections, following a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Ayade disclosed this in a statement on Monday, revealing that he was invited to…