Politics
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Gbaja, legislative gerrymandering and the PDP “Seven” By Sufuyan Ojeifo
The power game in the Femi Gbajabiamila-led House of Representatives is a throwback to the politicking that defined the emergence…
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Ex-minister Heineken Lokpobiri joins Bayelsa governorship race
By Shedrack Frank Yenagoa, July 6, 2019 Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, immediate past Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development,…
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APC approves indirect primaries to elect Kogi governorship candidate
By Deji Abdulwahab Abuja, July 6, 2019 The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved…
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Governorship election judgement: Police beefs up security in Osun
By Olajide Idowu Osogbo, July 4, 2019 The Osun Police Command, on Thursday said security has been beefed up…
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Reps condemn alleged assault of sales girl by Sen. Abbo
By EricJames Ochigbo Abuja, July 3, 2019 The House of Representatives has condemned the alleged assault on a sales girl…
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US seeks Gani Adams’ view on Nigeria’s insecurity; Nigeria must be restructured – Adams
The United States of America has sought the views of the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, on the…
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We’ll partner with FG to address socio-economic challenges – Gov. Muhammed
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, July 1, 2019 Gov. Bala Muhammed of Bauchi State has expressed the readiness of the state…
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Trump sets foot in North Korea, agrees with Kim to resume talks
Panmunjom, South Korea, June 30, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) U.S. President Donald Trump became the first sitting U.S. president to set foot…
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SERAP urges Orji Kalu, Goje, Okorocha, others to ‘stop collecting pensions’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged all former governors now in the ninth Senate to “publicly commit to stop collecting…
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Abuja-based businessman joins Bayelsa governorship race
By Shedrack Frank Yenagoa, June 27, 2019 An Abuja based businessman, Preye Aganaba, on Thursday declared intention to run for…
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Gov Makinde names Oduyoye Political Adviser
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has named a former Minority Whip of the House of Representatives and former Publicity…
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Autonomy for state legislature, judiciary should not be compromised, says President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja said efforts to ensure autonomy for state legislatures and judiciary will further strengthen democracy…
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Enugu assembly approves appointment of 15 special advisers for Gov Ugwuanyi
By Ifeoma Aka Enugu, June, 25, 2019 The Enugu State House of Assembly has approved the appointment 15 special advisers…
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Money laundering: EFCC arraigns Senator Albert Bassey
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, June 24, 2019, arraigned Senator, Albert Bassey, popularly known as OBA,…
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Muoghalu deserves Ministerial appointment
A human rights activist and the former Director of Welfare, National Union of Anambra State Students, Obidike Chukwuebuka has appealled…
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Jibrin: Undisputed kingmaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, by Idris Omolabake
The story of the emergence of former Speaker Yakubu Dogara and his successor, Femi Gbajabiamila, will be incomplete without adequate…
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Omo-Agege appoints The Nation editor as SA Media
By Julius Toba-Jegede/Kingsley Okoye Abuja, June 20, 2019 The Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, on Thursday announced…
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Gov. Ihedioha appoints Prof. Uwazurike, others into Imo government
Governor Emeka Ihedioha of Imo State has announced new appointees into his government, most notable of who is an…
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Obi says EU report underscores Nigeria’s electoral lapses.
The Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the February 23 Presidential election, Mr. Peter Obi has reacted to…
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Ex-President Jonathan’s ally, kinsman Agadaga joins Bayelsa guber race
Chief Benson Agadaga, an associate and kinsman of Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has declared interest to contest the Bayelsa governorship election…
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PDP Govs congratulate new N’ Assembly leadership ***Say they should defend legislature’s independence
Bayelsa State Governor and Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, Honourable Henry Seriake Dickson, has congratulated the newly elected…
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Osaisai, nuclear scientist, declares interest in Bayelsa Governorship
Dr Franklin Osaisai, a Nuclear Scientist has, last Sunday, publicly declared his interest in contesting the Nov. 9 governorship polls…
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INEC issues certificate of return to Rochas Okorocha; Vows to appeal judgment
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, June 11, 2019 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday issued former Governor of Imo, …
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9th Senate: Omo-Agege defeats Ekweremadu, becomes deputy senate president
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, June 11, 2019 Senator Ovie Omo-Agege (APC-Delta), has won the election for the seat of the…
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Don’t muzzle legislature, Secondus warns Buhari, APC; Says doctrine of separation of powers must be respected.
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has warned President Muhammadu Buhari and his ruling…
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