A prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has stated that the party’s forthcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting will address, in firm terms, all individuals found to be working against the interests of the party. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Thursday, George dismissed any notion that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, holds undue sway over the PDP, asserting that…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has postponed the trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, and two others in the ongoing money laundering case. The matter has been rescheduled to continue on October 8 and 9, as well as November 12 and 13. Justice Maryanne Anenih adjourned the proceedings after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presented multiple documents through its third witness in an effort…

President Bola Tinubu is set to sign four landmark tax reform bills into law today (Thursday), a move expected to overhaul Nigeria’s fiscal and revenue systems. The bills, the Nigeria Tax Bill, the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill, were recently passed by the National Assembly following extensive consultations with stakeholders and interest groups across the country. READ ALSO: Ndume…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received letters of intent from two different political associations, both seeking to register under the acronym “ADA”, raising potential concerns over name duplication and legal compliance. The two groups are the Advanced Democratic Alliance (ADA), chaired in the interim by Ahmadu Suleiman with Zipporah Pus Miracle as secretary, and the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), reportedly backed by prominent political figures including former Vice…

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has firmly denied claims that the party’s 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, scheduled for Monday, 30 June 2025, has been postponed. In a statement jointly signed by several senior NWC members on Wednesday, the committee also dismissed reports suggesting that Senator Samuel Anyanwu has been reinstated as the party’s National Secretary. The rebuttal follows a press conference held…

Former Senator Shehu Sani has urged opposition parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Labour Party (LP), the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and others, to focus on resolving their internal disputes rather than accusing President Bola Tinubu of orchestrating their troubles. Mr Sani spoke on ‘The Morning Brief’ programme on Channels Television on Wednesday. He criticised opposition parties for looking to the president to resolve their challenges. READ…

Senator Samuel Anyanwu has been officially directed to resume his position as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), following a formal announcement by the party’s Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum. Speaking during a press conference held today at Wadata Plaza, the PDP’s National Secretariat, Damagum confirmed Anyanwu’s reinstatement and reaffirmed the party’s commitment to unity and constitutional order. The announcement comes amid ongoing internal adjustments within…

The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Alhaji Shehu Gabam, has refuted reports of his suspension, describing the claims as politically motivated misinformation orchestrated by an external coalition intent on seizing control of the party’s structure. On Tuesday, a faction of the party announced the suspension of Gabam alongside two other members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) over allegations of financial mismanagement. The announcement was made by…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that the 2027 general elections will mark a turning point for Nigeria, vowing that it will not be “business as usual.” Speaking in Abuja during a meeting with a delegation of Kannywood stakeholders, North West opinion leaders, and digital media influencers, Atiku reaffirmed his commitment to forming a robust opposition coalition aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in the next polls. The delegation…

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South senatorial district, has voiced his growing dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the direction of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), warning that he may consider leaving the party if the president fails to address Nigeria’s mounting challenges. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Tuesday, Ndume expressed frustration with the current state of governance under Tinubu, stating that the president still…

On Tuesday, 17 June 2025, President Bola Tinubu inaugurated the construction of a new national headquarters for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). During the groundbreaking ceremony, Mr Tinubu stated that the project symbolises democratic resilience and institutional dignity. Similarly, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, assured that the project would be completed before the end of the President’s first term in office, which…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday met with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in a bid to resolve lingering internal leadership issues that have created confusion within the party’s ranks. Leading the PDP delegation were key governors, including Bala Mohammed of Bauchi, Seyi Makinde of Oyo, Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau, and Dauda Lawal of Zamfara. Other prominent figures at the meeting included former Senate President Bukola Saraki, ex-Kaduna…