President Issoufou Mahamadou replaces Buhari as ECOWAS chairman
ECOWAS Heads of States and Governments elected Niger’s President Issoufou Mahamadou for a one-year term as Chair of ECOWAS. Mr…
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PDP calls on Buhari, Osinbajo to publicly declare their assets
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has challenged President Mohammadu Buhari and Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo to openly declare their assets…
HDP request to exit presidential election petition rejected by court
The petition tribunal for the presidential election rejected a request lodged by a Hope Democratic Party faction requesting its exclusion…
PDP closes case at the Niger election tribunal
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) closed its case on Thursday at the tribunal sitting in Minna, Niger State for the…
Court rules on the position of NYSC certificate in contesting governorship elections
A Federal High Court in Abuja says a candidate cannot be disqualified from an election for refusing to engage in…
APC group claims enemies within the Buhari regime are trying to sabotage his government
Another group in the All Progressive Congress (APC) ruling claimed that some people in government were sabotaging President Muhammadu Buhari’s…
60 political parties pledged their supports for Buhari
On Tuesday the presidency welcomed the endorsement by 60 presidential candidates and their party chairmen of the 2019 presidential elections, described…
Ahmed Lawan revails what he earns as Senate President
The President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, disclosed his monthly salary as Chairman of the National Assembly. He said he…
Presidency hails tribunal ruling rejecting Atiku’s request to inspect INEC’s server
The government praised the Presidential Election Tribunal’s decision rejecting the People’s Democratic Party’s national candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and his party’s…
Saraki’s former aide rejects Lawan’s appointment
Olu Onemola, who was designated by Senate President Ahmad Lawan as Special Assistant on New Media, rejected the appointment. In…
The rift between Oshiomhole and Governor Obaseki deepens
Finally, the bubble seems to have burst for the governing National Chairman of All Progressive Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, and Edo…
INEC responds to news on resignation of its ICT Director
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has refuted rumours that its ICT Director, Chidi Nwafor, has resigned. In a notification…
Ex- Governor’s son joins Kogi gubernatorial race
Mona Mustapha Audu, son of Abubakar Audu, the late former governor of Kogi State, has informed traditional state leaders to…
Dapo Abiodun unveils his closed door meeting discussions with Buhari
A closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari was held on Wednesday by the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun. Mr Abiodun…
Lawmaker’s Certificate of Return withdrawn by INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission withdrew the Certificate of Return issued to Sina Akinwumi (APC), previously sworn in to represent…
Gbajabiamila defies Oshiomhole, promises to appoint PDP lawmakers head of committees
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the newly elected Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Monday held a closed…
INEC speaks on why they can’t deregister parties
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it lacked the constitutional authority to de-register any of the country’s current 91…
Babajide Sanwo-Olu wins at election tribunal
An electoral petition tribunal sitting in Ikeja, Lagos on Monday, rejected a petition from the Alliance for Democracy (AD) and…
Kingibe reveals why he abandoned Abiola to join Abacha junta
Babagana Kingibe, running mate for late Moshood Abiola, whose victory was annulled by the Babangida junta in the 1993 presidential…
APC endorses alleged mace theft ‘sponsor’ Omo-Agege, for Deputy Senate President
The ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) has finally announced its selection of Deputy Senate President and Deputy Speaker candidates. The…
Nigerians applaud the emergence Muhammad-Bande as UN General Assembly’s President
The Foreign Ministry applauded the emergence of Tijjani Muhammad – Bande as the president of the UN General Assembly’s 74th…
Guru Maharaji asks Buhari to appoint him special adviser to oversee petroleum, other ministries
Sat Guru Maharaj ji, founder of the One Love Family, called on President Muhammed Buhari on Tuesday to appoint him…
Dino Melaye declares his intention to contest Kogi governorship
A senator, Dino Melaye, has confirmed recent reports that he is prepared to run in the upcoming Kogi State governorship…
Full Text transcription of Gombe State governor’s inaugural speech
INAUGURAL ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, ALHAJI MUHAMMADU INUWA YAHAYA, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS SWEARING-IN AS GOVERNOR OF GOMBE STATE…