Politics

Former Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson, has dismissed criticism surrounding the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), insisting that the party’s registration process is long-standing, transparent and well-documented. In a statement shared on Monday via his X account, Dickson urged Nigerians to ignore what he described as misleading narratives about the party, and expressed confidence in the party’s growing national appeal. …

Former Labor Party presidential candidate and African Democratic Party (ADC) chairman Peter Obi has given reasons for his recent decision to dump the party for the Nigerian Democratic Party (NDC). Obi in a statement on his X account on Tuesday claimed that the Nigerian government was deliberately inciting a crisis in opposition parties to ensure that he, along with many …

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday condemned an Iranian drone attack on commercial vessels linked to the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) as they transited the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement, described the incident as a “blatant violation” of United Nations Security Council resolutions that stressed freedom of navigation and prohibited …

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reportedly endorsed former Rivers State Commissioner for Works, Alabo Dakorinama George Kelly, as his preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Rivers State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Sources close to the matter said the decision followed a closed-door meeting held in Port Harcourt …

Against the backdrop of attempts to cancel the registration of several political parties, the Accord Party has stated that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) cannot cancel its registration. The party insists that it meets all constitutional requirements and has also won elections as a political party, including the two seats it won in the Jigawa State Local Government elections. …

By Ayo Kehinde The Makinde-backed faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN) as chairman of a 13-member National Working Committee (NWC), following the ratification of his nomination at the party’s 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja. The decision was made on Monday during the NEC session alongside Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, …

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered Chidiebere Mark remanded in custody by the Department of State Services (DSS) following allegations that he made false claims about the Nigerian Army. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik issued the remand order after Mark, who lives in Lot 88, Sabo Lugbe, Abuja, was sued for posting a viral video on his handle X (Justice …

There was outrage on Monday following allegations that soldiers of the Nigerian Army, 63rd Brigade, Asaba, assaulted a student of Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, for refusing to join a cult group. The victim, identified simply as Francis, was said to have been brutalized on May 1 in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, after resisting attempts by alleged cultists to forcibly induct him …

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has reassigned his portfolios to members of the State Executive Council (SEC) to fill the gap created by the exit of a number of cabinet members. The development, which now involves several commissioners overseeing key ministries and offices, was announced in a statement issued by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado. …

By Victor Osula Abuja The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has established the Violent Crimes Response Unit in all states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to address the increasing cases of serious crimes. The establishment of the new Violent Crime Response Unit is designed to serve as a strategic, specialized, rapid response strike …