The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared Friday, June 12, 2026, a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s Democracy Day celebration. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement in a statement signed and  issued on Thursday through…

A coalition of civil society organisations, labour activists, youth groups, community associations, and concerned Nigerians has declared Nigeria’s Democracy Day, June 12, as a day of nationwide protest and mass action against rising economic hardship, insecurity, and widespread hunger. The…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday revealed some of his health struggles when he shared how he embarked on fasting and prayers to ensure he got funds to complete some construction projects in the capital…

The senate has denied claims that it issued the arrest of Mele Kyari, former group chief executive officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, over missing of funds. In addition, it also distanced itself from comments linked…

The House of Representatives has formally passed the state police bill, effectively paving way for the decentralisation of the Nigerian policing structure. The resolution comes following the voting by 289 lawmakers in favour of state police during Thursday’s plenary session…

Seriake Dickson, national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has firmly claimed that no politician is more qualified than him to run for the highest office in the country. In an interview with Arise Television’s “Prime Time” on Wednesday,…

The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry Enugu, Nigeria (AMEN), Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has stated that former President Goodluck Jonathan lost the 2015 presidential election because he ignored key advice given to him at the time. Mbaka claimed that he…

The member representing Somolu Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Samuel Apata, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the dispute surrounding the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election, insisting that…

A community leader in Warri South-West Local Government Area, Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, has appealed for calm and a peaceful resolution following the Supreme Court’s order to delineate the Warri Federal Constituency. His appeal comes after protesting Ijaw women shut down…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has appointed Agada Abuh Theophilus as Director of New Media and Strategic Communications, while Brian Dennis will serve as Deputy Director of New Media and Strategic Communications. The appointments were disclosed in a statement released…

Following worsening security crisis across the nation, the House of Representatives has summoned the security service chiefs and the national security adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, to appear before the parliament. Following the acceptance of a motion presented by Sulaiman Gumi,…

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has maintained that despite his criticisms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, he still considers it a better option than Atiku Abubakar. Babachir Lawal made the remark on Monday during…

Former Kano State Governor and national leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared that he is open to forgiving his political son, Governor Yusuf and reconcile with him, adding that his affection for his former protégé…

Bashir Ahmad, former media aide to late President Muhammadu Buhari, has said that Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, cannot comfortably remain in any political party where he does not have full control. Bashir Ahmad made the comment…