The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified that the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), a new political movement seeking registration, has not yet met the legal requirements to become a political party. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr. Sam Olumekun, said while the
Former Kaduna State Governor and ex-Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nasir El-Rufai, has offered a scathing critique of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, particularly targeting the quality and structure of his ministerial cabinet. During a recent appearance on Arise News, El-Rufai expressed disappointment over what he described as a bloated team of ministers lacking the expertise needed
Nigeria’s Federal Government generated ₦6.9 trillion in revenue between January and April 2025, marking a 40% increase from the ₦5.2 trillion recorded during the same period in 2024. This was disclosed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, during the second-quarter 2025 Citizens and Stakeholders Engagement Session held in
Despite speculation and political pressure from various quarters suggesting that President Bola Tinubu might replace Vice President Kashim Shettima on the 2027 ticket, insiders say the president is firmly committed to retaining him. Multiple names have been floated, such as Abdullaziz Yari, Nuhu Ribadu, Dr. Mohammed Bago, Senator Uba Sani, Inuwa Yahaya, and Yakubu Dogara,
The Kano State Police Command has confirmed that the recent explosion at a steel manufacturing facility was caused by military-grade unexploded ordnance (UXO) that was accidentally transported to the site, not a terrorist attack involving an improvised explosive device (IED), as was initially feared. The explosion occurred on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Yongxing Steel
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to meet with All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders as preparations intensify for the July 12 Local Government Elections. The strategic meeting, which will take place at the State House in Marina, is expected to bring together party leaders, elected and appointed officials, as well as all chairmanship and
The Federal Government of Nigeria is in advanced negotiations with the World Bank to secure an additional $65 million for the Sustainable Procurement, Environmental, and Social Standards Enhancement (SPESSE) project. If approved, the new financing will raise the total project funding to $145 million. According to official documents obtained from the World Bank, the funding
By Adedeji Adewumi In the aftermath of the Yelewata massacre, as charred homes still smouldered and families buried their dead, one thing became painfully clear: we are fighting the wrong kind of war with the wrong set of tools. What is unfolding across the Middle Belt is not communal unrest, nor is it merely a
A major political shift appears underway in Nigeria, as senior figures from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) move forward with establishing a new political entity: the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) At the forefront of this initiative is former PDP Senate President David Mark, currently chairing the National
The Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has announced plans to engage with Dangote Petroleum Refinery and relevant government agencies to better understand the logistics and implications of Dangote’s recently announced direct fuel distribution strategy, set to begin nationwide on August 15, 2025. Speaking during a webinar hosted by MEMAN on Thursday, the association’s
