Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for a renewed focus on the quality of leadership in Nigeria, stating that the country does not necessarily need a perfect constitution, but rather, the right operators to implement it effectively. Speaking at the opening of the National Summit on the Future of Nigeria’s Constitutional Democracy held in Abuja,
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai were among prominent political figures who visited the graveside of late former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State, on Wednesday. The visit came a day after Buhari was laid to rest in his hometown following his
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Katsina State to receive the body of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who served as both military head of state and civilian president, ruling Nigeria for a total of nine years and eight months. Tinubu’s aircraft touched down at Katsina Airport at exactly 1:50 p.m. on Tuesday,
A coalition of opposition parties in Gombe State has officially adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its unified platform ahead of the 2027 general elections. The announcement was made during an “Expanded Caucus Meeting” held on Tuesday at the Shugleez Event Centre, which brought together ADC officials and key figures from various opposition groups
In a strategic political move ahead of the 2027 general elections, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appointed former Senate President, Senator David Mark, as its Interim National Chairman, and former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, as Interim National Secretary. The appointments come as part of a broader effort by opposition figures to form a
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
More than 1,500 staff members of the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) have been without salaries for nearly 20 months, following the Federal Government’s decision to withdraw funding from selected professional bodies and agencies. EHCON, established under Nigerian law in 2002, is the country’s primary authority overseeing environmental health. The agency has played crucial
Prominent rights advocate and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has warned that any attempt by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to shut down embassies over unpaid ground rents could provoke a serious diplomatic crisis. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Falana addressed recent reports that the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, had threatened to
The Federal Government has disclosed that approximately ₦880 billion is required annually to maintain Nigeria’s extensive federal road network. However, current budgetary allocations fall significantly short of this need, prompting concerns over deteriorating infrastructure and the necessity for alternative funding mechanisms. Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, highlighted the funding gap during a recent
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has announced his withdrawal from all reconciliation agreements previously brokered within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), alleging that key party leaders have repeatedly acted in bad faith, violated mutual understandings, and undermined the spirit of unity. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday. Wike
