Politics

Mixed reactions followed the moment the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, introduced her daughter to the sons of Nigerian billionaire industrialist Razaq Okoya. The incident happened at the birthday celebration of the…
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Meranda, representing Apapa Constituency I, is the first female to hold this position in the Lagos House of Assembly. Here are seven key facts about her background, education, and political career: First Female Speaker: Mojisola…
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Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North Senatorial District, has raised concerns over the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s (JAMB) 2024 expenditure during the agency’s 2025 budget defense session before the National…
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The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed has said that his criticism of the proposed tax reform bills is based on the experience he has gathered over time as a politician. He insisted that his criticism is not politically motivated,…
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The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over its authentic National Secretary took a new turn on Monday as the embattled Senator Samuel Anyanwu resumed at the party’s secretariat. Naija News understands Anyanwu arrived at…
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In a trending video, Obafemi Saheed, the lawmaker representing Kosofe Constituency 2, moved the motion to remove the speaker, citing relevant sections of the 1999 constitution (as amended). Where was Obasa when he was impeached…
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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and one of its aspirants in the 2023 election, Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has called on the Federal Government to expedite action against insecurity in the country to avert a prolonged hunger…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State has nominated the Zonal Youth Leader of the party, Goodluck Chidiebere Egwu as the replacement for the expelled erstwhile South East National Vice Chairman of the party, Ali Odefa. In a…
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The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has expressed its disapproval of the recent decision made by Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq-led government to construct barriers affecting several business owners in key…
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The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed has said that his criticism of the proposed tax reform bills is based on the experience he has gathered over time as a politician. He insisted that his criticism is not politically motivated,…
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Mojisola Lasbat Meranda has emerged as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, becoming the first female to take charge of the legislative body in the southwest state. Meranda’s election followed the impeachment of Mudashiru…
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Former Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has urged Lagosians to resist any plan by All Progressives Congress (APC) politicians to usurp their rights to determine who leads the state. Rhodes-Vivior…
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Former Senator for Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, shared his thoughts on the recent impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Naija News reported that Obasa was accused of financial misappropriation by…
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Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has approved a free eye surgery programme targeting 10,000 residents suffering from various visual impairments, including cataracts. The initiative, which began on Monday, was flagged off by Governor…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been commended for paying a 20 percent pension increase for retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS). The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) also hailed Tinubu for introducing a minimum pension of…
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Acting controller-general of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester Nwakuche says 48,932 inmates currently held in the country’s prisons are awaiting trial. Speaking during an interactive session with field officers on…
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A former House of Reps Candidate in the 2023 election, Obinna Nwosu, has declared his support for Seyi Tinubu, should decide to run for the Lagos state governorship election in 2027. Nwosu said he is an advocate for Youth Inclusion in…
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Governor Adeleke responded to the defection rumour on Monday, January 13, in a statement signed by his media aide, Mallam Olawale Rasheed. Governor Adeleke speaks on defection The governor's aide stressed that the defection report was…
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A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has nullified the election of Hon. Chukwuemeka Aaron as Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. The court also invalidated the ward, local government, and state…
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Following the impeachment of the embattled  Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, officials of the complex have removed the portrait of Mudashiru Obasa. In a viral video circulating inky a man wearing a blue caftan and a face cap was…
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