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Tinubu Under Pressure to Drop Controversial Names from Presidential Pardon List
There were strong indications on Thursday that some names included in President Bola Tinubu’s recent presidential pardon list may be dropped following widespread outrage.
Naija News understands that the pardon, endorsed by the Council of…
Ondo Government Warns: No More Attacks on Governor Aiyedatiwa and State Officials
The Ondo State Government has warned that it will no longer tolerate acts of blackmail, cyberbullying, or coordinated attacks against Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa and senior state officials.
The government’s position was contained…
House of Representatives Minority Crisis Deepens as Lawmakers Renew Push to Remove Rep. Chinda
The crisis rocking the minority caucus of the House of Representatives has shown no signs of abating, despite Speaker Tajudeen Abbas’ intervention, opposition lawmakers told Sunday Punch.
Weeks after moves began to unseat the Minority…
Former Oyo Lawmaker Abdulganiyu Oseni Dies After a Long Battle With Illness
A former member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Honourable Abdulganiyu Oseni, popularly known as Aiyesoro, has died.
Naija News reports that Oseni, who represented the Irepo/Olorunsogo State Constituency, served in the 8th Oyo…
Tension in APC as Speculation Mounts Over Tenure Extension for Party Executives
There is growing unease within the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the possibility of extending the tenure of its executive committees across the country.
Naija News reports that the tension stems from the approaching December…
President Tinubu to Swear in INEC Chairman Amupitan Today
President Bola Tinubu will today (Thursday) formally swear in Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Naija News learnt that the ceremony is scheduled for 12:00 noon at…
Anambra Poll: INEC Team Begins Mock Accreditation Ahead of Election
A four-member delegation from the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission, on Thursday, arrived in Anambra State to assess the commission’s readiness for the November 8, 2025, governorship election.
The delegation,…
Gov Sule: Nigerians Called Buhari One of the Worst Presidents After Leaving Office
The Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has said former President Muhammadu Buhari was surrounded by sycophants who praised him while he was in power but turned against him after leaving office.
Naija News reports that Sule, who…
Akpabio Affirms Senate-Presidency Ties Will Stay Transparent And Strong Amid Rubber Stamp Claims
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday maintained that the relationship between the upper chamber and the executive arm of government remains “frank and firm” and would continue to be so regardless of the policies introduced by…
Prominent Senator Quits Peter Obi’s Party, Defects To APC As Senate Leaders Respond
Ahead of the 2027 elections, Kelvin Chukwu, the senator representing Enugu East district, has officially dumped the Labour Party (LP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
LP is the party of Peter Obi, a prominent presidential…