…All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee's (NWC) reversal of several Senate and House of Representatives primary election results saved the party from what it described as an "electoral precipice." Speaking in Akure, the Director-General of the group, Olumuyiwa Asagunla, alleged that the primaries exp…

…considering the recommendations of the Primary Election Appeal Committee. Beyond the Senate, the party also replaced 19 House of Representatives candidates across Benue, Kogi, Ondo, Taraba, Niger, Kwara, Kaduna, Abia and Ebonyi states, with Benue recording the highest number of changes. Reacting to the development in a…

Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has pledged to cover the remaining relocation costs for a first-class Mathematics graduate of the University of Ilorin, Adisa Blessing Oluwafikayo, who secured a fully funded Master's scholarship at the University of Calabria, Italy. Saraki made the promise on Saturda…

…employment. "I will take the voice of our farmers, our youths, and our women to the Senate if elected," Abba said. Receiving the former IGP, Lamido described his defection as a major boost for the PDP, saying his entry would strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 general election. "This is a big catch for the PDP. A ma…

…finally listed relevant oversight committees of the National Assembly, including the Senate and House Appropriations Committees, the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes, and the House Committee on Treaties, Protocols and Agreements. It said the committees should explain the basis upon which officia…

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has approached the Court of Appeal to challenge the jurisdiction of the Kwara State High Court in the criminal defamation suit instituted against him by the state Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. Saraki's decision followed Friday's ruling by Justice M.O. Folorunso, sitting in Il…

…issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan, the former Senate President said the judgment marked another important milestone in Nigeria's democratic evolution. "From the outset, we had maintained that democracy can only thrive when political parties operate without intimidation, undue inter…

…responding to Shehu Sani’s comment following the court’s ruling in favour of former Senate President David Mark-led ADC leadership. Reacting to the judgment, Shehu Sani wrote: “Now that the High Court has ruled in favour of Mark and against Nafiu, the Judiciary will now be called the ‘last hope of the common man’; It a…

…in favour of the incumbent senator, Emmanuel Udende. The development comes weeks after Senate President Godswill Akpabio assured senators who lost their return tickets during the APC primaries that the party leadership was engaging the National Working Committee and President Bola Tinubu to review petitions arising fro…

…on his victory and re-election for a second term as governor of Ekiti State. The former Senate Minority Leader, in a statement made available to newsmen, urged Governor Oyebanji to continue delivering dividends of democracy to the people of the State. Olujimi said, "The mandate renewed by the good people of Ekiti acros…

The Senate has passed constitutional amendments to establish state police in Nigeria. The lawmakers passed the bill on Wednesday. Earlier, the senators resolved to adopt manual voting for the consideration of the state police bill after its electronic voting device developed a technical fault. The resolution came after…

President Bola Tinubu has sent the name of Professor Abayomi Fashina to the Senate for confirmation as a non-career ambassador/high commissioner-designate. Senate President Godswill Akpabio made the announcement during plenary on Wednesday. In the letter, Tinubu said the nomination was made in line with constitutional…

…aimed at restructuring Nigeria's security architecture. The development comes as the Senate prepares to reconvene for an emergency plenary session, where lawmakers are expected to consider the bill alongside other security-related measures. If passed by the National Assembly and approved through the constitutional amen…

…Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), and the Campaign Council led by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele. "We commend the heads and personnel of all security agencies, including the Army, Police, DSS, and other paramilitary bodies, for their professionalism and effective inter-agency collaborati…

The Senate is expected to give accelerated consideration to the proposed State Police Bill on Tuesday as lawmakers convene an

…party should either win 25 per cent of the votes cast in a State or, a seat in the Senate, House of Representatives, State House of Assembly or a councilor. In the 2023 General Elections, Honourable Leke Abejide of the ADC won the Yagba East/Yagba West / Mopa-muro Federal Constituency. Subsequently, a number of Senator…

…and overwhelming support Oyebanji enjoys among the people of Ekiti State. The former Senate Chief Whip said the governor's victory reflected public appreciation of his leadership style, people-oriented policies, commitment to good governance and developmental achievements. According to him, the electorate reaffirmed th…

…Imo State Governor Senator Hope Uzodimma, alongside Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, visited Oyebanji at the Government House in Ado Ekiti to congratulate him. Uzodimma said the victory reflected the people's confidence in APC's programmes and governance, adding that the party's infl…

By Emmanuel Iheaka Former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, has explained why he accepted to serve as National Grand Patron of Renewed Hope for Greater Nigeria (RHGN), saying the role will enable him to sensitise Nigerians, particularly in the South East, on what he described as the "silent impact" of the President B…

…District for their trust and confidence in electing him to represent them in the Senate. He also expressed appreciation to Governor Peter Mbah, whom he credited for providing leadership and support that contributed to the party’s victory. Asogwa further thanked the Deputy Governor, party leaders, traditional rulers, re…

…vote of confidence by the council. "The approval of the recommendation of the University Senate on your appointment by the Governing Council was a reflection of the Council's belief in your delivery," Prof. Olaniyan said. "I welcome you on board into the university administration and expect you to contribute your quota…

…support, trust and confidence reposed in him by electing him to represent them at the Senate. He also said “I wish to express my special appreciation to my leader, mentor, and the leader of our great party, the pragmatic, dynamic, ebullient, effervescent, innovative, and visionary Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Barr. Pet…

The controversy surrounding the suspension of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan appeared settled after her reinstatement back to the Senate.

…2026. In the same vein, the plaintiff asked the court to declare that the failure of the Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives to appoint an acting DG for NILDS, following Suleiman’s participation in the Kwara governorship primary election, is unlawful and amounts to breach of statutory responsib…

…the Progressive Governors' Forum, Hope Uzodinma; Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun; and Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele. Chairman of the Progressive Governors' Forum and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, said the victory was a clear endorsement of Oyebanji's achievements and the APC's commitment to good governance.…