Politics

In a recent court filing, the agencies argued that confirming or denying the existence of records could compromise privacy interests and national security, as they responded to multiple Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests from plaintiff Aaron Greenspan. The case highlights ongoing tensions between transparency and the protection of sensitive Continue Reading

A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, Dominic Alancha, has called on the party to replace Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia as its governorship candidate, saying that the Governor is not popular and is not performing. Alancha made the call for the Governor’s removal when Continue Reading

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by 2 weeks and also launched a new self-service online registration portal for first-time voters. This was disclosed via a statement by INEC on Friday 03 July 2026. The CVR which began 18August2025 and was Continue Reading

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that Nigeria may not survive another civil war, noting that many of the conditions that triggered the Biafra war remain unresolved. Obasanjo issued this warning on Wednesday at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta when he received a historical publication titled ‘Asaba Massacre’ Continue Reading

A Kaduna State High Court has dismissed a fresh bail application filed by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, after the National Hospital Abuja disowned a medical report submitted in support of his request. Justice Darius Khobo rejected the application, which was based on claims that El-Rufai was suffering from advanced metastatic prostate Continue Reading

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has intensified calls for unity, genuine reconciliation and grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general election. State APC Chairman, Chief Moses Adeyemo on Thursday in Ibadan, declared that the party could no longer afford division after spending eight years in opposition in Continue Reading

Obi made the call while reflecting on questions contained in the INEC nomination form, particularly those relating to mental fitness and certificate authenticity.   He said for openness in the electoral system, INEC should publish the certificates and credentials submitted by all aspirants.   According to Obi, making such documents Continue Reading

By Salam Saheed Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, representing Oyo South Senatorial District, has unveiled a comprehensive scorecard of his constituency projects and legislative activities, highlighting interventions in infrastructure, healthcare, education, employment, social welfare and lawmaking since assuming office in June 2023. The lawmaker said the initiatives, anchored on the theme Continue Reading

Findings show that the United States owes more than $36 trillion while Nigeria owes over N159.28 trillion, with external debt now standing at approximately $51.8 billion. At a first glance, when comparing the debt profiles of the world’s largest economy and Africa’s largest economy, it may though seem misplaced. America Continue Reading