Court of Appeal Reserves Judgment Over PDP Convention Dispute
The Court of Appeal, in Abuja, has reserved judgment in nine appeals filed by a rival group of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, over Federal High Court decisions halting the party’s November 2025, national convention held in Ibadan.
Obasanjo Blames 1979 Rice Import Policy For Nigeria’s Setback
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has blamed Nigeria’s long-standing dependence on rice imports on the decision by the civilian administration in 1979 to lift a ban imposed by the outgoing military government.
Kaduna Assembly Dismisses False Report On Abduction Of Lawmaker
The Kaduna State House of Assembly has dismissed false a report alleging that the member representing Kajuru Constituency, Usman Stingo, was abducted by suspected terrorists.
I Could Be Arrested Anytime, Says El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government may arrest him.
NNPP Condemns US Bill Seeking Sanctions on Kwankwaso
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has condemned a bill before the United States congress seeking to impose sanctions on its national leader, Rabiu Kwankwaso, for alleged “severe religious freedom violations”.
Tinubu And I Are Parallel Lines That’ll Never Meet — El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai has stated that he never had any personal or political relationship with President Bola Tinubu, insisting that their paths were never destined to align.
ADC: Northern Presidential Candidate May Struggle To Convince South – Amaechi
Former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has cautioned that it could be difficult for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to sell a northern presidential candidate to voters in southern Nigeria, urging the party to weigh zoning realities carefully ahead of the next general election.
Insecurity: N’Assembly Throws Out Air Force’s Budget, Demands Realistic Funding
The National Assembly has rejected the 2026 budget proposal of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), citing inadequate funding that could weaken the military’s capacity to confront insurgency and other security threats across the country.
I Believe This Will Be Tinubu’s Last Intervention in Rivers Crisis, Wike Submits
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed optimism that the recent intervention by President Bola Tinubu in the Rivers State political crisis would be his last with the feuding parties.
Appeal Court Affirms Natasha’s Suspension
The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has upheld the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, ruling that the Nigerian Senate acted within its constitutional and procedural powers.