Rt. Hon. Mustapha Shu’aib, a close political associate of former Kano State governor and NNPP presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has officially resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), signaling a major political shift in Niger State. Shu’aib, who contested the 2023 Niger State House of Assembly election as the NNPP candidate for…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said unwavering loyalty in Nigerian politics often comes at a personal cost, revealing that his commitment to loyalism once forced him into exile and exposed him to assassination attempts. Speaking at the launch of The Loyalist, Atiku reflected on the complexities of political loyalty, while African Democratic Congress (ADC)…
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf’s planned defection to APC stalls as party resists his demand for an automatic 2027 ticket.
Think of this as the “price tag” for Nigeria’s next big democratic event. Basically, the people in charge of voting (INEC) just went to the government and said, “Here is how much money we need to make sure everyone can vote in 2027.” Here is the breakdown of the ₦874 Billion plan in simple terms: 1. Where…
Imagine Nigeria is updating the “Rulebook” for how we pick our leaders. There’s been a big debate about whether results from voting booths must be sent to a central website instantly (like a live-stream) or just sent electronically at some point during the day. Senator Seriake Dickson basically says, “Don’t panic.” Even though the Senate…
Dangote Refinery boosts local petrol supply by 65% in December, raising fuel sufficiency and easing Nigeria’s dependence on imports.
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has clarified that not all electricity meters currently being deployed nationwide are free, amid growing confusion over the Federal Government’s metering programmes and recent warnings against illegal charges by electricity distribution companies (DisCos).Speaking on Saturday during a radio interview on Fresh FM with Adeola Samuel-Ilori, NERC Chairman, Musiliu Oseni,…
A massive bank from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) called First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is officially coming to Lagos. This is a big win for Nigeria because FAB is one of the wealthiest banks in the world. The news was announced on Monday at a big meeting in Lagos called Investopia Africa. A top…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has responded to criticism from ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his time in office, stating that although he made mistakes, his decisions were always guided by Nigeria’s best interests. Atiku, who is currently seeking the presidency under the African Democratic Congress, had described Jonathan as inexperienced during a recent interview on…
Rivers Assembly insists on Governor Fubara impeachment, citing constitutional duty, executive interference, and threats to democracy in Rivers State.
