50 m. ago Additional elective seats will boost Nigeria’s democratic profile — Stakeholders

Stakeholders who converged in Abuja on Friday expressed optimism that the proposed Reserved Seats for Women Bill will enhance Nigeria's democratic profile among the comity of nations and address decades of gender imbalance in political representation.

Politics

53 m. ago Misinformation, Misinterpretation Can Undermine Strongest Electoral Systems — INEC Chair

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has said that even the strongest electoral systems can be undermined by misinformation, misinterpretation, or deliberate distortion. Amupitan stated this at the unveiling of a book titled ‘The INEC Press Corps: Chronicles of Nigeria’s Election Journalists’, authored by INEC Press Corps chairman […]

Politics

55 m. ago ZLP National Chair Nwanyanwu Warns Jonathan Against 2027 Presidential Bid

The National Chairman of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Dan Nwanyanwu, has advised former President Goodluck Jonathan to resist pressure to contest the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on ‘Politics Today’ on Channels Television on Friday night, Nwanyanwu claimed that the individuals urging Jonathan to return to the presidential race were the same political actors who […]

Events

5 h. ago Osun 2026: APC Bars Omisore, Five Others From Governorship Primary

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified a former deputy governor and ex-National Secretary of the party, Senator Iyiola Omisore; another former deputy governor, Benedict Olugboyega Alabi; and four other governorship aspirants from participating in its December 13, 2025, primary election in Osun State. Others affected by the disqualification are Dotun Babayemi, Akin Ogunbiyi, Senator […] The post Osun 2026: APC Bars Omisore, Five Others From Governorship Primary appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

5 h. ago NSCI Urges Northern Leaders To Back Yakubu’s Ambassadorial Nomination

The Northern Stakeholders Consultative Initiative (NSCI) has urged political leaders from the northern region to support the ambassadorial nomination of former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu. This followed remarks reportedly made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar expressing reservations over Yakubu’s inclusion on the list of 35 ambassadorial nominees […]

Politics

7 h. ago Osun Guber: APC Disqualifies Omisore, 6 Others, Clears 2 Aspirants For Primaries

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified a former national secretary of the party, Senator Iyiola Omisore, and six other aspirants from participating in its forthcoming governorship primary election in Osun state. The others aspirant disqualified were Babatunde Oralusi, Oyedotun Babayemi, Dr Akin Ogunbiyi, former Deputy Governor Benedict Alabi, Adegoke Rasheed Okiki and Ssenator Babajide […]

Politics

8 h. ago FCT Indigenes Protest Exclusion From Envoys List, Threaten Revolt In 2027

The clamour for national inclusion by indigenous groups in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has taken a new dimension, as FCT leaders warned that they may reconsider their support for President Bola Tinubu in future elections if the administration continued to exclude them from national appointments. President of the FCT Stakeholders’ Assembly, Dr Aliyu Daniel […]

Politics

9 h. ago 2Baba Accuses Own Family Of Repeating What They Did To Annie With Natasha

Nigerian music icon, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has broken his silence over the growing tension surrounding his marriage to Natasha, accusing his family members of repeating the same pattern of interference he said his ex-wife, Annie Macaulay, once faced. In a particularly pointed remark, he stated, “I am a very peaceful person This […]

Politics

12 h. ago Military, NYSC strengthen partnership in Borno for corps members’ safety

Operation Hadin Kai reaffirms its commitment to NYSC Borno safety, guaranteeing the welfare of corps members ahead of local government elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/military-nysc-strengthen-partnership-in-borno-for-corps-members-safety/

Politics

12 h. ago Peter Obi Condemns Distribution Of Tinubu Campaign Vehicles, Says It’s ‘Profound Insensitivity’

The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised what he described as the “profound insensitivity and abuse of public trust” by the All Progressives Congress (APC) for distributing luxury vehicles as part of early campaign mobilisation for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement shared on his X handle […]

Politics

19 h. ago Piracy costing Africa billions, BBNaija recorded over five million illegal streams —Atinuke Babatunde

Executive Head, Content and Channels West Africa, MultiChoice Nigeria, Atinuke Babatunde, on Friday raised concern over the growing rate of digital piracy in the country, disclosing that the tenth season of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) recorded over five million illegal streams and cloned accounts. Babatunde revealed this at the 2025 Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive), which […]

Economics

20 h. ago Global luxury relocates to Nigeria: Electimuss London celebrates 10th anniversary with Opay and Seinde Signature

Nigeria is set to host the most anticipated luxury event of the year as Electimuss London, one of the world’s most renowned niche perfume houses, embarks on its tenth anniversary tour. The tour, which kicked off on December 1, in Lagos, will also make stops in Port Harcourt and Abuja, showcasing the country’s growing relevance […]

Politics

21 h. ago Plateau man arrested for vandalising 15 electric cable bundles

A Plateau man, Sani Umar, has been arrested for allegedly vandalising and stealing 15 bundles of electric cables from a hospital’s Children’s Ward. Read More: https://punchng.com/plateau-man-arrested-for-vandalising-15-electric-cable-bundles/

Politics

21 h. ago Taraba varsity, peace bureau convene parley on rising violence

Taraba State University and the state’s peace bureau are hosting a national conference to address violent conflicts and bolster peacebuilding efforts. Read More: https://punchng.com/taraba-varsity-peace-bureau-convene-parley-on-rising-violence/

Politics

26 h. ago Yakubu’s Ambassadorial Nomination ‘Terrible Optics’ For Tinubu Administration — Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that the nomination of the immediate-past chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (EFCC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, as Ambassador by President Bola Tinubu, has presented a ‘terrible optics’ for the administration, which, according to him, was already battling with credibility issues. LEADERSHIP reports that the Presidency had at […]

Politics

27 h. ago 2027: Kwara North guber aspirants meet to decide on sole candidacy

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the five governorship aspirants from the Kwara North senatorial district of Kwara state on Thursday met in

Politics

27 h. ago Prioritise safety, Ogun NMDPRA boss urges oil, gas operators

Ogun’s NMDPRA coordinator urges oil and gas operators to prioritize safety to prevent accidents and fatalities during the busy festive season rush. Read More: https://punchng.com/prioritise-safety-ogun-nmdpra-boss-urges-oil-gas-operators/

Politics

29 h. ago Ondo Amotekun parades five suspects, rescues kidnap victims after forest shootout

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun, on Thursday paraded five suspects linked to kidnapping, attempted abduction, and fraud following a series of coordinated operations across the state.

Events

29 h. ago Small nation states, big influence: Why Nigeria should pay attention to the Caribbean moment

Two recent elections in the Caribbean region offered an unexpected but important lesson for Nigeria: in global politics, it is read more Small nation states, big influence: Why Nigeria should pay attention to the Caribbean moment

Politics

29 h. ago FX, Stablecoin literacy, become survival skill for Africans – Expert

A growing economic shift across major African commercial hubs is forcing traders, workers and households to rethink how they manage read more FX, Stablecoin literacy, become survival skill for Africans – Expert

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