Politics

The Nigerian Senate has approved the appointments of Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power and Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. The confirmation follows a request submitted by President Bola Tinubu, which was read during plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Both nominees underwent screening by the Senate in line with constitutional requirements before being cleared for their respective roles. Tegbe’s nomination came after the resignation of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down to contest for an elective position. Meanwhile, Enikanolaiye’s appointment follows the elevation of Odumegwu Ojukwu to the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs, after previously serving as Minister of State in the same ministry. Prior to his nom...

The Minority Whip of the Senate, Tony Nwoye, who represents Anambra North Senatorial District, has officially defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Nwoye made his decision known in a letter presented during plenary and read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In the correspondence, he cited ongoing internal disputes and legal challenges within the ADC as the primary reasons for his exit. According to the lawmaker, persistent divisions and multiple court cases have destabilized the party, affecting its unity and coalition strength. He noted that recent rulings at the Federal High Court have further complicated the party’s situation. Nwoye’s move comes just a day after fellow senators Victor Umeh and Rufai Hanga also defected...

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has stated that he no longer considers former presidential candidate Peter Obi as serious or politically relevant following his recent move to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Okonkwo dismissed concerns that Obi’s defection could impact the ADC’s political strength ahead of the 2027 elections. He argued that the party remains focused and confident of victory. Okonkwo criticised Obi for frequently switching political parties, alleging that he has changed affiliations three times within six months. According to him, if not for restrictions in Nigeria’s Electoral Act, Obi might have moved to yet another party. The Nollywood actor-turned-politician maintained ...

A heated exchange erupted in the Senate on Wednesday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio confronted Edo North lawmaker Adams Oshiomhole over what he described as disorderly conduct during plenary. The tension began when Oshiomhole repeatedly interrupted proceedings, shouting “Point of Order” while Akpabio was reading the Votes and Proceedings from the previous sitting. His persistent interjections drew sharp criticism from the presiding officer. In response, Akpabio warned that he could have Oshiomhole removed from the chamber if he failed to comply with Senate rules. The confrontation is believed to be a continuation of an earlier disagreement between both men, particularly after Akpabio rejected Oshiomhole’s proposal for Nigeria to retaliate against South Africa over xenophobic at...

Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has been named the new Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum. In a statement, the forum congratulated Makinde, describing his appointment as a reflection of his steady leadership, dedication to democratic governance, and contributions to national development. The forum noted that his emergence comes at a time when Nigeria’s democratic institutions are under increasing pressure, with citizens calling for greater accountability from political leaders. It highlighted Makinde’s growing influence in recent years, particularly as the country navigates economic challenges, insecurity, and broader governance issues. His commitment to transparency, justice, and democratic principles was also praised. According to the forum, Makind...

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has accused Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, of neglecting governance in favour of pursuing his 2027 re-election ambition. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Wike expressed concern over what he described as misplaced priorities by the governor. He alleged that Fubara has yet to present a budget to the Rivers State House of Assembly, while focusing on securing a second term in office. Wike warned that the delay in submitting the budget could disrupt government operations and hinder the delivery of essential services to residents of the state. Meanwhile, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has accused Wike of exerting influence over the emergence of governorship candidat...

Politician, Dino Melaye, has tackled Peter Obi over his defection from African Democratic Congress ADC to Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC.  In a post shared on IG, Dino argued that if Obi cannot persevere when there are issues in a political party, how then does he intend to handle the issues of Nigeria.  According to him, the NDC is an agent of the APC. His post reads Peter Obi excused himself from tough situation. If he can not face party tribulations and crisis, how does he intend to handle Nigeria,? Because Nigeria wahala pass ADC problems oooo. He can only operate in an air-conditioned kitchen. Hot kitchens are not for him. He has never gone through primary, APGA gave him free Governorship ticket,Atiku gave him free VP ticket, Labour gave free Presidential ticke...

Nigeria’s Senate has amended its internal rules to tighten eligibility requirements for the position of Senate President, limiting it to more experienced lawmakers within the chamber. The decision was reached after a closed-door session on Tuesday, May 5, where senators agreed on new criteria aimed at strengthening parliamentary hierarchy and institutional experience. Under the revised rules, only members of the current 10th National Assembly who have served at least two terms will be eligible to contest for principal offices, including Senate President. The amendment also requires that one of those terms must be the immediate term before nomination, effectively restricting eligibility to returning senators. According to the updated Order 4, nominations for presiding officers will...

The 2023 Lagos governorship candidate of the Labour Party, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has insisted he won’t dump the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Rhodes-Vivour stated this amid Peter Obi decamping from the ADC to the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, on Sunday. Since Obi and his prospective 2027 running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, joined NDC, there has been a gale of defections from the ADC to NDC. However, in a statement on Tuesday, Rhodes-Vivour said himself and his team would remain in ADC to fight for a better Nigeria. “To those who have made the difficult decision to move on to a new platform, I offer my genuine respect and best wishes. “These are hard choices, We are all fighting for a better Nigeria, even when our roads diverge. I want to make it clear that I am staying...

Seventeen members of the House of Representatives have defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). Their defections were announced on the floor of the House during plenary on Tuesday, May 5. Recall that on Sunday, May 3, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, and the former presidential flagbearer of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, defected from the ADC to the NDC, marking a fresh twist to the 2027 general elections race. Also announced during the plenary was the defection of Leke Abejide from the ADC to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers who defected to the NDC include Yusuf Datti, Uchenna Okonkwo, Adamu Wakili, Thaddeus Attah, George Oz...