August 14, 2025

Politics

Politics

Fidelity Bank Brings Ramadan Relief to Kano Community

Fidelity Bank Plc has launched a Ramadan support initiative in the Kabuga community, Dala Local Government Area of Kano State, providing essential food items to over 1,500 residents. This outreach, conducted in partnership with the Misnoory Foundation, aims to alleviate hunger and bring relief during the holy month of Ramadan. The Fidelity Food Bank Initiative

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Politics

Tinubu Appoints Four New Members to NCDMB Governing Council

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the nomination of four key figures to the Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), strengthening the board’s leadership and ensuring continuity in its regulatory role within Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. A statement issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on

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Politics

91 Groups Seek INEC Registration as Opposition Coalition Gains Momentum

With political realignments intensifying ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed receiving 91 applications for the registration of new political parties. The development has sparked mixed reactions across Nigeria’s political landscape, with opposition parties debating the implications of the influx of new party applications. While the Peoples Democratic

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Politics

Tinubu Appoints Four New Members to NCDMB Governing Council.

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of four new members to the Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), reinforcing the administration’s commitment to strengthening local content in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. New Appointees to the NCDMB Council The newly appointed members represent key institutions and stakeholders within the

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Politics

JUST IN: Anambra Lawmaker Clara Nnabuife Dumps YPP for APGA

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Clara Nnabuife, has officially defected from the Young Progressives Party (YPP) to the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Nnabuife, who represents the Orumba North/Orumba South Federal Constituency of Anambra State, attributed her defection to a lack of inclusion in YPP’s political activities. She expressed her desire to

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General Politics

Lawmakers Suggest University Degree Requirement for Local Government Chairmen –

The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill that seeks to make a first degree the minimum educational qualification for anyone contesting the position of Local Government Chairman in Nigeria. The bill, which is among 42 bills passed for second reading during Wednesday’s plenary, was sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and

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Politics

Governors, States Reject Bill Seeking to Remove Immunity for Vice President, Governors, Deputies.

In a move that has sparked nationwide debate, state governments have expressed firm opposition to a bill in the House of Representatives seeking to strip governors, their deputies, and the vice president of constitutional immunity from prosecution while in office. The proposed legislation, which successfully scaled its second reading at the House of Representatives, aims

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Politics

Ezekwesili Hails Verbal Exchange with Nwebonyi, Calls for Gender Respect in Politics –

Former Minister of Education, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, has expressed satisfaction with her recent verbal exchange with Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi, representing Ebonyi North Senatorial District, during a Senate Committee hearing. The altercation, which occurred on Tuesday, has since sparked nationwide discussions on gender representation and respect in Nigeria’s political landscape. Speaking during a live interview on

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Politics

Rivers State Sole Administrator Suspends Political Office Holders.

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has ordered the immediate suspension of all political appointees and office holders in the state. This directive, issued on Wednesday, was conveyed through a statement from the Chief of Staff to the Administrator. The decision follows the powers vested in Ibas by President Bola

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Politics

Patriots Set to Meet National Assembly Over New Nigerian Constitution.

In a renewed push for a truly democratic and people-centered Nigerian Constitution, The Patriots, a group of eminent statesmen led by former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, is scheduled to meet with the leadership of the National Assembly in April. This upcoming meeting with both the Senate and the House of Representatives follows an earlier

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