August 13, 2025

Politics

Politics

President Tinubu Signs Landmark Bills Establishing South-West, South-South Development Commissions.

In a significant push for equitable regional development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially signed into law two crucial bills establishing the South-West Development Commission (SWDC) and the South-South Development Commission (SSDC). The announcement was made on Tuesday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during a plenary session, signifying a major milestone in Nigeria’s governance structure.

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Tensions Flares at Senate Hearing as Ezekwesili Clashes with Lawmakers, INEC Flags Irregularities in Natasha –

Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Recall ProcessTempers flared at the Senate on Tuesday during a hearing on a sexual harassment petition filed by suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The session, held by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Petitions, quickly spiraled into heated confrontations, particularly between lawmakers and former Education Minister, Dr.

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Ojudu: Akpabio’s Leadership Not Reflecting Senate in Good Light –

Senator Babafemi Ojudu, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Special Adviser on Political Matters to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has raised concerns over the leadership style of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, stating that it does not project the Senate in a positive light. In an interview with Daily Trust, Ojudu

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Emirate Dispute: Those Fighting God’s Will Won’t Succeed – Emir Sanusi

The 16th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has cautioned against attempts to disrupt the peace of the state amid the ongoing tussle over the emirate. He warned that those challenging his position are, in essence, opposing divine will, a move he says will not end well. In a voice message aired on Premier

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General Politics

Vatsa Family Refutes Togun’s Coup Allegations, Calls Them Baseless

The family of the late General Mamman Jiya Vatsa has strongly dismissed claims made by retired General Kunle Togun, who recently alleged that Vatsa was indeed involved in the 1986 coup attempt that led to his execution. In a statement issued in Minna on Tuesday, Mr. Jonathan Vatsa, a former commissioner for information, culture, and

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General Politics

Atiku Accuses NASS Leadership of Corruption Over Rivers Emergency Rule Approval –

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized the leadership of the National Assembly, alleging corruption in the swift approval of the state of emergency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking in an interview with journalist Adesuwa Giwa-Osagie on Untold Stories, a snippet of which was shared on social media by broadcaster

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INEC Confirms Receipt of Petition to Recall Kogi Central Senator, Raises Compliance Concerns.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed receiving a petition seeking the recall of the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. However, while the petition has garnered significant attention, it faces a key compliance hurdle. In a statement issued on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, INEC disclosed that the petition was reviewed during its routine

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Labour Threatens Action Over Rivers’ Emergency Rule –

The organized labour in Rivers State has issued a strong warning, threatening strategic actions if the state of emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu is not reversed. In a statement released in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and the Joint Negotiating Council (JNC) jointly condemned the

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General Politics

Bill for Single-Day General Elections Scales Second Reading in Rep –

The House of Representatives has advanced a bill proposing a constitutional amendment to mandate that all general elections in Nigeria be conducted on a single day. The bill, sponsored by Imo lawmaker Ikenga Ugochinyere and 35 others, was presented during plenary on Tuesday by House Leader Prof. Julius Ihonvbere. It successfully passed the second reading

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Nigeria Needs Urgent Restructuring, Says Atiku-

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for the urgent restructuring of Nigeria to ensure that citizens fully enjoy the dividends of democracy. Speaking at a coalition meeting in Yola on Tuesday, Atiku, who was the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, expressed concerns over the country’s current trajectory. “We need

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