The former Deputy President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has formally resigned his membership from the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a press statement issued by his Media Adviser, Sunday Areh, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the prominent Delta State politician confirmed that his resignation takes immediate effect. The decision marks a significant shift in the political landscape of the South-South region, as Omo-Agege served as one of the ruling party's most

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has issued a comprehensive comparative analysis of national diplomacy, contrasting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s March 2026 state visit to the United Kingdom with U.S. President Donald Trump’s mid-May 2026 economic summit in China. In a detailed policy communication released via his official X handle on Saturday, May 16, 2026, Obi asserted that foreign state visits must move away from mere optics and royal pagean

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has issued a formal critique regarding the conduct of operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) during a recent enforcement action at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital. In a statement released via his official X handle on Thursday, May 14, 2026, Obi described the alleged use of teargas within the hospital premises as a "thoughtless act" that compromised the safety of both medical p

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has officially announced his resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to join the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). In a formal statement released via his official X handle on Monday, May 4, 2026, Obi confirmed that he transitioned to the new platform alongside his "dear brother," the former Governor of Kano State, Engr. Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. This strategic realignment is described by Obi as a

Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has issued a scathing assessment of the Tinubu administration’s impact on the Nigerian workforce. In a statement released via his official X handle on Friday, May 1, 2026, to commemorate Workers’ Day, Atiku characterized the current government’s "Renewed Hope" agenda as a "slogan betrayed," asserting that the past three years have yielded "renewed hardship" rather tha

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has characterized recent remarks by the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) regarding student involvement in cybercrime as a symptom of a "serious moral and systemic failure." In a policy critique issued via his official X handle on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Obi reacted to the Commission’s assertion that approximately 60% of Nigerian university students are involved in "419" advance-f

The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has formally tendered his resignation from the Federal Executive Council (FEC), effective April 30, 2026. In an official communication received by the Presidency on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Adelabu stated that his decision is predicated on the necessity to focus on his long-standing gubernatorial aspirations in Oyo State. The exit marks another significant departure from the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration as the 2027

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called for an urgent and comprehensive review of Nigeria’s education funding model, warning that the nation’s current development trajectory remains unsustainable. Delivering a lecture titled "Repositioning Nigeria’s Education Sector for National Growth and Global Competitiveness" at Coal City University, Enugu, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, Obi asserted that no nation can achieve meaningful growth while its ed

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a strategic realignment of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), marking a significant shift in the administration's economic and housing leadership. In a memo issued by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, the Presidency announced the departure of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, and the Minister of Housing and Urban De

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a consequential adjustment to the campaign timeline for the upcoming Osun State Governorship Election. In a press statement issued on Thursday, April 16, 2026, the Commission confirmed that the deadline for all political campaigns in the state is now set for midnight on Thursday, August 13, 2026. This administrative update follows the earlier rescheduling of the election date from August 8 to August 15, 2026.

In a solemn demonstration of national grief and institutional respect, the Nigerian Army on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, conducted the interment of the late Brigadier General Omo Braimah, Captain Azubuike Michael Esimai, and several other personnel who lost their lives in active service. The burial ceremony, held at the Maimalari Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri, Borno State, served as a formal recognition of the "supreme price" paid by the officers in the line of duty. The fal

The National Publicity Secretary of the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Comrade Ini Ememobong, has warned that a specific Supreme Court outcome could leave the nation’s main opposition party without a legal leadership structure. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily Show on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Ememobong clarified the high stakes of the pending judicial resolution, noting that the party’s ability to f

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has challenged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent assertion that Nigerians are "better off" than their counterparts in Kenya and other African nations. In a detailed policy critique released via his official X handle on Monday, April 13, 2026, Obi described the President’s remarks in Yenagoa as a form of "self-consolation" that ignores verifiable socio-economic data. Drawing on biblical and Qur'anic allegories

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally approved a ₦3.3 trillion payment plan aimed at settling long-standing debts within the Nigerian power sector. In a State House press release issued on Sunday, April 5, 2026, the Presidency confirmed that the resolution follows a comprehensive verification of legacy debts accumulated between February 2015 and March 2025. This fiscal intervention, under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme, is designed to restore fin

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the National Leader and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has officially resigned from the party. In a press statement issued via his official X handle on Sunday, March 29, 2026, the former Governor of Kano State cited the need for "strategic realignment" within the evolving political landscape as the primary driver for his exit. The announcement marks a definitive end to his leadership of the NNPP, the platfor

Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the former First Lady of Ondo State and widow of the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, has officially defected to the Labour Party (LP). In a formal announcement shared via her social media channels on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the gender activist confirmed her transition to the party in her home state of Imo and declared her intention to contest for the Imo East Senatorial District seat in the 2027 general elections. This move marks a significant politi

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu formally inaugurated Taiwo Oyedele as the Minister of State for Finance on Monday, March 16, 2026. The ceremony, conducted at approximately 2:30 pm at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja, follows Oyedele’s confirmation by the Nigerian Senate on March 12. The 50-year-old fiscal policy expert replaces Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, who has been redeployed to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning as Minister of State, marking her third portfolio t

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has identified the absence of strategic petroleum reserves as the primary reason for Nigeria’s immediate vulnerability to global oil market shocks. In a detailed policy critique issued via his official X handle on Thursday, March 12, 2026, the former Anambra State Governor noted that recent geopolitical tensions involving Iran have triggered a direct surge in domestic pump prices. Obi observ

The Senate has announced a formal review into the legality of the defection of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). During a plenary session on Thursday, March 12, 2026, the Red Chamber deliberated on the constitutional implications of the move, which saw the representative of Abia South join the ADC alongside other lawmakers. The inquiry centers on whether the defection adheres to the strict crite

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has called for an immediate cessation of what he described as the blatant persecution of political opponents under the guise of criminal prosecution. In a statement issued via his official X handle on Monday, March 9, 2026, the former Anambra State Governor argued that the weaponization of the judiciary and security agencies against opposition figures threatens national stability and undermi

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the disbursement of ₦206,289,101,199.25 in interest-free loans to 1,164,222 student beneficiaries across the country. According to the agency’s latest Daily Status Report released on Monday, March 9, 2026, the milestone reflects a significant expansion of the federal government’s student credit scheme since its inception. The fund, which was established to remove financial barriers to higher education, has now reached a

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has affirmed the judicial restraint placed on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from conducting its National Convention previously scheduled for Ibadan. In a ruling delivered on Monday, March 9, 2026, the appellate court dismissed the application filed by the party seeking to vacate an earlier interim injunction granted by a lower court. The decision effectively stalls the party's internal leadership transition and intensifies the legal d

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has formally denied allegations suggesting he falsified his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and Nigerian Law School records. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, on Friday, March 6, 2026, the lawmaker characterized a recent petition seeking his investigation as a coordinated attempt to malign his character and disrupt his legislative duties. The development follows a pet