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Nearly all lawmakers from Akwa Ibom State switched political parties on Tuesday. Twenty-four members left the Peoples Democratic Party to join the All Progressives Congress. The mass departure left just two representatives with their original party. Sunday Johnny from Onna and Uduakobong...

Two federal lawmakers joined Nigeria's ruling party on Tuesday. Peter Akpanke represents Cross River State and left the Peoples Democratic Party. Paul Nnamchi serves Enugu State and quit the Labour Party. Both men moved to the All Progressives Congress. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas told other House...

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu warned party candidates against feeling confident about the July 12 local elections. He spoke at a meeting where he gave official flags to All Progressives Congress nominees. The governor told candidates they must campaign hard to prove the party remains...

Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin rejected calls from a northern youth group asking President Bola Tinubu to choose him as vice president for 2027. The Northern Nigeria Progressive Youth Assembly made the request recently. Jibrin said such campaigns are wrong and should stop immediately. His...

Local government leaders from Osun State asked President Bola Tinubu for help with a banking dispute. The officials won elections in February and represent the Peoples Democratic Party. They want Tinubu to tell federal money managers to work only with elected leaders. Sharafadeen Awotunde leads...

Nigeria's election commission asked the main opposition party to fix problems with its leadership structure during a private meeting Tuesday. Independent National Electoral Commission Chairman Mahmood Yakubu met with Peoples Democratic Party officials at their request. The party wanted help...

Nigeria's election commission rejected a new political party's registration request on Tuesday. The Independent National Electoral Commission told reporters that All Democratic Alliance cannot join the official roster of parties. Sam Olumekun serves as National Commissioner and heads the...

The Social Democratic Party kicked out three top officials after finding evidence of money crimes. Party leaders removed National Chairman Shehu Gabam from his position on Tuesday. Officials also suspended National Auditor Nze Nnadi Clarkson and National Youth Leader Uchechukwu Chukwuma. Party...

Angry protesters damaged the Social Democratic Party headquarters Tuesday morning. The demonstrators tore down the main entrance gate at the Wuse 2 office location. Party leaders were meeting inside the building when the protest began. Security guards attacked news reporters who came to cover...

The Peoples Democratic Party announced candidates for Federal Capital Territory Area Council leadership positions across six regions. Chris Hassan led the Electoral Committee and declared all contests fair and free from problems. The party selected winners through voting among party members...

Senator Ali Ndume from Borno South revealed how President Bola Tinubu left behind former Rivers State Governor Chibuike Amaechi after winning the 2023 election. Ndume served as campaign manager for Amaechi during the All Progressives Congress primary race. Amaechi finished second behind Tinubu...

Nigerian drug officials closed several beauty shops that sold dangerous skin creams on Tuesday. The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control took action at Sabon Gari market area. Six people face arrest for selling products without approval. Kasim Ibrahim leads NAFDAC operations...

Niger State plans to test all farm fertilizers sold within its borders. Officials want to stop companies from selling poor quality products to local farmers. Dr Mathew Ahmed works as Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture. He announced the new rules during a meeting with the...

President Bola Tinubu praised road construction efforts that help businesses grow across Nigeria's capital. Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike built new roads that connect different parts of Abuja. The president spoke about these projects during a ceremony for the Idu-Zuba road...

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf condemned the brutal murder of two young men from his state. The victims died late Monday night around 11 PM in Makurdi, the capital city of Benue State. Attackers killed Barhama Suleiman and Jamilu Ahmad without any reason or warning. Officials described the...

Police officials launched a new safety program for schools across Osun State. Commissioner Abayomi Shogunle leads the School Protection Squad at Force Headquarters. The program aims to prevent attacks before they happen. Officials want to protect students and teachers from harm. Security teams...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu praised Federal Capital Territory Administration leaders for building new infrastructure that helps businesses and housing grow. The president spoke Tuesday when officials opened a new section of the Inter Northern Expressway. Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin...

Kaduna State officials reject claims made about recent project launches. Former Governor Nasir El-Rufai said he started all programs that President Ahmed Bola Tinubu opened during his visit. State leaders called these statements false and misleading. Ibraheem Musa speaks for the current governor...

Zamfara State officials rejected claims about Governor Dauda Lawal taking a ₦34 billion loan. The governor's spokesperson Sulaiman Bala Idris released a statement Tuesday addressing the reports. Officials said the money discussed was not new borrowing but payments for old debts. The state used...

AC Milan director Tien Egli Tari discussed three key players and their potential moves during the summer transfer window. He addressed media questions about Rafael Leão, Theo Hernandez and Mike Maignan amid speculation about departures. The Italian club official provided updates on each player's...