President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated an audit committee for the policies, programmes and projects of the Federal Government under his administration. A statement from the Office of the Secretary to
Senator Dino Melaye, who was recently reelected to represent the Kogi West senatorial district, has been re-arraigned before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Over the last
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the governorship election in Plateau, Adamawa and Sokoto States inconclusive. Returning officers for the election in the states made the declaration on
Governorship candidates of the All Progressives Congress, Dapo Abiodun and Babajide Sanwo-Olu have emerged as governors-elect of their respective states, Ogun and Lagos. Mr Abiodun overcame fierce competition from governor
Senator Godswill Akpabio has withdrawn a lawsuit he filed at the FCT High Court challenging the result of the Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District election in which Chris Ekpenyong
The Center for Democracy and Development (CDD) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to improve on its performance at the last election as the nation goes to poll
The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has expressed worry over the excessive involvement of the military in elections. Urging relevant authorities to address the issue, Situation Room observed the alleged
Wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha, has said her husband’s second term will focus on alleviating poverty by closing the gap between the rich and the poor. She said this
The Federal High Court in Abuja has terminated the charges against late Alex Badeh, former Chief of Defence staff. Badeh had been standing trial, which began in 2015, on a
President Muhammadu Buhari has listed integrity and interest of Nigeria as criteria that will determine those that will be part of his next cabinet. Buhari said this at a dinner
Senator Godswill Akpabio has attributed the loss of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the presidential election to his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). “My former party lost
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has charged the Federal and state governments to the ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja over alleged attacks on journalists and bloggers. In
President Muhammadu Buhari has hinted at what to expect during his second term in office, saying it will be tougher than the first. The President said this on Friday when
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has said his party is ready to meet with the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar in court
A house of reps member from Kano state, Abdulmumuni Jibrin, has said leaders of All Progressive Congress (APC) and President Muhammadu Buhari will be proactive in determining the leadership of