Ministers’ exit: Buhari bows to pressure, APC panel may demand resignation letters

There are strong indications that members of the Federal Executive Council who have declared their intention to contest the 2023 presidential election may appear before the All Progressives Congress screening committee with copies of their letters of resignation and acknowledgement.

Jonathan’s backers seek adoption, southern APC aspirants disagree

Some All Progressives Congress leaders have stepped up moves to adopt former President Goodluck Jonathan as the party’s consensus presidential candidate in 2023. The PUNCH on Tuesday learnt the moves formed part of the discussions between the former President and the APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, in Abuja […]

FG, ASUU resume talks Monday, students continue protests

Students of the University of Ilorin on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest to express their disappointment over the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, vowing that they would not have anything to do with the 2023 general election if the government allowed the strike to […]

Mandy Asagba congratulate NBA ikorodu Branch on their law week

I warmly congratulate the Chairman NBA Ikorodu Branch and his Exco and Planning Committee Chair and members on the occasion of their Law week scheduled to hold from May 11, 2022 – May 17th 2022.

JUST IN: Sanwo-Olu submits nomination forms, promises better Lagos

Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has submitted his expression of interest and nomination forms for a second term in office.

INEC kicks as parties seek adjustment of 2023 poll timetable

Despite the provisions of the 2022 Electoral Act, eighteen registered political parties under the auspices of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) have called for the adjustment of the timetable for the 2023 general elections. The electoral umpire, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) published the timetable for the 2023 […]

JUST IN: Court nullifies AGF’s sale, disposal of recovered assets

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has nullified the Asset Tracing, Recovery and Management Regulations, 2019 for being “an invalid statutory instrument.” The court nullified all sales and disposals of assets made by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami, SAN under the Asset Tracing, Recovery […]

Senate amends Electoral Act to allow statutory delegates vote

The Senate has amended Section 84 (8) of the Electoral Act 2022, which will enable statutory delegates participate in political parties’ congresses and conventions.

JUST IN: SSANU, NASU to present new payment platform to FG today

The Joint Action Committee of the Non Academic Staff Union of educational and associated institutions and the senior staff of Nigerian universities will today meet with the the Federal Ministry of Education “to present the payment platform on which they want to be paid to Education Minister,Adamu Adamu”.

BREAKING: Oyo’s only PDP senator Kola Balogun joins APC

The lawmaker representing Oyo South Senatorial District at the Senate, Senator Kola Balogun, has defected to the All Progressives Congress. Balogun, who is the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun’s younger brother, was the only senator elected to the Upper Legislative on the platform of the Peoples Democratic […]

We didn’t purchase APC presidential form for Jonathan – Miyetti Allah

Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has denied media reports it obtained the All Progressives Congress(APC) presidential form for former President Goodluck Jonathan.

Strike extension: Students slam ASUU, Federal Govt

Protesting students yesterday slammed the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) for extending its three-month-old strike by 12 weeks. They attributed the action by ASUU to Federal Government’s failure to accede to the union’s demands.

Jonathan: I didn’t authorise group to obtain APC form

Former President Goodluck Jonathan Monday night rejected the presidential nomination form obtained for him by a group, the Nomadic Herders and Almajiris Community in Nigeria.

Presidential bid: INEC, CBN partnership under threat over Emefiele’s APC membership

The Nigerian Bar Association and civil rights groups on Monday warned that Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele’s involvement in politics was threatening the 2023 elections.

UPDATED: ASUU extends strike by 12 weeks

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has rolled over its ongoing strike for another 12 weeks. A statement signed by ASUU president, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, said this was to give the government enough time to satisfactorily resolve all the outstanding issues.