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Senate passes 2026 Electoral Act Amendment bill
The Senate on Thursday passed the 2026 Electoral Act Amendment bill, with focus to provide jurisdiction of the court in handling pre-election matters this followed presentation of report by the Senate Chairman of Committee on INEC Simon Lalong (APC-Plateau) at plenary on Thursday.
Ex-Lagos governorship candidate Funso Doherty dumps ADC for NDC
The candidate of African Democratic Congress, ADC in the 2023 Lagos governorship election, Funso Doherty has announced his defection to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC.
Senate passes N2.2trn FCT 2026 budget
The Senate on Thursday passed the 2026 Statutory Appropriation Bill for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), approving total expenditure of N2.285 trillion with 76.19 per cent of the total allocation devoted to capital expenditure
Hamzat Submits Nomination Forms for 2027 Lagos Governorship Race
Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, Deputy Governor of Lagos State, has officially submitted his Expression of Interest and Nomination…
Shettima, Faleke, APC Governors Submit Tinubu’s Nomination Forms Amid Massive Show of Unity
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday led the Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC), prominent party leaders, and stakeholders to the official submission of the Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, ahead of the party’s presidential primaries.
APC NWC Waives Screening for Tinubu, Clears President for 2027 Primaries
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), at its 188th meeting held on May 6, 2026, approved a waiver for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and declared him duly screened for the party’s forthcoming presidential primaries.
Heated Exchange Between Oshiomhole, Akpabio Disrupts Senate Plenary For 15 Minutes
Proceedings in the Senate were on Tuesday disrupted for over 15 minutes following a heated exchange between Senator Adams Oshiomhole and Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary.
2027: APC Waives Screening Requirements For President Tinubu
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has waived the screening requirements for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections.
Faleke Pays Courtesy Visit to Former Head of State Yakubu Gowon
The lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, has paid a courtesy visit to former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, at his residence in Abuja.
Oto-Awori LCDA Chairman Honours Retirees with Cash Gifts
The Executive Chairman of Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area, Hon. Kareem Azeez Abiodun, on Wednesday presented cash gifts of ₦250,000 each to ten retirees in recognition of their years of meritorious service.