6 PDP Lawmakers in Zamfara Defect to APC
Six members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have officially defected from the PDP to the APC, citing unresolved internal crises and poor governance. Get the full list of defectors and their reasons.
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Kano Buries Two State Lawmakers, Governor Yusuf Mourns
Kano State is in mourning as two NNPP lawmakers, Hon. Aminu Sa’ad Ungogo and Hon. Aliyu Sarki Daneji, were buried. Governor Abba Yusuf and NNPP leader Rabiu Kwankwaso paid their last respects. Read more about the tragic losses.
Two Kano State Lawmakers Die Within Hours
Kano State House of Assembly plunged into mourning as Hon. Aminu Saad Ungogo and Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji died within hours on December 24, 2025. Read the full story.
Kano Assembly Mourns Two Lawmakers Who Died Hours Apart
Kano State House of Assembly plunged into mourning as lawmakers Aminu Sa’adu Ungogo and Aliyu Yusuf Daneji died within hours on Wednesday. Learn about their lives and legacies.
Anioma State: Group Calls on Tinubu, SE Lawmakers for Support
Anioma group urges President Tinubu and Southeast legislators to support the Anioma State creation bill, framing it as reclaiming 'lost Igbo territories'. The bill is currently at the caucus stage in the National Assembly.
Two Kano State Assembly Members Die Within Hours
Kano State is in mourning after the sudden deaths of two serving House of Assembly members, Hon. Aminu Sa’adu and Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji, on Wednesday, December 24. Details emerge.
State Police Gains Momentum Amid Security Challenges
Security stakeholders advocate for evidence-based state policing to improve local security, rebuild trust, and ensure accountability. High-level dialogue examines prospects and challenges.
Tax Reforms Delay Will Keep 98% of Workers Overtaxed - Oyedele
Taiwo Oyedele warns that failure to implement new tax laws by January 1, 2026, will leave 98% of Nigerian workers overtaxed. He urges targeted amendments, not suspension.
Nigeria on US Performance Plan After Trump's Warning
Nigeria faces a US-imposed 'Performance Improvement Plan' after being labeled a 'disgraced country'. Can Tinubu's urgent security reforms save the nation from foreign intervention? Read more.
Tinubu to AFCSC Graduates: Drive Security Reforms
President Bola Tinubu charges new AFCSC Jaji graduates to spearhead Nigeria's security transformation against complex threats. Read his full message on discipline and patriotism.
Akpabio Calls for Stronger Police Protection for Lawmakers
Senate President Godswill Akpabio urges enhanced police security for National Assembly members, citing rising economic hardship and insecurity. Read his full address and analysis.
Tinubu Charges AFCSC Graduates on Security Reforms
President Tinubu urges new Armed Forces officers to drive Nigeria's security transformation. He calls for strategic thinking and unity against complex threats like terrorism and cyber warfare.
Tinubu: Nigeria Will Definitely Have State Police
President Bola Tinubu has declared his administration's firm resolve to establish state police in Nigeria. Speaking at an APC caucus meeting, he cited international backing and party support for the crucial security reform.
Nationwide Defections Tilt Political Balance Towards APC
A wave of defections by lawmakers and party officials to the APC signals a major political realignment. Get the full details on the moves in Rivers, FCT, Sokoto, Zamfara, and expert analysis on Nigeria's leadership crisis.
Major Arms Cache Recovered in Kogi, Says Gov Ododo
Kogi Governor Usman Ododo credits President Tinubu's security reforms for a major arms recovery in Lokoja. The haul includes dozens of rifles and hundreds of ammunition rounds. Read more.
Ohanaeze: State Police Needs Reform to Avoid 2027 Abuse
Ohanaeze Ndigbo supports state police to tackle Nigeria's security crisis but warns that without sweeping reforms, governors could weaponize it to manipulate the 2027 elections. Read the full statement.
US Congress Members Assess Security in Benue State
Governor Hyacinth Alia hosts US lawmakers to discuss Benue's security crisis. The visit follows President Trump's controversial 'Christian genocide' allegation and military threat against Nigeria.
PDP Moves to Sack Rivers Lawmakers Over Defection
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) vows to use constitutional means to remove 17 Rivers State lawmakers, including Speaker Martin Amaewhule, who defected to the APC. Read the full details and political implications.
Wike on Rivers Assembly Defection to APC
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says 16 Rivers lawmakers who defected to APC are free to go. He vows to work with remaining PDP members, urging party unity. Full details.
17 Rivers Lawmakers Defect from PDP to APC, Wike Speaks
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike reacts as 17 Rivers State lawmakers defect from PDP to APC, calling it unfortunate but constitutional. Get the full details and analysis of the political shift ahead of 2027.
Rivers Speaker, 15 Lawmakers Join APC
Martin Amaewhule, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, and 15 other PDP members defect to the APC, citing party crisis ahead of 2027 elections.
Zamfara: Two APC Lawmakers Defect to PDP
Two Zamfara State House of Assembly members have resigned from the APC, citing poor leadership and internal divisions. They have officially joined the PDP, strengthening the opposition's position in the state. Read more.
Akwa Ibom Assembly Rejects Motion to Ban Dog Meat
Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly rejects a bill seeking to ban dog meat consumption over health risks. Lawmaker's motion collapses without a seconder. Read full details.
US Presses Nigeria to End Sharia Law, Disband Hisbah
US lawmakers are urged to push Nigeria to abolish Sharia law and disband Hisbah commissions amid rising anti-Christian persecution. Experts warn extremist groups exploit these frameworks.
Tinubu Commits to Equip Police Against Insecurity
President Tinubu reaffirms commitment to equip Nigeria Police and security agencies with modern tools and training to combat insecurity. Read about the government's comprehensive security strategy.
National Assembly Declares Security Crisis, Seeks Death Penalty
Nigerian lawmakers declare security system near collapse, demand death penalty for kidnappers and sweeping security reforms amid escalating nationwide attacks.
EU Lawmakers Seek Easier Suspension of Shopping Platforms
EU lawmakers call for easier suspension of e-commerce platforms like Shein following outrage in France over the sale of childlike sex dolls. A court will hear the case on December 5.
Gumi Gives Condition to Support Nnamdi Kanu's Release
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi demands Nnamdi Kanu show remorse and call for peace before supporting his pardon. Read the full story and reactions.
Nigerian lawmakers investigate rising POS fraud cases
House of Representatives investigates escalating POS fraud reaching N52.26bn. Committee reveals security breaches, cloned terminals, and urgent need for regulatory framework. #POSFraud #FinancialSecurity
Lawmakers Ask Tinubu to Pardon Nnamdi Kanu
South-East lawmakers appeal to President Tinubu to grant presidential pardon to Nnamdi Kanu, arguing it would bring peace and national healing. Read full details.
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