In a surprise move as the year comes to a close, and as part of measures to restructure governance in Niger State, Governor Mohammed Umaru-Bago has announced the sacking of all his special advisers. Bago announced their termination of appointments during the maiden State Executive Council meeting with the newly sworn-in Commissioners in Minna, the capital of Niger State, on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. He said the decision was aimed at rejigging the advisers’ portfolios...

The Bayelsa State deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Oboraw-Harievwo Ewhrudjakpo has died after collapsing suddenly in his office. It was gathered that the deputy governor slumped in his office and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa and was pronounced dead shortly after arrival by medical personnel. The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m., prompting an immediate emergency response. The Bayelsa State government is yet to issue an official statement regarding the deputy governor’s...

The immediate past Minister of Labour and Employment and a former Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chris Ngige, has been reportedly arrested in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. Ngige was said to have been picked up by armed security operatives at his residence on Justice Mohammed Bello Road in Abuja.  As of the time of filing this report, details surrounding the operation remain unclear, and no security agency has officially commented on the arrest. But...