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...

Former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has denied claims that he said that the southern region of the country should produce the president in 2027. El-Rufai, in a statement posted on Monday on his X, formerly Twitter, noted that the widely circulated claim was false. He clarified that at no time did he make such remarks in any of his speeches, media interviews or on his verified social media platforms. He said, “My...

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...

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a coalition of prominent national figures under the Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) has asked the House of Representatives to urgently initiate reforms to restore public confidence in the system. Members of the body include Usman Bugaje, its Deputy Chairman (North), Femi Falana (SAN) (Legal Counsel), Pat Utomi, Chairman of the Interim Steering Council, former minister Oby Ezekwesili, former NLC chairman, Ayuba Wabba (Co-Chair), Bilikisu Magoro and Nkoyo Toyo...