# all people's congress (apc) (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 13 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover all people's congress (apc). Page: Feed: --- ## [2027: Tinubu worst President ever, North finished if he wins again – Baba-Ahmed](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/2027-tinubu-worst-president-ever-north-finished-if-he-wins-again-baba-ahmed/) _2026-08-13 · admin · Latest Politics – New Nigerian Politics_ By Matthew Atungwu The National Chairman of the People Redemption Party, PRP, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has said that President Bola Tinubu is the worst leader Nigeria has ever had. Speaking during an interview on Symfoni TV, Baba-Ahmed said the North will be finished if Tinubu wins the 2027 general elections. The PRP chairman also \[…\] ## [Nigeria not a Muslim country – Rev Dachomo counters Sheikh Jingir](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/nigeria-not-a-muslim-country-rev-dachomo-counters-sheikh-jingir/) _2026-08-13 · admin · Latest Politics – New Nigerian Politics_ By Lekkyez Auta Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations, COCIN, in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has reacted to comments made by Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir that Nigeria is a Muslim country. The controversial Islamic scholar, who made the remarks during a programme \[…\] ## [Why we planned coup against Tinubu – Colonel Ma’aji, without legal counsel](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/l/) _2026-08-12 · admin · Latest Politics – New Nigerian Politics_ By Matthew Atungwu A Nigerian Army Colonel, Mohammed Ma’aji, has disclosed the main reason he planned a coup to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. According to Premium Times, Ma’aji said worsening insecurity, corruption and economic hardship were among the grievances discussed by those allegedly involved in the failed coup. Ma’aji stated that discussions about military \[…\] ## [Davido calls on Trump, international community to monitor Osun election](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/davido-calls-on-trump-international-community-to-monitor-osun-election/) _2026-08-12 · admin · State News – New Nigerian Politics_ Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has appealed to US President Donald Trump and the international community to closely monitor the August 15 governorship election in Osun State. Davido, whose uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, is seeking re-election, made the appeal in a statement posted on his official X account on Wednesday, as \[…\] ## [Osun Election: ‘Oyinlola jealous of me and my family’ – Gov Adeleke](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/osun-election-oyinlola-jealous-of-me-and-my-family-gov-adeleke/) _2026-08-12 · admin · Governors – New Nigerian Politics_ By Seun Opejobi Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday said a former governor of the state, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, is jealous of him and his family. Adeleke claimed Oyinlola has never supported his political pursuits due to his jealousy. Speaking during a Town Hall meeting in Osogbo, Osun State capital, the governor described Oyinlola as \[…\] ## [Four APC govs under scrutiny for ‘cheering’ Sheik Jingir during anti-Christian comment](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/four-apc-govs-under-scrutiny-for-cheering-sheik-jingir-during-anti-christian-comment/) _2026-08-11 · admin · Latest Politics – New Nigerian Politics_ By Ochogwu Sunday Four northern governors, who are members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, have come under criticism over their alleged reaction to remarks made by Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yahya Jingir who described Christians as infidels, claiming that Nigeria belongs to Muslims. The controversy followed comments made by the cleric on Saturday during a \[…\] ## [Air Peace Operations grounded nationwide](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/air-peace-operations-grounded-nationwide/) _2026-08-11 · admin · Headlines – New Nigerian Politics_ DAILY POST reports that flight operations at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, have been disrupted due to a protest by union members working with Air Peace. Consequently, an Air Peace flight scheduled to depart Lagos at 6:30 a.m. could not take off. It is the same situation across all airports nationwide. When DAILY POST \[…\] ## [Naira gains N5.54 at official market](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/naira-gains-n5-54-at-official-market/) _2026-08-11 · admin · Top Stories – New Nigerian Politics_ The Naira on Monday appreciated at the official market, trading at N1,360.14 to a dollar. Data from the official website of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revealed that the Naira gained N5.54. This represented a 0.4 per cent gain when compared to Friday, when it traded at N1,365.68 per dollar. The gain is coming \[…\] ## [2027: Kwankwaso blasts Islamic cleric over ‘infidels’ attack on Christians, says Kano rejects him](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/2027-kwankwaso-blasts-islamic-cleric-over-infidels-attack-on-christians-says-kano-rejects-him/) _2026-08-11 · admin · Latest Politics – New Nigerian Politics_ Former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has condemned controversial remarks by Islamic cleric Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir on Christians and the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket, declaring that the people of Kano do not support such divisive rhetoric. Jingir sparked outrage after comments attributed to him at an event in Kano in which he backed the \[…\] ## [Full list of African cities where US will process routine visas (Abuja missing from the list)](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/full-list-of-african-cities-where-us-will-process-routine-visas-abuja-missing-from-the-list/) _2026-08-11 · admin · Headlines – New Nigerian Politics_ The United States has designated 20 cities across Africa where routine visa services will be provided under a new regional visa processing arrangement. The move forms part of a realignment of routine US visa processing across the continent, with selected embassies and consulates serving as regional hubs for applicants. According to the US government, routine \[…\] ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1zWyUZyH83KS) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [Fresh details emerge on why Tinubu, APC shut door on Fubara](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/fresh-details-emerge-on-why-tinubu-apc-shut-door-on-fubara/) _2026-05-25 · admin · Governors – New Nigerian Politics_ By Justina Otio A report has disclosed fresh details on the reason the governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, lost the backing of President Bola Tinubu. Sources who spoke to Punch disclosed that Fubara fell out with the President after reneging on reconciliation terms between him and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. A member of the \[…\] ## [Police officer, Newton Isokpehi, who threatened to kill citizens over video recording arrested in Anambra State](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/police-officer-newton-isokpehi-who-threatened-to-kill-citizens-over-video-recording-arrested-in-anambra-state/) _2026-05-24 · admin · Latest Politics – New Nigerian Politics_ By Joe Chukindi The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a police officer seen in a now-viral video threatening to kill anyone who makes a video recording of him while at work. A press release by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Finance and Administration, Ngozi Ezeabata, on behalf of the Commissioner \[…\] ## [APC Primaries: 50 Powerful Reps among losers](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/apc-primaries-50-powerful-reps-among-losers/) _2026-05-18 · admin · Latest Politics – New Nigerian Politics_ BEFORE the first shot of the 2027 elections is fired, no fewer than 50 current members of the 10th House of Representatives will not be in the 11th House. Why? At press time yesterday, no fewer than 48 All Progressives Congress, APC Reps have lost at the primaries held nationwide, over the weekend. Two legislators \[…\] ## [2027: Jonathan back in the race as PDP confirms lone presidential screening](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/2027-jonathan-back-in-the-race-as-pdp-confirms-lone-presidential-screening/) _2026-05-18 · admin · Latest Politics – New Nigerian Politics_ The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, led by Tanimu Turaki, SAN, will on Tuesday screen a lone presidential aspirant believed to be former President Goodluck Jonathan ahead of the 2027 general elections. The screening is part of a nationwide exercise involving more than 3,000 aspirants seeking various elective offices on the platform \[…\] ## [Abdication: Security: If Trump can’t do it alone, who am I – Tinubu](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/abdication-security-if-trump-cant-do-it-alone-who-am-i-tinubu/) _2026-05-18 · admin · Latest Politics – New Nigerian Politics_ By Matthew Atungwu Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has said that no individual can do anything in isolation. Tinubu said this on Thursday at the African CEO Forum in Rwanda. The president was responding to a question on how he manages the partnership between America and France regarding security. According to him, United States President Donald \[…\] ## [We won’t remove Oluremi Tinubu as ordained Pastor due to political pressure — Adeboye](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/we-wont-remove-oluremi-tinubu-as-ordained-pastor-due-to-political-pressure-adeboye/) _2026-05-03 · admin · Latest Politics – New Nigerian Politics_ By Francis Ugwu The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has declared that Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will remain an ordained pastor in the church despite calls for her removal. Speaking during the church’s monthly Holy Ghost Service, Adeboye said Oluremi Tinubu was ordained as \[…\] ## [Tinubu appoints Ambassador Bianca Odumugu-Ojukwu Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/tinubu-appoints-ambassador-bianca-odumugu-ojukwu-nigerias-minister-of-foreign-affairs/) _2026-05-03 · admin · National Politics – New Nigerian Politics_ By Seun Opejobi President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, following the resignation of Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to participate in the 2027 elections. Ambassador Odumegwu-Ojukwu previously served as Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A statement by Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, \[…\] ## [Nigerian Army sacks soldier over social media post on troops’ feeding](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/nigerian-army-sacks-soldier-over-social-media-post-on-troops-feeding/) _2026-05-03 · admin · General Politics – New Nigerian Politics_ Nigerian Army sacks soldier over social media post on troops’ feeding By Ayorinde Oluokun The Nigerian Army has dismissed a soldier identified as Umar Jamiu for allegedly circulating what it described as false social media posts about poor feeding of troops involved in battle against terrorists in Northeast Nigeria. The sack of the soldier, a \[…\] ## [Gov Alex Otti rewards soldier who arrested notorious Abia kidnap kingpin ‘Osisikankwu’](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/gov-alex-otti-rewards-soldier-who-arrested-notorious-abia-kidnap-kingpin-osisikankwu/) _2026-03-20 · admin · Governors – New Nigerian Politics_ Gov Alex Otti rewards soldier who arrested notorious Abia kidnap kingpin ‘Osisikankwu’ By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has honoured Staff Sergeant Amoke Gunshot Simeon, the soldier who led the operation that ended the reign of the infamous Abia-born kidnap kingpin, Obioma Nwankwo, also known as ‘Osisikankwu’, in Aba in \[…\] ## [‘If I don’t give you electricity, don’t vote for me’ – VIDEO of Tinubu’s campaign promise resurfaces amid blackout](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/if-i-dont-give-you-electricity-dont-vote-for-me-video-of-tinubus-campaign-promise-resurfaces-amid-blackout/) _2026-03-13 · admin · Presidency – New Nigerian Politics_ By Ochogwu Sunday An old video of President Bola Tinubu promising constant electricity has resurfaced on the internet amid the epileptic power supply across the country. DAILY POST reports that President Tinubu had during the presidential campaign tour in December 2022, declared that if elected, by all means necessary, Nigerians will have constant power supply. \[…\] ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ryUQ6kV55zmZ) _2026-03-13 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Nine senators defect to ADC from different parties](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/nine-senators-defect-to-adc-from-different-parties/) _2026-03-13 · admin · Legislature – New Nigerian Politics_ By Vanessa Onah Amid the political tensions between opposition parties, as well as the internal crises going on within their folds, nine senators from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Labour Party, LP, and the All Progressives Grand Alliance. APGA, have officially defected to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, during a plenary session at the National \[…\] ## [Anambra court sentences native doctor Akwaokuko to 12 years imprisonment](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/anambra-court-sentences-native-doctor-akwaokuko-to-12-years-imprisonment/) _2026-02-28 · admin · State News – New Nigerian Politics_ Anambra court sentences native doctor Akwaokuko to 12 years imprisonment By Vincent Ujumadu An Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka has sentenced detained native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly known as Akwaokuko Tiwara Aki, to 12 years imprisonment. The presiding judge, Justice Jude Obiora, found Nwangwu guilty on counts 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and \[…\] ## [2027: ‘I regret removing Jonathan’ — Atiku (No foresight, no vision – all regrets)](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/2027-i-regret-removing-jonathan-atiku-no-foresight-no-vision-all-regrets/) _2026-02-28 · admin · Presidency – New Nigerian Politics_ 2027: ‘I regret removing Jonathan’ — Atiku By Vanessa Onah Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has expressed regret over his role in the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2014, saying the country’s situation has worsened under the current administration. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Atiku recalled how opposition leaders came \[…\] ## [Only 10 percent? – Wike expresses shock over voters turnout in FCT polls](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/only-10-percent-wike-expresses-shock-over-voters-turnout-in-fct-polls/) _2026-02-22 · admin · State News – New Nigerian Politics_ By Justina Otio The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has lamented over the low turnout in some polling units in the ongoing Area Council Elections. Wike shared his disappointment while touring some polling units and interacting with electoral officials. At a polling unit in Karshi, the minister met a few electoral \[…\] ## [Senate passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/senate-passes-electoral-act-amendment-bill/) _2026-02-17 · admin · Legislature – New Nigerian Politics_ By Samson Elijah The Senate, on Tuesday, passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2026, following a tense and rowdy session marked by heated debates and a division over key provisions of the new legislation. Proceedings in the upper chamber were momentarily stalled as lawmakers commenced clause-by-clause consideration of the bill. The \[…\] ## [Govt House: I can operate from anywhere – Gov Otti replies predecessors](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/govt-house-i-can-operate-from-anywhere-gov-otti-replies-predecessors/) _2026-01-31 · admin · Governors – New Nigerian Politics_ By Daniel Chibuike Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has reacted to the threat by three former governors of the State to drag him to the Court for running the State’s functions from his private residence in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area. The Governor, who was responding to questions about the threat during his monthly \[…\] ## [Late Fela Anikulapo Kuti becomes first African to receive posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/late-fela-anikulapo-kuti-becomes-first-african-to-receive-posthumous-grammy-lifetime-achievement-award/) _2026-01-31 · admin · Today’s Politics – New Nigerian Politics_ Late Fela Anikulapo Kuti becomes first African to receive posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Late Fela Anikulapo Kuti By Bidemi Dairo Legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is set to make history as the first African artist to receive a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, nearly three decades after his death. The Recording Academy announced that \[…\] ## [North will not be comfortable with Christian-Christian ticket – APC chieftain](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/north-will-not-be-comfortable-with-christian-christian-ticket-apc-chieftain/) _2026-01-31 · admin · Today’s Politics – New Nigerian Politics_ An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Farouk Aliyu, has said the North would not be comfortable with a Christian-Christian presidential ticket, warning that such a combination is akin to alienating Muslim voters in the region. Aliyu spoke on Friday during an interview on ARISE Television while reacting to debates on whether the ruling party should \[…\] ## [Abia State no longer affected by national grid collapse — Gov Alex Otti](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/abia-state-no-longer-affected-by-national-grid-collapse-gov-alex-otti/) _2026-01-31 · admin · Governors – New Nigerian Politics_ Gov. Otti Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has announced that the state is no longer affected by power outages arising from repeated collapses of Nigeria’s national grid, following new investments in renewable energy generated from organic waste The governor made the disclosure on Thursday while speaking to journalists at the Government House in Umuahia. Otti \[…\] ## [Nollywood actor Stanley Amandi arrested over alleged role in coup plot](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/nollywood-actor-stanley-amandi-arrested-over-alleged-role-in-coup-plot/) _2026-01-31 · admin · Today’s Politics – New Nigerian Politics_ Nollywood actor Stanley Amandi arrested over alleged role in coup plot Stanley Amandi Nollywood actor and director Stanley Amandi has been taken into custody alongside several military officers accused of planning a forceful overthrow of President Bola Tinubu’s government. According to a source in the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Amandi, who is also the \[…\] ## [One Cloud, Every AI Layer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Ey9djKtwhfL6) _2026-01-31 · **Sponsored**_ Run agents, inference, and infrastructure on one stack — economics improve as you scale. ## [Beatrice Ekweremadu returns to Nigeria after serving half of 4-year and 6-month jail term in UK prison](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/beatrice-ekweremadu-returns-to-nigeria-after-serving-half-of-4-year-and-6-month-jail-term-in-uk-prison/) _2026-01-26 · admin · Legislature – New Nigerian Politics_ Beatrice Ekweremadu returns to Nigeria after serving half of 4-year and 6-month jail term in UK prison By Enioluwa Adeniyi Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Nigerian Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, has returned to Nigeria following her release from a United Kingdom prison, The Punch learnt. Mrs Ekweremadu arrived in Nigeria on Tuesday, January 21, \[…\] ## [Kidnap kingpin nabbed while relocating operational camp in Rivers State](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/kidnap-kingpin-nabbed-while-relocating-operational-camp-in-rivers-state/) _2026-01-19 · admin · State News – New Nigerian Politics_ Kidnap kingpin nabbed while relocating operational camp in Rivers State By Evelyn Usman The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnap kingpin, Mohammed Ibrahim, while he was allegedly relocating his operational camp and weapons in Eleme Local Government Area of the state. The 30-year-old suspect, a native of Numan Local Government Area of \[…\] ## [Alleged medical negligence: Gov Sanwo-Olu orders probe into Chimamanda Adichie’s son’s death at Euracare Specialist Hospital, Lagos](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/alleged-medical-negligence-gov-sanwo-olu-orders-probe-into-chimamanda-adichies-sons-death-at-euracare-specialist-hospital-lagos/) _2026-01-11 · admin · Governors – New Nigerian Politics_ Alleged medical negligence: Gov Sanwo-Olu orders probe into Chimamanda Adichie’s son’s death at Euracare Specialist Hospital, Lagos By Chioma Obinna The Lagos State Government has ordered an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the alleged medical negligence that reportedly led to the death of Nkanu, the son of renowned Nigerian author, Ms. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, at \[…\] ## [Orji Kalu vows APC will defeat Abia’s (action and performing) Governor Alex Otti in 2027](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/orji-kalu-vows-apc-will-defeat-abias-action-and-performing-governor-alex-otti-in-2027/) _2026-01-11 · admin · Governors – New Nigerian Politics_ Abia North Senator and former governor, Orji Uzor Kalu, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is determined to unseat Abia State Governor Alex Otti in the 2027 elections. Speaking to supporters at a recent gathering, Kalu told the governor to “write his will,” insisting that APC is ready to take control of the \[…\] ## [Looted Funds: Nigeria to receive $9.5 (£7 million) stolen by Abacha from UK’s Jersey](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/looted-funds-nigeria-to-receive-9-5-7-million-stolen-by-abacha-from-uks-jersey/) _2026-01-11 · admin · Presidency – New Nigerian Politics_ Nigeria is set to receive $9.5 million (£7 million), believed to be stolen funds linked to former military Head of State, Sani Abacha, from the United Kingdom’s Jersey. According to the BBC, Jersey has agreed to repatriate the funds to the Nigerian government. The money, described as proceeds of “tainted property,” forms part of the \[…\] ## [‘Empty barrels’ – Otti dismisses Uzor Kalu, Orji, Ikpeazu opposition gang-up](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/empty-barrels-otti-dismisses-uzor-kalu-orji-ikpeazu-opposition-gang-up/) _2026-01-11 · admin · Governors – New Nigerian Politics_ By Daniel Chibuike Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has urged Abians to disregard recent remarks by some leaders of the opposition in the state. Governor Otti who was speaking on Saturday at Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Umuoriehi, Umuahia North LGA, during the dedication of the church building, said that those who are gathering against him were \[…\] ## [Wike faults Fubara for replacing monarch who is in a coma in the hospital](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/wike-faults-fubara-for-replacing-monarch-who-is-in-a-coma-in-the-hospital/) _2025-12-30 · admin · Governors – New Nigerian Politics_ By Ifunanya Obeme-Ndukwe Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of refusing to reinstate His Royal Highness, Eze Ohna Sergent Awuse, the Paramount Ruler of Emohua, as Chairman of the Rivers State Traditional Rulers Council. Wike revealed that Awuse had fallen ill and went into a coma, \[…\] ## [After leaving office, Buhari family’s calendar was filled with funerals — Aisha, former First Lady](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/after-leaving-office-buhari-familys-calendar-was-filled-with-funerals-aisha-former-first-lady/) _2025-12-21 · admin · Presidency – New Nigerian Politics_ By Johnbosco Agbakwuru • Buhari’s last moments The final days of President Muhammadu Buhari, after his eight-year reign, were traumatic for the family due to the former president’s serious health challenges. Buhari was in his eighties when he completed his two terms. In the book From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari, authored \[…\] ## [Why Reno Omokri, Fani-Kayode, Yakubu were added to Ambassadorial List – Presidency](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/why-reno-omokri-fani-kayode-yakubu-were-added-to-ambassadorial-list-presidency/) _2025-12-03 · admin · Presidency – New Nigerian Politics_ By Justina Otio The Senior Special Assistant (Protocol) to President Bola Tinubu, Demola Oshodi, has opened up on the reason figures such as former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, and former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode were named in the recently published ambassadorial list. Naija News \[…\] ## [Genocide: ‘You seem to be panicking’ – Piers Morgan tells Nigeria Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/genocide-you-seem-to-be-panicking-piers-morgan-tells-nigeria-foreign-minister-yusuf-tuggar/) _2025-11-14 · admin · Today’s Politics – New Nigerian Politics_ Genocide: ‘You seem to be panicking’ – Piers Morgan tells Nigeria Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar By Don Silas British broadcaster, Piers Morgan has assured the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria, Yusuf Tuggar, that his recent interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored will be aired in its entirety. Morgan stated this to address \[…\] ## [Trump threatens Nigeria with potential military action, escalates claim of Christian persecution](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/trump-threatens-nigeria-with-potential-military-action-escalates-claim-of-christian-persecution/) _2025-11-01 · admin · Today’s Politics – New Nigerian Politics_ Trump threatens Nigeria with potential military action, escalates claim of Christian persecution FILE – Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu attends an ECOWAS meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, Sunday, June 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Olamikan Gbemiga, File) By Dyepkazah Shibayan and Aamer Madhani ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said he’s ordered the Pentagon \[…\] ## [Naira rises against the dollar in parallel market](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/naira-rises-against-the-dollar-in-parallel-market/) _2025-10-23 · admin · Today’s Politics – New Nigerian Politics_ By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,495 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,500 per dollar on Monday. But the Naira depreciated to N1,464.5 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira rose to \[…\] ## [Police arrest Omoyele Sowore after court appearance for Nnamdi Kanu](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/watch-moment-omoyele-sowore-was-arrested-by-police/) _2025-10-23 · admin · Today’s Politics – New Nigerian Politics_ Watch moment Omoyele Sowore was arrested by Police By Rachel Okporu Fadoju A video has surfaced online showing the moment Human Rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, engaged in an altercation with the Nigerian Police Force at the Federal High Court in Abuja during his arrest. Naija News reports that Sowore, who was at the court on \[…\] ## [Over 1,000 lawyers urge senate to disqualify Joash Amupitan](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/over-1000-lawyers-urge-senate-to-disqualify-joash-amupitan/) _2025-10-12 · admin · INEC Politics – New Nigerian Politics_ Prof. Amupitan By Henry Umoru, Abuja • Allege conflict of interest over past role as APC lead counsel A coalition of over 1,000 lawyers under the aegis of the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners (ALDRAP) has called on the Senate to reject the nomination of Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the \[…\] ## [Rivers Gov. Fubara, returns from suspension, dissolves cabinet, sacks political appointees](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/rivers-gov-fubara-returns-from-suspension-dissolves-cabinet-sacks-political-appointees/) _2025-10-03 · admin · Governors – New Nigerian Politics_ Fubara dissolves cabinet, sacks political appointees By Oladipo Abiola The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has sacked all Commissioners and other public office holders affected by the recent Supreme Court judgment on affairs in the state. The Governor, in a statement issued on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, announced that the dissolution \[…\] ## [Nigeria @65: 12 major achievements Tinubu highlighted in Independence Day speech](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/nigeria-65-12-major-achievements-tinubu-highlighted-in-independence-day-speech/) _2025-10-02 · admin · Presidency – New Nigerian Politics_ President Bola Tinubu has highlighted some of his administration’s achievement as Nigeria celebrate 65th anniversary of her independence. In his Independence Day broadcast on Wednesday, the President listed key reforms and economic milestones his administration has recorded in the past 28 months. Below are the highlights: 1. Record Non-Oil Revenue Growth Tinubu said his administration \[…\] ## [Senate President, Godswill Akpabio back in Nigeria, debunks rumours of ill health](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/senate-president-godswill-akpabio-back-in-nigeria-debunks-rumours-of-ill-health/) _2025-08-19 · admin · Legislature – New Nigerian Politics_ Senate President, Godswill Akpabio back in Nigeria, debunks rumours of ill health Senate President, Godswill Akpabio returns to Nigeria from London. Senate President Godswill Akpabio has returned to Nigeria after what his media office described as a short vacation in London. Upon his return, Akpabio dismissed the social media reports that he was critically ill \[…\] ## [Peter Obi confirms talks with PDP, others](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/peter-obi-confirms-talks-with-pdp-others/) _2025-08-02 · admin · Today’s Politics – New Nigerian Politics_ Peter Obi By John Alechenu Amidst mixed signals from members of his inner circle, the 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi, has confirmed on-going discussions with the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Obi who spoke through the national coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Dr. Tanko Yunusa, in Abuja, yesterday, said that \[…\] ## [Senate condemns anti-Nigeria protest in Ghana](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/senate-condemns-anti-nigeria-protest-in-ghana/) _2025-07-30 · admin · Legislature – New Nigerian Politics_ By George Oshogwe Ogbolu The Nigerian Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) has strongly condemned the recent protest in Ghana targeting Nigerians. Naija News earlier reported that some Ghanaian citizens staged a protest against Nigerians, accusing them of engaging in mass prostitution, ritual killings, kidnapping, and violent crimes in their country. In a \[…\] ## [‘I have evidence’ – Kingibe accuses Wike of slashing N200 million bill for son to N2 million](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/i-have-evidence-kingibe-accuses-wike-of-slashing-n200-million-bill-for-son-to-n2-million/) _2025-07-19 · admin · Legislature – New Nigerian Politics_ ‘I have evidence’ – Kingibe accuses Wike of slashing N200 million bill for son to N2 million By Richard Ogunsile The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, has levelled serious allegations against FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, accusing him of gross abuse of office, impunity, and serious land misconduct in Abuja. \[…\]