# general politics (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 31 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover general politics. 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 · Naira (Currency) – 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 \[…\] ## [AI QA that opens fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HSTtQPt7pBLU) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Run a browser QA from plain-English instructions; get GitHub issues and optional fix PRs. ## [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 · First Ladies – 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 · Army – 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 \[…\] ## [Eze Ndigbo coronation abroad embarrassing — FG](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/eze-ndigbo-coronation-abroad-embarrassing-fg/) _2026-04-11 · admin · South-East – New Nigerian Politics_ Eze Ndigbo coronation abroad embarrassing — FG By Favour Ulebor The Federal Government has condemned the growing trend of crowning Eze Ndigbo in foreign countries, describing it as embarrassing and capable of causing diplomatic and communal tensions. In a press statement signed by Special Assistant on Communication and New Media to the Minister of State \[…\] ## [How ISWAP Attack Killed Brigadier-General O.O. Braimoh in Borno military base](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/how-iswap-attack-killed-brigadier-general-o-o-braimoh-in-borno-military-base/) _2026-04-10 · admin · Army – New Nigerian Politics_ How ISWAP Attack Killed Brigadier-General O.O. Braimoh in Borno military base Brigadier-General O.O. Braimoh By George Oshogwe Ogbolu Fresh details have emerged on the circumstances surrounding the death of Brigadier-General O.O. Braimoh, who was killed during a deadly terrorist attack on a military base in Benisheikh, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State. Military sources \[…\] ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/8SqA88Ew9nDa) _2026-04-10 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [Netanyahu denies offending Christians over Jesus remarks](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/netanyahu-denies-offending-christians-over-jesus-remarks/) _2026-03-22 · admin · Religion – New Nigerian Politics_ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem on March 19, 2026. (Photo by Ronen Zvulun / POOL / AFP) / Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected accusations on Friday that he had intended to offend Christians when he said the previous day that Jesus had “no advantage” over Genghis Khan. \[…\] ## [Nigerian crude sold to Dangote Refinery through London, Dubai middlemen at $18 higher price – Ugochinyere](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/nigerian-crude-sold-to-dangote-refinery-through-london-dubai-middlemen-at-18-higher-price-ugochinyere/) _2026-03-20 · admin · Oil Politics – New Nigerian Politics_ By Ogaga Ariemu Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), Ikenga Ugochinyere, has alleged that Nigerian crude is being sold to Dangote Refinery and others through middlemen based in London, United Kingdom, and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He made the claim during a press briefing on Thursday, where \[…\] ## [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 \[…\] ## [Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, March 20, 2026](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-march-20-2026/) _2026-03-20 · admin · Naira (Currency) – New Nigerian Politics_ The Nigerian Naira maintained a stable trajectory against the US Dollar in the early hours of Friday, March 20, 2026, as the foreign exchange market continues to digest the impact of the country’s strengthened external buffers and the central bank’s persistent orthodox monetary stance. Official Market Activity In the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the \[…\] ## [‘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 · Bola Ahmed Tinubu (2023 – Present) – 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. \[…\] ## [Nine senators defect to ADC from different parties](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/nine-senators-defect-to-adc-from-different-parties/) _2026-03-13 · admin · Senate – 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 \[…\] ## [Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Abia State, appoints first female vice-chancellor](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudike-mouau-abia-state-appoints-first-female-vice-chancellor/) _2026-02-22 · admin · Education – New Nigerian Politics_ UMUDIIKE, ABIA STATE — Ursula Ngozi Akanwa has emerged as the first female Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), marking a historic milestone for the institution. Her appointment was announced by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Fidelis Edeh, shortly after the Council’s 95th meeting, where it considered the report \[…\] ## [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 \[…\] ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zd8NOvWYEvsy) _2026-02-22 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [Nigerians to buy shares in refinery — Dangote](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/nigerians-to-buy-shares-in-refinery-dangote/) _2026-02-22 · admin · Oil Politics – New Nigerian Politics_ By Udeme Akpan President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, said that Nigerians will soon be able to invest directly in the Dangote Refinery, describing the move as part of efforts to broaden public ownership of the project. Dangote stated this on Saturday during the visit of the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Bayo \[…\] ## [Senate passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/senate-passes-electoral-act-amendment-bill/) _2026-02-17 · admin · Senate – 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 \[…\] ## [Remi Tinubu now open enemy of northern Muslims – Mahdi Shehu on Christmas bombing comment](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/remi-tinubu-now-open-enemy-of-northern-muslims-mahdi-shehu-on-christmas-bombing-comment/) _2026-02-10 · admin · First Ladies – New Nigerian Politics_ By Hadiza Musa Mahdi Shehu has accused First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu of hostility toward Northern Muslims following reports of her comments on U.S. military strikes in Northern Nigeria. Reacting on X on Tuesday, Shehu said the reported remarks confirmed what, according to him, many people already believe about the First Lady. “If indeed Pastor Remi \[…\] ## [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 \[…\] ## [Cameroonian lawmaker sues Nigeria police, demands N200m damages](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/cameroonian-lawmaker-sues-nigeria-police-demands-n200m-damages/) _2026-01-31 · admin · Nigerian Police – New Nigerian Politics_ Cameroonian lawmaker sues Nigeria police, demands N200m damages By Asare Asare A Cameroonian legislator, Manghe Romeo Etta, has dragged the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) before a Cross River State High Court, alleging unlawful arrest, detention and violation of his fundamental rights. The youth senator representing Manyu Division in Cameroon’s National Assembly, is seeking N200 \[…\] ## [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 · Army – 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 \[…\] ## [Alleged coup plotters bought 32 vehicles for covert operations](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/alleged-coup-plotters-bought-32-vehicles-for-covert-operations/) _2026-01-31 · admin · Army – New Nigerian Politics_ Alleged coup plotters bought 32 vehicles for covert operations Mohammed Ma’aji, a Nigerian military colonel, has been reported to be the face behind the foiled coup aimed at toppling President Bola Tinubu’s government. By Nana Ismail People accused of planning a coup against President Bola Tinubu’s government reportedly bought 32 Golf and SUV vehicles to \[…\] ## [Diezani Alison-Madueke denies bribe-taking at London corruption trial](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/diezani-alison-madueke-denies-bribe-taking-at-london-corruption-trial/) _2026-01-31 · admin · Oil Politics – New Nigerian Politics_ Former OPEC president Diezani Alison-Madueke arrives to attend her corruption trial at the Southwark Crown Court in London on January 26, 2026. The 65-year-old faces five counts of accepting bribes and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery, all related to her time as Nigeria’s Minister for Petroleum Resources between 2010 and 2015 when \[…\] ## [Bishop Oyedepo to Pastors: Liars don’t Last in ministry](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/bishop-oyedepo-to-pastors-liars-dont-last-in-ministr/) _2026-01-31 · admin · Religion – New Nigerian Politics_ Bishop Oyedepo By Olayinka Ajayi The Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has urged gospel ministers to desist from telling lies in a bid to sustain or promote their ministries. Oyedepo gave the admonition on Sunday during the final day of the church’s 21-day \[…\] ## [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 · Senate – 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, \[…\] ## [Nigerian Army sacks soldier for leaking video of Borno IED attack](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/nigerian-army-sacks-soldier-for-leaking-video-of-borno-ied-attack/) _2026-01-20 · admin · Army – New Nigerian Politics_ By Doris Ijeoma Israel The Nigerian Army has sacked a soldier for allegedly leaking a video linked to a deadly Boko Haram improvised explosive device attack in Borno State. The dismissed soldier was identified as Mansur Adamu, with service number 22NA/82/3795 PTE. Military sources told Sahara Reporters that the soldier was punished after a video \[…\] ## [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 \[…\] ## [NAF strikes hit terrorists at Abbagajiri, ground forces enter Timbuktu Triangle](https://newnigerianpolitics.com/naf-strikes-hit-terrorists-at-abbagajiri-ground-forces-enter-timbuktu-triangle/) _2026-01-10 · admin · Armed Forces – New Nigerian Politics_ By Kingsley Omonobi Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft operating under the joint task force of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully hit terrorist targets at Abbajiri in the Timbuktu Triangle of Lake Chad, clearing the way for a ground offensive by troops. 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