Defections Rock Reps as Lawmakers Realign Ahead of 2027 Elections
A fresh wave of defections swept through Nigeria’s House of Representatives on Tuesday, underscoring growing political realignments as the country inches closer to the 2027 general elections. At the resumption…
Yul Edochie Says Peter Obi Cannot Become President Now
Nollywood actor-turned-politician, Yul Edochie, has stirred fresh political debate after stating that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, cannot become President of Nigeria “at this time.” Edochie made the…
Court Adjourns Bail Hearing of Nasir El-Rufai to June 2026
The Kaduna State High Court has adjourned the bail hearing of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai to the first week of June 2026, prolonging proceedings in a case that has drawn…
FG Files 13-Count Treason, Terrorism Charges Against Six; Timipre Sylva Declared At Large
The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against six individuals over an alleged plot to wage war against the state and commit…
DDNews Newspaper Headlines For Today (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)
mp4 Your browser doesn’t support the video tag. NIGERIA NEWSAPC fixes May 15 for presidential primary, pegs expression of interest and nomination forms at ₦100m: The ruling All Progressives Congress…
June Deadline Non-Negotiable, Wike Warns Contractors as FCT Targets Tinubu’s Third Anniversary for Major Projects Commissioning
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday issued a stern warning to contractors handling key infrastructure projects across Abuja, insisting that agreed timelines particularly for projects…
Wife of Fuji Icon Obesere, Alhaja Sekinat Adelakun-Akande, Declares for House of Reps Seat in Ibadan North East/South East Constituency Under APC
Alhaja Sekinat Tolanikawo Adelakun-Akande, wife of popular Fuji musician Abass Akande Obesere (Eruobodo 1), has formally declared her intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat representing Ibadan North…
OGUN 2027: Yayi’s Consensus Bid Triggers Rift as Elders, Obas Back Move While Opposition and Dissenting APC Voices Push Back
Governor Dapo Abiodun’s declaration of Senator Solomon Adeola ‘Yayi’ as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate for the 2027 Ogun governorship race has split the state’s political establishment. While…
APC National Chairman Yilwatda Assures Legacy Members: Defectors Will Not Take Over Party Structures – Outlines Five-Dimensional Sharing Formula for FCT
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has assured legacy members of the party that political defectors will not be allowed to take over leadership…
DSS Amends Charges Against Ex-AGF Abubakar Malami and Son, Drops Terrorism Financing Allegation – Trial Adjourned to May 26 and June 15
The Department of State Services (DSS) has amended the charges filed against former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami (SAN) and his son Abdulaziz, removing the allegation bordering on…