Politics

A coalition of informal workers has asked the Federal Government to match their pension savings 50:50, warning that millions outside the formal sector retire with nothing.

Itsekiri Leaders of Thought have rejected INEC’s fresh Warri delineation for the federal constituency, calling the data flawed and asking the Federal Government to investigate the exercise.

Goodluck Jonathan says Yakubu Gowon’s NYSC and Ecowas legacies remain central to Nigeria today, praising his wartime leadership at his autobiography launch.

Abia Governor Alex Otti and the Labour Party rejected former chairman Julius Abure’s sale of 2027 nomination forms, branding them worthless paper from political fraudsters.

Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila said he almost lost his job over alleged ties to Lagos lawmaker Desmond Elliot during the Lagos Assembly impeachment crisis.

US Congressman Barry Moore introduced the CRUSADE Act, requiring immigrant religious workers to disavow Sharia and pledge allegiance to the US Constitution.

Tein Jack-Rich warned the APC against sidelining its founding members for new defectors as he picked up forms to contest the Rivers West Senate seat.

President Tinubu has elevated Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu to foreign affairs minister after Yusuf Tuggar stepped down to contest the 2027 elections, reshaping the country’s diplomatic leadership.

Abia Governor Alex Otti is targeting Joint Commission International certification for three state hospitals, a global benchmark only two Nigerian facilities currently hold.

Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed says his closed-door meeting with Peter Obi at the Government House centered on economic recovery, citizens’ welfare and the political landscape.