The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has recorded a resounding victory in the Rivers South-East Senatorial District by-election, with Wogu Olaka Johnson emerging winner after securing the highest number of valid votes cast in the keenly contested poll.
The Enugu North Senatorial District by-election commenced peacefully across the six local government areas of the zone, but voter turnout remained low in many polling units despite the early arrival of electoral materials and the presence of security personnel.
Former Enugu Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi debunks social media rumors of backing PDP's Nestor Ezeme, affirming absolute loyalty to APC's candidate, Chief Ikeje Asogwa, ahead of the June 20 bye-election.
Ebonyi State Commissioner for Project Monitoring, Mr. Felix Igboke, has resigned his cabinet position and defected back to the PDP alongside over 10,000 supporters. Â
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has described reports of an alliance between the PDP and APM as false, insisting that the PDP remains independent ahead of the 2027 elections.
The Ogun State House of Assembly has officially passed a resolution exonerating former Speaker Olakunle Oluomo of financial embezzlement charges, formally commuting his 2024 impeachment into a historic resignation.
Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Yemi Cardoso has revealed that the nation’s gross external reserves have surged to $52.52 billion, providing nearly 11 months of import cover as the Monetary Policy Committee holds the benchmark interest rate at 26.5 percent. Â
The Association of Meter Manufacturers of Nigeria has officially withdrawn its lawsuit against the Federal Government, unblocking the stalled procurement of 1.55 million smart meters across key power intervention initiatives.
Peter Obi has reaffirmed the need for stronger international partnerships to accelerate development in Nigeria, highlighting education, healthcare and poverty reduction during a meeting with Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Patrick Egloff.