Politics
-
Nigeria House of Rep. Steps Down Vote on Reserved Seats for Women Bill Again
On June 11, 2026, the Nigerian House of Representatives stepped down the scheduled floor vote on the Reserved Seats for Women Bill (HB 1349) following rancour on the floor of the chamber. The delay is…
-
Democracy Day: Women Shaping Nigeria’s Democratic Journey
Every year on June 12, Nigerians celebrate Democracy Day, a national holiday that honours the country’s democratic journey and the sacrifices made in the struggle for democratic governance. The date commemorates the June 12, 1993…
-
Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Condemns Xenophobic Violence Against Nigerians in South Africa
Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, has strongly condemned the mistreatment and harassment of Nigerians in South Africa, dismissing claims that the victims were illegal migrants. These remarks come amid the new wave of…
-
Damilola Sonayon-James Named APC Deputy Governorship Candidate in Lagos
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled Hon. Damilola Sonayon-James as the deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 Lagos governorship election. Damilola, a Badagry princess and the party’s Lagos State…
