Politics

APC Moves To Block Gov Bala Mohammed’s Planned Defection To ADC

April 01, (THEWILL) — The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has stepped up efforts to stop Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, from defecting to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in a move that underscores rising political realignments, triggered by...

Factional PDP Chairman Turaki Gets Reprieve as Court Vacates Arrest Order

April 01, (THEWILL) — A factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Turaki, on Wednesday got a reprieve as an Abuja High Court vacated the bench warrant earlier issued for his arrest after he appeared before...

Nigeria’s Transportation Minister Alkali Resigns, Eyes Gombe Guber Race

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April 01, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, has resigned from the cabinet of President Bola Tinubu, signaling his entry into the 2027 governorship race in Gombe State. The State House confirmed the resignation on Tuesday evening, noting...

Senate Declares Three Seats Vacant, Urges INEC To Conduct By-Elections Within Three Months

March 31, (THEWILL) — On Tuesday, the Senate declared the seats of three deceased lawmakers vacant and called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct by-elections within the next three months to fill the positions in line...

I’m Still In Office — Adelabu Dismisses Resignation Rumours, Reaffirms Commitment To Power Sector Reforms Amid 2027 Speculation

March 31, (THEWILL) — The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has dismissed reports suggesting he has resigned from office, describing the claims as false and reassuring Nigerians of his continued dedication to transforming the country’s electricity sector. Media reports on...

Senate Approves Tinubu’s $6bn External Loans To Strengthen Infrastructure, Debt Management

March 31, (THEWILL) — On Tuesday, the Senate approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure external loans totalling $6 billion to boost infrastructure development, support budget implementation, and improve Nigeria’s debt management strategy. The approval was granted after a swift...

Massive Defections Shake House Of Representatives, APC Strengthens Majority As ADC Gains Momentum With Gawuna’s Entry

March 31, (THEWILL) — The political landscape in the House of Representatives shifted significantly on Tuesday, as 27 lawmakers formally defected across party lines. The defections saw the All Progressives Congress (APC) gain 14 new members while losing two, consolidating...

Humanitarian Affairs Minister Sununu Resigns To Join Kebbi Senatorial Race

March 31, (THEWILL) — The Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Yusuf Sununu, has resigned his ministerial appointment to pursue a senatorial ambition in Kebbi State, in compliance with federal directives requiring political appointees seeking...

2027: Kwankwaso Joins ADC, Orders Loyalists to Defend Their Votes at All Costs

March 31, (THEWILL) — Former presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has directed his followers in the Kwankwasiyya movement to be prepared for a "battle" to defend their votes during the 2027...

Court Clears Path for APC Convention Suit, Orders Service on Yilwatda, Others

March 31, (THEWILL) — The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday cleared the way for the hearing of a suit challenging aspects of the All Progressives Congress (APC) national convention process, ordering substituted service of court documents...