Author: Standard Focus

By John Igwe A northern group under the auspices of All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Parliament has warned against attempts to replace Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Tinubu's running mate ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The group described such moves as dangerous, divisive, and capable of weakening the ruling party. Speaking to journalists in Bauchi on Wednesday, the... Read more

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, sacked Mr. Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a judgement that was delivered by Justice Peter Lifu, the high court relied on the April 4, 2025, verdict of the Supreme Court to declare a former Minister of Finance, Senator Esther Nenadi Usman, as the valid... Read more

By Naomi Joseph The House of Representatives has said Nigeria’s legislative process is increasingly shaped by complex issues of digital governance, data protection, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, online safety and digital rights. Spokesman of the House, Hon. Akin Rotimi, stated this at a one-day capacity-building retreat for parliamentary reporters and media teams, organised by the House Committee on Media and Public... Read more

By Ikenna  Nwobi  ABUJA — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed complaints by the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the conduct of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, saying the ruling party has no moral right to cry foul after willingly embracing him for political gain in Rivers State. The opposition party maintained that Wike is... Read more

By Emmanuel Ejehi  ABUJA — Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Presidency over what he described as misplaced priorities, accusing it of focusing on defending photographs of President Bola Tinubu’s meals in Paris while Nigeria grapples with hunger, insecurity and deepening economic hardship. The criticism was contained in a statement signed by Phrank Shaibu, Senior Special Assistant on... Read more