
Naija News has published a compilation of Nigerian ministers who were sacked, resigned, suspended or forced out of office since the country returned to democratic rule in 1999. According to the report, Nigeria's Fourth Republic has seen numerous cabinet shake-ups in which successive presidents dismissed or removed ministers from their positions. The article provides a full list documenting these departures across different administrations over more than two decades of democratic governance in the country.
AI summary. Verify with the original source.
Read full story at Naija News ↗
Listen
Unlock audio summaries, audio summaries, AI chat, Wikipedia facts, and ad-free reading.
$3.99 / month · cancel anytime
Go PremiumBackground facts
Unlock wikipedia facts, audio summaries, AI chat, Wikipedia facts, and ad-free reading.
$3.99 / month · cancel anytime
Go PremiumSimilar stories

Naija News has published a compilation of Nigerian state governors who have been removed from office through impeachment since the country adopted the presidential system of government. The report describes impeachment as one of the most dramatic ways an elected governor can be removed from office in Nigeria, and presents a full list of those affected.
Naija News·September 9, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Olusola Ekundayo discusses the challenges facing Nigeria, attributing some of the nation's issues to its system of government, particularly during the Fourth Republic that started on May 29, 1999. The analysis includes a critical look at the leadership in Nigeria since that time.
Tribune Online (NG)·July 5, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Naija News has published a retrospective on Nigerian political figures who died while still holding public office, including former President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua and former Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. According to the report, Nigeria's political history includes numerous cases in which presidents, governors, ministers, and lawmakers passed away before completing their terms, with some dying after prolonged illnesses. The piece reviews notable examples of such deaths and their place in the country's governance record.
Naija News·September 9, 2026 at 8:55 AM
The Niger State House of Assembly has suspended plenary sessions indefinitely due to ongoing disputes with the executive branch, raising concerns about the legislative process in the state. The suspension reflects unresolved issues that have led to tensions between the two arms of government, according to Punch Politics.
Punch Politics·June 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Nigeria is set for a significant political transition in 2027 as several state governors prepare to leave office at the end of their tenure, according to Naija News. The report indicates that among those expected to bow out are Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, alongside other second-term governors who will have completed the constitutional maximum of two terms. Many first-term governors, meanwhile, are expected to seek re-election as the country moves towards the next general election cycle.
Naija News·September 7, 2026 at 5:25 PM
The Nigerian Senate has welcomed four new senators who were sworn in after bye-elections conducted in Ondo, Nasarawa, Enugu, and Rivers States. This addition is expected to enhance the legislative body.
Tori.ng·June 24, 2026 at 3:50 PM