politics
Edo Governorship Legal Battle: Appeal Court Reserves Judgment in Ighodalo’s Challenge Against Okpebholo’s Victory The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reserved its judgment in the legal tussle over the September 2024 Edo State governorship election, where the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo, was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission […]
Osun APC Chieftain Welcomes Rep. Wole Oke’s Defection from PDP, Hails Strategic Boost to Party In a significant political development, Dr. Romeo Abdul Rasheed Muideen, a prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain from Olorunda Local Government Area of Osun State, has officially welcomed Hon. Oluwole Busayo Oke into the APC fold. Hon. Oke, who represents […]
Federal Government Commends Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Amidst Mixed Reactions The Federal Government has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, highlighting significant strides in revenue generation and fiscal management since his administration commenced in May 2023. According to official statements, the government’s revenue witnessed a remarkable increase, with collections surpassing ₦9.1 trillion in the first half […]
Wike Arrives for Crucial PDP Meeting Amid Growing Calls for Reconciliation The political temperature within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticked up a notch today as Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), arrived at the PDP National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja. His entrance, just before deliberations commenced, sparked murmurs […]
Kwankwaso Blasts Defectors to APC, Calls Moves ‘Highest Level of Betrayal’ The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has strongly condemned recent defections from his party to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the act as “the highest level of betrayal.” Kwankwaso, who addressed journalists in […]
Ganduje Hails One-Party Future as Three Kebbi Senators Defect to APC National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has voiced support for the idea of a one-party system in Nigeria, following the defection of three senators from Kebbi State to the ruling party. The senators; Adamu Aliero, Yahaya Abdullahi, and Ibrahim […]
Northern Governors Convene Urgent Meeting in Kaduna to Address Escalating Terror Attacks In response to the escalating terror attacks plaguing Northern Nigeria, the Northern Governors’ Forum is set to hold a high-stakes meeting today in Kaduna. The gathering aims to formulate a unified strategy to combat the persistent insecurity that has disrupted lives and livelihoods […]
To Curb Insurgency, Borno Governor Halts Petrol Sales in Bama Local Government In a decisive move aimed at weakening the operational capacity of insurgents, the Borno State Government has placed a temporary ban on the sale of petrol in Bama Local Government Area. The announcement was made by Governor Babagana Zulum during a security briefing […]
Kano State Government Takes Action to Address Water Supply Challenges In response to the persistent water scarcity affecting Kano metropolis, the state government has announced plans to reactivate the historic Challawa Water Treatment Plant. Constructed in 1930 during the reign of the late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Abdullahi Bayero, the facility was the first of […]
Labour to Push for Cost of Living Allowance Amid Rising Economic Struggles — Ajaero The issue of wage review, particularly beyond the national minimum wage, has become a hot topic within the Labour movement. With inflation rates continuing to rise, even before the N70,000 new national minimum wage comes into play, there’s growing frustration and […]
Lagos Government Issues Detailed Traffic Advisory Ahead of APC Local Council Primaries The Lagos State Government has announced a comprehensive traffic advisory ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) local council primaries scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2025. The advisory, issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, aims to ensure minimal […]
Tinubu Meets Delta Governor Oborevwori Following High-Profile Defection to APC President Bola Tinubu is currently holding a closed-door meeting with Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The governor arrived at the State House around 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, marking his first official engagement with the president since his recent defection […]
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has once again reaffirmed his steadfast commitment to the PDP, declaring that he has no intention of leaving the party despite recent speculations suggesting otherwise. Atiku made this clear during a strategic engagement with the Women’s Wing of the PDP […]
Tinubu Greenlights $122 Billion Power Reform Plan to Light Up Nigeria’s Future President Bola Tinubu has taken a bold step to tackle Nigeria’s long-standing electricity woes by approving a comprehensive new energy policy that could unlock over $122 billion in investments over the next two decades. At the Federal Executive Council meeting held Monday, Tinubu […]
Nigeria Steps Into Leadership Role to Electrify Africa by 2030 – Speaker Abbas Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has declared Nigeria’s ambition to lead Africa’s clean energy transformation, revealing a bold target to help deliver electricity to 300 million people across the continent by 2030. Delivering a keynote address at the […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has publicly apologised to President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu after a group of women in Rivers State staged a walkout during a presidential empowerment event in Port Harcourt. The incident, which occurred during a programme under the Renewed Hope Initiative aimed at supporting 500 […]
Allegations, Denials, and Political Accusations: Tensions Rise Over Claims Against President Tinubu’s Son Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu over explosive allegations of assault and abduction involving his son, Seyi Tinubu. The incident has ignited a storm of controversy, political blame-trading, and calls for accountability. At the center of the […]
EFCC to NGOs: Be Vigilant, Stay Compliant with Anti-Terror and Money Laundering Laws The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on non-profit organisations across the country to stay alert and ensure they don’t unknowingly fall foul of laws on terrorism financing and money laundering. This message was delivered on Tuesday during a training […]
SERAP Urges Tinubu to Reject $1.08bn World Bank Loan, Investigate Missing Funds The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to reject the recently approved $1.08 billion loan from the World Bank. Instead, the group urges the President to instruct the Attorney General, Lateef Fagbemi, and anti-corruption agencies to investigate […]
Former Oyo Governor Victor Olunloyo Dies at 89 Chief Victor Omololu Olunloyo, a former Governor of Oyo State and respected elder statesman, has passed away at the age of 89, just days shy of his 90th birthday. His death was confirmed in a statement issued by Barrister Oladapo Ogunwusi on behalf of the family. “With […]