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Gombe State has recorded another major milestone in public sector governance, emerging second nationwide in the 2025 Subnational Audit Efficacy (SAE) Index released by the Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative (PLSI). Established in 2016, the PLSI is a non-profit organization committed to strengthening accountability and good governance by promoting citizens’ involvement in public audit processes nationwide. ...
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has declared that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) holds no political relevance in Kano State, describing the party as dead on arrival due to internal crises and a lack of popular support. This was contained in a statement signed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, on Sunday. ...
Senator Ibrahim Lamido, representing the Sokoto East Senatorial District, has formally resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing escalating insecurity and concerns over the welfare of his constituents. Announcing his decision on Saturday via his official X account, Lamido stated that his resignation was prompted by the party's failure to effectively tackle growing security ...
By Damilare Adeleye The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has directed all resident electoral commissioners (RECs) to suspend publicity and preparations for the planned voter revalidation exercise. Earlier this week, INEC had announced the commencement of a nationwide voter revalidation drive, scheduled to begin on April 13, 2026, as part of efforts to update the ...
By Ismail Azeez The Chairman of Orolu Local Government Area, Ifon-Osun, Hon. Abolade Adekunle, has declared that grassroots development will serve as a panacea to end the long-standing communal dispute in the area. Hon. Adekunle said the ongoing road grading initiative and other developmental projects would help strengthen communal peace and bring lasting solutions to ...
By Ismail Azeez The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has cautioned the administration of Gov. Ademola Adeleke to stop its alleged campaign of calumny against the administration of Pres. Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The party said the Tinubu administration has been making efforts to improve the living conditions of Nigerians. In a ...
The Federal Government has begun disbursing ₦75,000 in cash support across three phases to vulnerable households nationwide under the Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer programme. Each beneficiary is expected to receive ₦25,000 monthly for three months, an initiative aimed at easing the impact of the rising cost of living. So far, over 9 million households ...
Local Government Chairmen elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are set to donate 300 brand-new motorcycles to security agencies in the state. The Chairmen made this known in statement under the umbrella of Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) signed by the State ALGON Chairman, who doubles as Ifedayo Local ...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has clarified one of the comments made by the Minister during yesterday's Media Chat, on Channels Television’s Seun Okinbaloye, saying he only spoke figuratively. Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka in a statement on Saturday, clarified that the Minister never meant that ...
By Ismail Azeez The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has cautioned the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke to stop misinforming the public about the alleged hijack of Local Government funds in the state. The party, in a statement on Saturday signed by the APC Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi ...
...as stampede mars event By Omobolaji AdekunlePresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun for his developmental strides in the state noting that he has no regret partnering with him. Speaking in Iperu-remo, Ogun State yesterday, President Tinubu inaugurated the Gateway International airport and the state’s new airline, Gateway Airline, among other ...
By Ejire Folakunmi The immediate past governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has said he has no plans to contest any elective position in the 2027 general elections. Ortom made the clarification in a statement issued on Saturday, signed by his Media Adviser/Consultant, Dr Terver Akase, and made available to newsmen in Makurdi. The statement ...
During his visit to Benue State in June 2025, Bola Ahmed Tinubu stopped at the Government House but did not go to the actual scene where innocent Nigerians lost their lives. Similarly, yesterday in Jos, his engagement ended at the airport instead of at the affected communities. What happened in Plateau yesterday highlights a complete ...
By Ejire Folakunmi The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised recent remarks by the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, describing them as a misrepresentation of legal and constitutional principles. In a detailed response to the INEC chairman’s interview, the party said the commission’s position, though presented as neutral and law-based, ...
By Damilare Adeleye The Presidency has explained why President Bola Tinubu met victims of the Plateau attacks at the airport instead of visiting the affected communities, citing logistical constraints and flight safety considerations. In a statement issued on Friday, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the President’s itinerary ...
The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, has charged South-East leaders to be vocal in supporting Pres. Bola Tinubu, citing the President’s commitment to the region. Umahi made the call on Thursday in Enugu while inaugurating completed portions of the Enugu–Onitsha Federal Highway. The minister urged the zone’s political leader, Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo, ...
...David Mark decries ‘assault on democracy’ ...Crisis is self-inflicted — APC says ...As FG rejects electoral interference claims By Ismail Azeez A fresh political confrontation has erupted between the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) following the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw recognition of factions ...
By Ismail Azeez The Palace of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has dismissed reports alleging a rift between the monarch and Oyo State Governor, Gov. Seyi Makinde. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday and signed by Adeola Oloko, Media Aide to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, describing the claims as ...
By Ismail Azeez A fresh political confrontation has erupted between the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) following the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw recognition of factions within the ADC leadership. The development has triggered sharp reactions from both parties, with each side accusing the ...
By Damilare Adeleye The embattled National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has demanded the immediate sack of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Amupitan Joash, and all National Commissioners over the de-recognition of the party’s leadership. This is as the party raised alarm over what it described ...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) plans to win the 2027 presidential elections by hook or crook. This is as the party also accused the APC of orchestrating a systemic campaign to dismantle opposition structures. In a statement released by the PDP factional National Publicity Secretary, Comrade ...
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has backed the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to de-recognise the David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing it as lawful and consistent with electoral policy and democratic practice. On Wednesday, INEC announced the removal of the names of ADC ...
