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By Fredrick Nwabufo In certain social silos, it is common to hear uncomplimentary comments about Nigeria’s unity and the chances of bridging the fault lines. My position has always been that where leadership aspires to the loftiest of ideals, change is possible, even if it is incremental. In multi-ethnic societies like Nigeria, achieving homogeneity in ideas and ...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has approved waivers for former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, to contest the Delta Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. The party also approved a waiver for the former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Victor Ochei, to contest the Delta North Senatorial seat. According to ...
...Insists subsidy removal saved economy from collapse ...Says forex distortions cost Nigerians ₦8trn in previous administration ...Lists roads, housing, student loans as signs of recovery ...Security: 'We will not relent until every Nigerian can live in safety' President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday admonished Nigerians that their economic sacrifices have not been not in vain, ...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on his 66th birthday, commending his administration’s people-centred approach to governance and remarkable developmental strides across the state. In a statement issued on Thursday, President Tinubu described Governor Abiodun, who also serves as Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, as a committed leader ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday visited former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, at his Abuja residence following the conclusion of the presidential primaries of the African Democratic Congress. Atiku was accompanied by former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, former ADC National Chairman, Ralph Nwosu, alongside other leaders and stakeholders of ...
By Idowu Adebomi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Dr. Wole Oluyede, has intensified his criticism of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the state government of worsening insecurity, unemployment, poor healthcare delivery, and infrastructural decay across the state. Oluyede made the remarks during separate engagements at the palace of ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica The Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Mrs Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, on Wednesday threatened to lead a protest over the outcome of the recently conducted All Progressives Congress primaries in Lagos State, alleging that the exercise was manipulated in favour of the Justice Forum bloc within the party. Tinubu-Ojo made the allegation during the weekly meeting ...
By Damilare Adeleye The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the economic policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, alleging that the government had accumulated about $30 billion in external loans within three years while Nigerians continue to grapple with severe economic hardship. Atiku stated this on Wednesday, shortly ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has expressed concern over the rising toll of electoral violence in Nigeria, revealing that 1,639 people lost their lives between 1999 and 2023 due to politically related clashes and unrest. Bamidele described the figure as a painful national tragedy that must never be repeated, warning politicians and their ...
By Idowu Adebomi, Ado Ekiti The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Dr. Wole Oluyede, has intensified his criticism of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the state government of worsening insecurity, unemployment, poor healthcare delivery, and infrastructural decay across the state. Oluyede made the remarks during separate engagements at the ...
A former Delta House of Assembly speaker, Mr Victor Ochei, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending nearly a decade of membership in the ruling party. Ochei’s resignation is contained in a letter addressed to the Chairman of Ward 4, in Onicha Olona, in Aniocha Local Government Area of the state. Ochei’s Media ...
Dr Latinore Oghenesivbe, APC chieftain and Director General, Delta Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Governor’s Office, says Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege’s resignation from the party will not affect its lot in the 2027 general elections in the state. Oghenesivbe in a statement on Thursday in Asaba , said that Omo-Agege’s exit has not effected the APC ...
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has cautioned politicians in Oyo state ahead of the 2027 general elections, stating that relying on his name alone will not guarantee electoral success. The monarch emphasized that the electorate in Oyo State will judge candidates based on their track records, personal integrity, and development-driven manifestos rather than ...
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke and the All Progressives Congress (APC) Osun state Gubernatorial candidate, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji has congratulated Muslims in Osun State and across Nigeria on the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir, urging citizens to reflect on the core values of sacrifice, obedience, love, and compassion which define the sacred festival. In ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has given reasons for his resignatiom from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Omo-Agege in a letter dated May 22, 2026, and addressed to the Chairman of Orogun Ward 2 in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State communicated his resignation with immediate effect. In ...
By Damilare Adeleye Former deputy senate president, Ovie Omo-Agege, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) after he was defeated in the recent senatorial primary election in Delta state. Omo-Agege, who announced his resignation in a statement issued on Wednesday by his media adviser, Sunday Areh, argued that recent developments within the party in ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State has accused Governor Francis Nwifuru of plotting to revoke the Certificate of Occupancy of its state secretariat in Abakaliki, describing the move as an attempt to weaken opposition politics ahead of the 2027 general elections. The allegation was contained in a statement issued on ...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on political leaders and citizens across the country to approach the 2027 electoral season with maturity, tolerance and a sense of national responsibility, warning against divisive rhetoric and actions capable of undermining peace and stability. He assured Nigerians that both the Federal Government and sub-national governments are taking deliberate ...
Chief Ifeanyi-Chukwuma Odii has emerged as the Ebonyi State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the 2027 elections. Odii, a business mogul and chieftain of PDP, emerged unopposed during the party’s governorship primary election held across the 13 local government areas of the state on Tuesday. Announcing the result in Abakaliki, the Chairman of ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica More candidates have continued to emerge under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections across the country. The development follows ongoing party primaries and consultations aimed at selecting standard-bearers for executive and legislative positions ahead of the polls. In Niger State, the ...
Chief Vin Dike, candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for Ekwusigo/Nnewi North/Nnewi South Federal Constituency in Anambra for 2027 election has appreciated his people for the confidence in his election. Dike said this while speaking to journalists in Oraifite, Ekwusigo Local Government Area on Tuesday after his emergency as APGA candidate at the ...
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa has extended warm felicitations to Muslims in Lagos State and across Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir. Obasa congratulated Muslim Ummah In a statement signed by his chief press secretary Mr Dave Agboola, on Wednesday in Lagos. Obasa described the festival as a season ...
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has postponed the collation of its presidential primary election results. Announcing the postponement in the late hours of Tuesday, Chairman of the Presidential Primary Election Committee, Chief Ikechi Emenike, said the decision was to allow party members who are Muslims to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir. Emenike said collation for the remaining ...
