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Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II jas sued for peace ahead of the 2027 general elections. The revered traditional ruler made this call when the Osun State chapter of the City Boy Movement paid a courtesy visit to his palace in Ile-Ife, on Monday, as part of ongoing engagements ...
The Kano State House of Assembly has formally retracted its impeachment notice against the former Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdulsalam, citing his voluntary exit from office as the reason for ending the probe. The decision to drop the proceedings followed a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini Chediyar Yangurasa. During a plenary session led ...
The leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has deepened as state chairmen of the party have formally backed the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) decision to delist the faction led by David Mark. Don Norman Obinna, Chairman of the Abia State ADC Chapter, disclosed this during a press conference held in Abuja on ...
Gubernatorial hopefuls under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have pledged to maintain committed to a unified front ahead of the the 2027 general elections. The aspirants made this declaration on Tuesday during a consultative meeting held in Ibadan. The gathering was hosted by the former First Lady of Oyo State, Mrs. Florence ...
By Imisioluwa Afunmiso, Lagos The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has defended its registration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), dismissing criticisms by Dr. Umar Ardo as unfounded. National Leader of the party, Sen. Seriake Dickson, in a statement, said the NDC followed due process and obtained a valid court judgment compelling INEC to register ...
By Damilare Adeleye Yusuf Buhari, the son of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has formally declared his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives. The Late Former President's son is seeking to represent the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua Federal Constituency in Katsina State with plans to run on the platform of the All ...
Nafiu Bala, a factional national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has confirmed his attendance at the July 2025 unveiling of the party's interim leadership but denied endorsing the appointment of the David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC). Bala’s clarification comes after videos emerged over the weekend showing him seated alongside other party stakeholders, ...
By Damilare Adeleye The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has appointed Nigeria’s former Vice President, Prof.Yemi Osinbajo as Senior Strategic Adviser to its Director-General, Jean Kaseya. In a post on his X handle on Tuesday, Kaseya noted that Osinbajo’s appointment comes at a pivotal time as the organization advances the Africa ...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) today witnessed a massive turnout as Hon Rasheed Oladimeji Mustapha officially flagged off his campaign for the House of Representatives seat in IFO-EWEKORO. The youthful and vibrant aspirant, an illustrious son of Ago-Alagbede in Agbado, vowed to bring real change, social amnesty, and developmental opportunities to his people. The event, ...
The Imo Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mrs Ruby Emele, has urged Imo residents to support Gov. Hope Uzodimma’s power sector reforms for the state’s economic advancement. Emele made the call during an interactive session with newsmen in Owerri on Monday. She praised Uzodimma for doing a “wonderful job” in the area of ...
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has announced a major ₦2 billion infrastructure grant for Edo State University, Iyamho, alongside a significant increase in the institution's monthly subvention. The monthly allocation was raised from ₦100 million to ₦250 million, a move intended to bolster the university's capacity and improve learning conditions. Speaking at the university on ...
By Imisioluwa Afunmiso, Lagos President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to visit Lagos from April 8 to 9 to commission major infrastructure projects executed by the administration of Governor Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu. The development was disclosed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, during a media briefing on April 6 at the Press ...
By Damilare Adeleye Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has attributed the surge in killings and kidnappings across Nigeria to a failure of leadership. Recall that President Tinubu recently paid a visit to Plateau State on April 2, 2026 where he promised grieving residents that such tragedies would not recur. Reacting, Obi noted that ...
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised alarm over the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) refusal to recognize its current leadership, describing the commission's recent actions as inconsistent and legally obstructive. The ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi stated that it is highly contradictory for the electoral umpire to decline correspondence from the party, given ...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended former Ogun State governor and Senator representing Ogun East, Senator Gbenga Daniel recalling his role in his emergence as Lagos State Governor in 1999. Tinubu in a tribute he personally signed to commemorate the 70th birthday of the former Ogun State governor and All Progressives Congress chieftain, described Senator ...
By Damilare Adeleye Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has attributed the growing killings and attacks across the country, despite recent assurances by President Bola Tinubu on security, to "leadership failure." Pres. Tinubu visited Plateau State on Apr. 2, 2026, where he addressed residents following a deadly attack and assured the families of victims ...
By Victor Adeoti A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, says it is inaccurate to tag President Bola Tinubu as being responsible for the crisis within African Democratic Party (ADC). Oyintiloye, who described the tag as “disturbing”, said this while speaking with newsmen on Monday in Osogbo, Osun. According to ...
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 ...
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. ...
By Ismail Azeez Leaders and elders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State have proposed that an indigene of Akure succeed Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The party elders disclosed this in a communiqué issued at the end of a stakeholders’ meeting held in Akure under the leadership of ...
Leaders and residents of the Olobedu community in the Ayekale-Ota-Efun area of Osogbo have thrown their weight behind the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, popularly known as AMBO. The residents expressed confidence in Oyebamiji’s charismatic leadership and administrative experience to lead Osun State to new heights. The community also extolled ...
By Segun Adeboyega Faleke Youth Vanguard, a political support group loyal to Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, has declared full support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Gov. Ahmed Usman Ododo ahead of the 2027 general elections, announcing the integration of its political structure into the mainstream of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ...
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. ...
