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ABUJA – Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to Nigeria’s newly formed opposition coalition, accusing them of exploiting national discontent for personal political gains. Speaking at his monthly media briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Wike dismissed the coalition’s adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a platform…
NIGERIA – Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju has lauded key leaders in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and other opposition figures for coming together to battle the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the next election. The lawyer specifically thanked the concerned leaders of the main opposition party, PDP for dumping the party for the African…
OSUN STATE – A former Senate President, Senator David Mark, and ex-Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, have been appointed as the interim Chairman and Secretary, respectively, of the African Democratic Congress, the coalition platform being positioned against President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. According to multiple reliable sources who were present at the…
Kwara – Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned members and supporters of the party not to associate with the coalition movement in the state. A statement by secretary of the party, Abdulrahman Abdullahi Kayode, in Ilorin on Tuesday, disclosed that the party is aware of “attempts by certain individuals and…
NIGERIA – Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmoud Yakubu, has charged Resident Electoral Commissioners, RECs, to build the capacity of their staff to improve on knowledge of new policies and practical innovations introduced by the Commission to improve electoral process. He reminded them that their work does not begin as the general…
UMUAHIA – Igbo youths under the aegis of the All Igbo Youth Forum have issued a clear condition for supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections: the unconditional release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The group…
NIGERIA – The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has invited stakeholders and the public to its special expanded National Caucus meeting. The special expanded National Caucus meeting will hold tomorrow, June 30, 2025. The notice of the meeting was issued and signed by PDP’s National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu. In the notice tagged: “Notice of Expanded Caucus…
Nigeria – The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to politicians against resorting to violence and malpractices ahead of the forthcoming by-elections in 12 states as well as the Anambra governorship election and next year’s Area Council Polls in the Federal Capital Territory FCT. This is as the government said that it would come down…
ABUJA: In the wake of leadership crisis afflicting the various opposition parties in the country and claims that the Presidency was responsible for it because it intends to turn Nigeria into a one-party state, President Bola Tinubu on Friday charged the opposition to put their houses in order before the 2027 general election. Noting…
NIGERIA – Activist politician, Omoyele Sowore has alleged that the outcome of the 2027 presidential election has already been determined by those in authority. Sowore, who made the allegations in an interview with Vanguard, empathetically declared that the “2027 results are already written”. The activist, however, said he would be in the presidential race, stating…
Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi has urged former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, to join the All Progressive Congress. He said the plea became necessary because all the governors in the Southeast region are supporting President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He equally hinted that a section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway…
2027 – Niger Delta ex-militant leader, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo has urged the Northerners to let President Bola Tinubu complete eight years in office just like his predicessor, Muhammadu Buhari, who cames from the North. Tompolo, who spoke on Arise Television amid Atiku Abubakar’s campaign for coalition against Tinubu ahead of the 2027 election, said…
Ondo 2027 – A prominent group in the oil rich area of Ondo state, Ilaje-Ugbo Intellectual Youths Alliance (IIYA) has raised the alarm of a seeming cold war between the Ondo state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the Interior minister, Bunmi Tunji Ojo ahead of the 2027 general elections in the state. The cold was alleged…
Abuja, Nigeria — A Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to officially acknowledge the leadership of the National Rescue Movement (NRM) following the party’s emergency national convention held in Abuja on January 17. Delivering judgment, Justice Obiora Egwuatu ruled that INEC must recognise the leadership that emerged from…
NIGERIA – Njiko Igbo Forum, an affiliate of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has demanded the sum of N100 trillion from the Nigerian Government on the account of injustice suffered by the Igbo people from 1966 till date. The group made the demand amid the revelation by former military head of state, General Ibrahim Babangida (Rtd) that contrary…
Osun – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has issued a directive instructing newly elected local government chairmen and councillors to refrain from entering their respective council secretariats. According to reports from The Nation, the governor gave the order on Sunday during the swearing-in ceremony held at the Government House, Oke-Fia, Osogbo. The directive is aimed…
OSUN – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged the federal government to withhold allocations meant for local government councils in Osun State until elected officials, reinstated by a court ruling, assume office. The party condemned last Saturday’s local government election conducted by Governor Ademola Adeleke, accusing him of violating his oath of office and…
OSUN – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has secured victory in all chairmanship and councillorship positions across Osun State’s 30 local government areas. The Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, Hashim Abioye, announced the results during a press conference in Osogbo on Saturday. Further details are expected to follow. By Damilola Adeleke| February…
Osun – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has praised residents for rejecting what it described as an “illegal” local government election organized by the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC). The party expressed satisfaction with the widespread boycott across all 30 local government areas and the Modakeke Area Office, stating…
Osun – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has praised residents for rejecting what it described as an “illegal” local government election organized by the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC). The party expressed satisfaction with the widespread boycott across all 30 local government areas and the Modakeke Area Office, stating…
Osun election – Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has cast his ballots at Unit 9, Ward 2, in Ede North Local Government Area as the contentious poll begins across the state. The governor cast his vote as early as 8 a.m. on Saturday morning amid tension over possible unrest. News reports that the election…
Osogbo, Nigeria — Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has cast his vote in the highly disputed local government election, which has sparked political and legal controversies across the state. The election, held on Saturday, follows weeks of heightened tension between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). The dispute…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Universities Commission (NUC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Daimlas Corporation, a global AI leader, to develop a robust artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem across Nigerian universities. The partnership aims to equip academic institutions with advanced AI resources, foster research, and provide a structured platform for AI-driven education. Speaking…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has officially been relocated from Benin City to the National Judicial Institute (NJI) in Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory. The announcement was made in a notice dated January 24, 2025, signed by the Tribunal Secretary, Mu’azu Ibrahim Bagudu, Esq. The notice informed all parties involved…
The Katsina State Government has disbursed over N1.9 billion to clear outstanding bursary allowances for students across the state, marking a significant investment in education. Governor Umaru Dikko Radda announced the initiative at the official launch of N744.1 million in bursary payments for 2022/2023 new students and 2023/2024 continuing students. The event, held at Umaru…
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, the presidential candidate of Ghana’s ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), has conceded defeat in the 2024 elections, congratulating former President John Dramani Mahama on his victory. In a concession speech delivered on Vic[ez-toc]e Sunday, Mr Bawumia acknowledged that internal data from his party indicates the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has…
As collation of results commences in the Ondo State governorship election, security measures have been heightened at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) collation centre in Akure, the state capital. To ensure a secure environment ahead of the arrival of results, the Nigeria Police Force has deployed a surveillance aircraft to monitor the area, according to…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended the people of the state for their peaceful conduct during Saturday’s local government elections, describing it as a reflection of their readiness to elect leaders of their choice. However, the Labour Party (LP) in Ogun has rejected the exercise, calling for its cancellation over alleged irregularities. Governor…
As the Ondo State governorship election approaches on November 16, 2024, the Inclusive Friends Association (IFA), a non-governmental organization, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to make special provisions to ensure that persons with disabilities (PWDs) can vote comfortably and without hindrance. Speaking in Akure, Ondo State’s capital, IFA’s Director of Programmes, Molly…
The three players Lionel Messi, Ronaldo de Lima, Luka Modric and Karim Benzema voted for in the 2024 Kopa Trophy have been revealed. Recall that Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal recently won the Kopa Trophy for the best young player in the world. https://azscore.com/news/football/2042249-ballon-d-or-2024-voting-insights-from-messi-ronaldo-modric-and-benzema-in-kopa-trophy The Spain international won the prize ahead of Real Madrid’s Arda Güler…
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made headlines on election day by stating that he would accept the outcome if the election process was fair. Casting his vote in Florida, Trump spoke to reporters, saying he would “be the first to acknowledge” a loss if it results from a legitimate process, adding that his supporters are…
