The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Ondo State governorship election held on November 16, Hon. Agboola Ajayi, has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Akure, contesting the eligibility of Dr. Olaiyide Adelami, the deputy governor-elect of the state. Through his counsel, M. Ndoka SAN, Ajayi argues that Adelami, who ran…
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), a prominent socio-cultural group in Northern Nigeria, has announced its intention to back a Northern candidate in the 2027 presidential election. This decision, according to the Forum, is part of a broader effort to address the challenges facing the region and the nation at large. Speaking at the ACF National…
The Special Assistant on Digital Media and Strategy to the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Demola Olarewaju, has reacted to the redesignation of the presidential media team. Olarewaju suggested that the presidency has demoted Daniel Bwala in the restructuring of President Bola Tinubu’s Media team. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga disclosed…
President Bola Tinubu has received the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Indian Prime Minister, who arrived in Abuja on Saturday evening, was welcomed at the Forecourt of the Villa at about 10:20 am on Sunday. Upon his arrival, the Indian leader was greeted with the Indian national…
The Labour Party candidate in the November 16 Ondo governorship election, Olusola Ebiseni, has said the race is between his party and the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Ebiseni said this on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, two days before the commencement of the off-cycle election in the state. He also…
The Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has admonished the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration again to focus on governance instead of dissipating energy on permutations for the 2027 presidential contest. Atiku said this in response to comments made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, about the 2027 Peoples…
A senior adviser to Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, Lere Olayinka, has urged Dr. Femi Okurounmu, a prominent Afenifere elder, to maintain his role as an elder statesman and avoid partisan commentary on the Rivers State crisis that could undermine his objectivity. Olayinka’s remarks followed Okurounmu’s recent critique of President Bola Tinubu’s handling of…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed Chief Kenneth Udeze as the legitimate National Chairman of the Action Alliance (AA), delivering a significant legal victory to the Udeze-led faction of the party. This ruling comes after an appeal was filed by the faction led by Rufai Omoaje, challenging the legitimacy of the Ondo State…
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, National Chairman Independence National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said the commission has accredited 111 domestic and international organisations, and will deploy 3,554 observers for the Ondo State governorship election. Yakubu disclosed this on Thursday in Akure during a stakeholders’ meeting organised by the commission ahead of the 2024 governorship election scheduled to…
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced its resolve to challenge the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 state elections. During a recent address to party leaders from the Ibadan Outer City zone, APC’s Acting Chairman, Alhaji Olayide Abas, emphasized that the party’s focus is on regaining the…
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…
In a move aimed at bolstering his administration’s capacity to address critical issues, President Bola Tinubu on Monday inaugurated seven newly appointed ministers, raising the number of Federal Executive Council (FEC) members to 47. The ceremony took place in the council chamber of Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, following the Senate’s recent confirmation of these appointees….
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, accusing him of prioritizing his 2027 presidential ambitions over his duties as governor. Makinde, reportedly eyeing a presidential run on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is said to be positioning himself against President Bola Tinubu, a fellow South-westerner, in the…
The National Economic Council, on Thursday, asked President Bola Tinubu to withdraw the Tax Reforms Bills from the National Assembly to allow for wider consultations and consensus building. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, said this formed part of resolutions reached at the 144th meeting of the National Economic Council at the State House, Abuja. Makinde…
The Presidency has said the qualities of the new ministers appointed by President Bola Tinubu underscores his commitment to the economic revitalization of the country. The seven new appointees, were screened and confirmed on Wednesday by the Senate, which includes Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction; Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, Minister of…
Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed concern over the judiciary’s role in escalating tensions in Rivers State following a recent Federal High Court decision in Abuja. The court ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria to suspend all payments to Rivers State, a ruling that Abubakar warns may erode public confidence in the judicial…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has requested the Federal High Court in Abuja to continue the trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello in absentia, arguing that his repeated non-appearance should not delay the judicial process. The request was made on Wednesday by EFCC’s lead counsel, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, before Justice Emeka…
The Senate, on Wednesday evening, confirmed the appointment of seven ministerial nominees proposed by President Bola Tinubu for roles in the Federal Executive Council (FEC). This decision followed an extended screening session held by the Senate’s Committee of the Whole, where the nominees answered questions on their qualifications and plans. The newly confirmed Ministers include…
Senator Barau Jibrin, Deputy Senate President, has expressed confidence that Kano State will be reclaimed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next election cycle. His statement came during a Senate screening session for Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, nominated by President Bola Tinubu to serve as Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development. Speaking…
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, reserved judgment in the suit filed by the Rivers State House of Assembly and Martin Amaewhule, seeking to stop Rivers State fund allocation. The court proceeded to reserve judgment in the suit after taking all arguments from parties in the substantive suit, originating…
Nigeria’s political landscape has always been dynamic, characterized by pivotal changes that impact its citizens and the broader region. This blog aims to unpack the nuances behind these shifts, providing readers with a clear understanding of their implications and the broader context. Through insightful commentary, we’ll navigate the complexities of Nigeria’s political environment, making it…
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors Forum, and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has charged President Bola Tinubu with assembling a knowledgeable team like he did as governor of Lagos State. Mohammed said Tinubu needs to assemble a team like the one he had in Lagos State comprising former Vice…
The Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Government in Exile has claimed that South-Easterners have continued to receive ill treatment from Nigeria despite keeping faith in the country. Ekpa, who made the assertion on his X handle, told Igbos holding various positions in the Nigerian government that they had gotten nothing but a continuous violation of their fundamental…
Nigeria’s seat of power, the Presidential Villa was quite engaged on Thursday, as the stakeholders in the livestock value chain converged in their numbers to brianstorm on ways of harnessing its potentials. The President, Bola Tinubu who recently created the Livestock Ministry out of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is championing reforms…
Statement on the Restructuring of Ministries and Ministerial Portfolios The President sacked Uju-Ken Ohanenye as Minister of Women Affairs; Lola Ade-John as Minister of Tourism; Tahir Mamman as Minister of Education; Abdullahi Gwarzo as Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development; and Jamila Ibrahim as Minister of Youth Development. “The appointment of Shehu Dikko…
The Kano State House of Assembly has confirmed that local government elections will proceed as planned on Saturday, October 26, 2024, despite a Federal High Court ruling that barred the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) from holding the polls. Justice Simon Amobeda of the Federal High Court in Kano had issued a ruling on…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that a total of 55,859 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) have been collected by new registrants and individuals applying for card transfers or replacements in the last five days. This development was disclosed by Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee,…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State chapter, has expressed displeasure over the October 19 council elections, stating that it is an electoral robbery against the people of the state. The state chairman of CAN, Rev. Caleb Ma’aji, explained that the local government election was seen by the citizens of the state as an…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed his decision to revoke the certificate of occupancy (C of O) for plots of land allocated to Julius Berger in the Katampe District of Abuja. The land will now be used for the construction of residential quarters for judges. Wike shared this during…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, Osun State chapter has dragged Governor Ademola Adeleke and the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, OSSIEC, to court over a series of allegations on the proposed local government election in the state. The claimants, in Suit No. Hos/184/2024 challenged the validity of the planned local government elections…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his heartfelt congratulations to General Yakubu Gowon, the former Military Head of State, on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Buhari praised Gowon’s visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to the unity and progress of Nigeria. In a message to mark the milestone, Buhari highlighted General Gowon’s commitment to the…
