Hon. Isaac Omodewu, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, has died at the age of 61. He passed away on Sunday, August 18th, 2024, in the United States. Although the specific circumstances surrounding his death have not been disclosed, there had been persistent rumors within the party regarding his health….
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kano State, on Sunday, called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to launch a full-scale investigation into the latest scandal involving medical supply contracts to 44 local governments in the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the chairman of the APC, Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas…
The Federal Government is set to cease allocations to local government areas across the country that do not have democratically elected chairmen by October, in accordance with a recent Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy. An official from the Federal Ministry of Justice disclosed to LEADERSHIP Weekend that states without elected local government chairmen…
A Chinese company, Zhongshan Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited, has released one of Nigeria’s three presidential aircraft that were recently detained in France. The aircraft, an Airbus A330, was held following an order obtained by Zhongshan from a judicial court in Paris. However, in a statement issued yesterday, the company’s spokesperson announced that the…
The Bauchi State Police Command has restricted vehicle movement to give way for hitch-free local government elections across the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. Wakil explained that the vehicular movement restriction was to take effect from 7am to 4pm on Saturday. “To maintain public…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is to inaugurate two committees – one for reconciliation and another for discipline – on August 21, its Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said on Friday in Abuja. The 25-member reconciliation committee chaired by Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, former Governor of Osun, and Sen. Ibrahim Dankwambo, former governor of Gombe State. is…
Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu, has assured the people of Tangaza Local Government Area that his administration will soon reconnect the area with the national grid. The governor stated this on Friday during a thank-you visit to the area as part of his statewide tour of the 23 local government areas. According to him,…
In readiness for the local government elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially announced August 22, 2024, as the date for the party primary elections in Imo State. The announcement was made by its State Chairman, MacDonald Ebere, on behalf of the State Executive Committee. He maintained that the party was well prepared to…
The Patriots, a group of eminent Nigerians and elder statesmen, have restated its insistence on a new constitution to save the country. In response to concerns over its meeting with President Bola Tinubu on August 9, the Chief Emeka Anyaoku-led body, said a new grundnorm is needed because the 1999 constitution is too undemocratic and…
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has expressed his ambition for a presidential bid but stated that he would drop his aspirations if former President Goodluck Jonathan decides to contest. This announcement came after a Non-Governmental organization encouraged him to consider running for the presidency. Governor Mohammed praised Jonathan’s leadership qualities and experience, stating that he…
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has officially withdrawn the controversial Counter Subversion Bill and related draft legislation. The bill had sparked widespread criticism from Nigerians and activists for proposing a 10-year prison sentence, a ₦5 million fine, or both for anyone refusing to recite the national anthem and pledge. In a statement…
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has assured that security agencies will operate with professionalism to protect both citizens and electoral materials during the upcoming governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States. Speaking in Abuja at a meeting of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Ribadu, represented…
Donald Trump has criticised the European Union and his Democratic opponents during a delayed, two-hour conversation with Elon Musk on X. The interview which was due for 1.00a.m on Tuesday (0000 GMT), was put back by more than 40 minutes by technical problems with X owner Musk blaming a cyber attack on the…
The phrase “Keep politics out of football” frequently appears on social media in reaction to political issues within and beyond the sport. However, many former footballers ignore this advice, choosing instead to pursue careers in public service and politics, where they actively work to drive change from a position of leadership. Here are some footballers…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has issued a stern warning, describing Governor Seyi Makinde as a rising threat to Nigeria’s democratic principles. The party urged citizens to remain vigilant, citing concerns over the governor’s recent actions and policies. According to a statement released by Olawale Sadare, the APC’s State Publicity Secretary, Governor…
The Presidential Candidate of People’s Democratic Party(PDP) in 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has said that the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration hasn’t realised the enormity of the sufferings of Nigerians it means it wasn’t ready for governance from the start. Atiku who spoke through his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe , explained that…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ogun State is opposing the N250,000 nomination fee introduced by the state’s Independent Electoral Commission, OGISIEC, for the upcoming local government election. The commission announced this fee during a stakeholder meeting, stating that chairmanship candidates must pay N250,000, while male councillorship candidates are required to pay N150,000 and female…
Former Kano State Governor, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, has voiced his deep concern over the ongoing dispute surrounding the Emirship in Kano, while emphasizing his decision to remain uninvolved in the matter. Speaking on Channels TV’s *Politics Today*, Shekarau attributed the crisis to political interference and called for a peaceful resolution. He stressed the significance of…
The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, has raised alarm over the reported invasion of its office by security agencies. It called for the immediate withdrawal of federal government armed security agents from the Labour House. The labour union in a statement signed by Comrade Benson Upah Head, Media and Public Relations and shared on its official…
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ‘anti-masses’ policies might jeopardise his chances of reelection in 2027. According to the governor, the Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress, APC, administration was implementing policies that were inflicting pains on the masses. Newsmen recalls that the governor had earlier expressed his disappointment over President…
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has faulted former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, for warning security agencies against using lethal force against protesters. In a statement issued on Tuesday night August 6, Atiku warned that those who authorise the use of lethal force against peaceful civilian protesters will…
A former Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Ali Ndume has apologised to the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Party (APC) for not consulting the party before publicly accusing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of maladministration. Ndume who represents Borno South in the upper chamber of the National Assembly, however, said that he stands…
The immediate past Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume,has apologised publicly to the ruling All Progressives Congress for embarrassing President Bola Tinubu on a live television programme on Tuesday. The apology came one month after he was removed as the Senate’s Chief Whip following the interview he granted Arise TV, stating that Tinubu had…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled the final voter register for Edo and Ondo States. In a statement, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, announced that the register includes new voters from the recent Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise as well as figures for successful transfer…
Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun called for the patience, support, and understanding of Nigerians to ensure that all feel the impact of the present administration’s economic policies. This is just as the Ogun governor also lauded students and youths in the state for taking the path of constructive engagement in voicing their discontent during…
The former gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the last election in Kogi State, Senator Dino Melaye has cautioned security operatives against maltreating protesters. There are reports that some Nigerian youths protesting against the high cost of living in Nigeria have been manhandled by the police and other security operatives. Some protesters…
The #EndBadGovernance protest organizers have called for the release of 1,150 protesters who were reportedly arrested by the police during the initial three days of the nationwide demonstrations. Following President Bola Tinubu’s Sunday morning broadcast urging an end to the protests that have resulted in multiple fatalities, organizers of the #EndBadGovernance protest—Take It Back Movement,…
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, represented by the APC Professionals (APC-P), have criticized Murtala Ajaka, the gubernatorial candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kogi State, over his recent call for President Bola Tinubu to dismiss some of his aides. Ajaka had urged Tinubu to remove his Special Adviser…
My fellow Nigerians,I speak to you today with a heavy heart and a sense of responsibility, aware of the turmoil and violent protests unleashed in some of our states. Notably among the protesters were young Nigerians who desired a better and more progressive country where their dreams, hopes, and personal aspirations would be fulfilled. I…
Suspension of Protests:President Tinubu has urged the suspension of the “End Bad Governance” protests to prevent further violence and destruction. He stressed the importance of dialogue and collaboration to address the protesters’ grievances. The President expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and property in states like Borno, Jigawa, Kano, and Kaduna. He condemned…
President Bola Tinubu will address the nation in a broadcast on Sunday, August 4, at 7:00 am. Television, radio, and other electronic media outlets are urged to connect to the network services of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) and the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) to air the broadcast. The broadcast will be repeated…
