Abuja, Nigeria — The House of Representatives has established an investigative committee to address the ongoing local government crisis in Osun State. The decision followed an urgent motion of public importance sponsored by nine lawmakers from Osun, highlighting the violent clashes over local government administration. During plenary, Hon. Bamidele Salam, leader of the Osun Caucus,…
Lagos, Nigeria — The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Princess Mojisola Meranda, has firmly dismissed speculation surrounding her resignation, reaffirming her position as the presiding officer of the legislative body. Reacting to widespread rumors, the Speaker, through her Chief Press Secretary, Segun Ajiboye, clarified that she remains actively engaged in her duties…
Abuja—President Bola Tinubu has called for more liberal visa policies to support Nigerian businesses seeking to expand globally. His call came barely days after the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, was denied a visa by the Canadian government to travel for the Invictus Games for wounded soldiers in action in Vancouver. The…
Kano, Nigeria — A Kano State High Court has issued a perpetual injunction preventing the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other financial institutions from withholding funds allocated to the 44 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Kano State from the Federation Account. The ruling followed a legal challenge initiated by Ibrahim Muhd, Ibrahim Uba Shehu,…
Osogbo, Nigeria — Violence erupted across Osun State on Monday as political clashes over local government leadership led to the deaths of five individuals, including a former council chairman. The crisis followed attempts by opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) functionaries to reclaim council secretariats after a recent Court of Appeal ruling. Among the deceased was…
Akure, Nigeria — Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has officially sworn in the newly elected Chairmen for the state’s 18 local government areas, urging them to commence work immediately and prioritize the welfare of the people. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held at the International Centre for Culture and Events (The Dome) in Akure,…
Abuja, Nigeria — Nigeria has made significant progress in debt management, reducing its debt servicing burden from 96% of its 2023 revenue to 67% under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The announcement was made by Mr. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, during the 2025 Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and United Nations General Assembly…
Zamfara – Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has banned all political activities or rallies in the state. The Governor said the decision came considering the recent security breach in Maru Local Government Area of the State. https://abiodunborisade.com/ekiti-governor-mourns-14-year-old-girl-allegedly-killed-by-herdsmen-for-resisting-rape/ This was contained in a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Broadcast, Media…
NIGERIA – The Pan Nigerian Young Professionals and Youth Leaders Council has declared support for National Security Adviser Malam Nuhu Ribadu, saying former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, was trying to sow a seed of discord between the him and the president. President-general of the group, Comr. Nwisabari Bani Samuel, who addressed newsmen in…
Lagos, Nigeria — Ousted Lagos lawmaker, Mudashiru Obasa, has taken legal action against the Lagos State House of Assembly and its new Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, contesting his removal from office. Obasa, who was removed as Speaker on January 13, 2025, by 36 lawmakers while he was out of the country, argues that his dismissal was…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally ratified Sunday Udeh-Okoye as the party’s National Secretary, reaffirming its commitment to judicial rulings. In an official statement released on Wednesday, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, stated that the decision followed extensive deliberations on a memorandum submitted by…
Abuja, Nigeria — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially launched a nationwide digital membership registration initiative aimed at enhancing party operations and streamlining its membership records. Presiding over the launch, APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar-Ganduje, emphasized the significance of digitization in party administration and election management. He noted that the exercise would provide…
Abeokuta, Nigeria — Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar met with ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta on Monday, but remained tight-lipped on political matters, despite growing speculation about potential alignments ahead of the 2027 elections. Atiku, who arrived at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) at 12:36 p.m., was accompanied by former Cross River Governor Liyel…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised Dr. Kayode Fayemi for his enduring contributions to Nigeria’s democratic growth and governance as the former Ekiti State governor celebrates his 60th birthday. In a personal tribute, Tinubu described Fayemi as a visionary patriot whose impact on the nation will be remembered for generations. Pro-Democracy Contributions…
Awka, Nigeria — The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has reaffirmed the party’s resolve to unseat Governor Charles Soludo in the upcoming November 8, 2025, governorship election in Anambra State. Speaking during the commissioning of the new APC State Secretariat in Awka, Ganduje emphasized that the party’s political strength…
Kano, Nigeria — Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has named Umar Farouk Ibrahim as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG), entrusting him with a critical role in steering Kano’s administrative and developmental objectives. The appointment, set to take effect on Monday, February 10, 2025, was formally announced in a statement by the governor’s spokesperson,…
Osogbo, Nigeria — The Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mutiu Agboke, has urged political stakeholders to reject vote buying and violence in the lead-up to the 2026 elections, emphasizing their dangers to Nigeria’s democracy. Speaking at a two-day political stakeholders’ workshop organized by the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Osun State chapter, Agboke warned against…
Abuja, Nigeria — Dr. Abdullahi Umar-Ganduje, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has acknowledged that while President Bola Tinubu’s reforms are difficult, they are both necessary and unavoidable for the country’s progress. Dr. Ganduje made the statement during a reception for Senator Ned Nwoko of Delta North, who recently defected from the People’s…
Port Harcourt, Nigeria — The political landscape within the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been further fractured by the controversy surrounding the membership status of former Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi. The rift deepened as the party’s state chairman, Chief Tony Okocha, declared that Amaechi and his loyalists…
Abuja, Nigeria — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially released its timetable and schedule of activities ahead of the November 8, 2025, Anambra governorship election. The announcement was made in a statement shared on the party’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle, detailing key dates and guidelines for aspirants seeking the party’s ticket. According to…
Edited and Compiled by Adeleke Faith Abiodun The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State Matric No: ND24/MAC/0017 Column, DNEWSINFO The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Osun State has extended an invitation to former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, urging him to join the party and contribute to the state’s development. This appeal comes…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appealed to members to prioritize the party’s stability and growth over personal or sectional interests as internal tensions continue to challenge its operations. Addressing journalists after an emergency meeting, BoT Chairman Senator Adolphus Wabara emphasized the need for unity and…
Osogbo, Osun State— The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has officially expelled former governor Rauf Aregbesola over allegations of anti-party activities. The expulsion was confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the state party chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, and secretary, Alao Olabisi Kamoru. According to the statement, Aregbesola was granted an opportunity to…
Yenagoa, Bayelsa State — Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has emerged as the new Chairman of the South-South Governors’ Forum. The announcement was made during a strategic meeting held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the Government House, Yenagoa, where regional leaders gathered to discuss key issues affecting the South-South region. In a communiqué…
Edited and Compiled by Fadekanmi kikelomo B The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State Column, DNEWSINFO Osogbo, Nigeria — The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has dismissed the departure of the Omoluabi Progressives, led by former governor Rauf Aregbesola, as inconsequential, describing it as “good riddance to bad rubbish. This position was outlined in…
Lokoja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has underscored the significance of unity as the foundation for Nigeria’s advancement, urging leaders to learn from the natural confluence of the Rivers Niger and Benue in Kogi State. Speaking at the Kogi Dialogue in Lokoja, an event commemorating Governor Ahmed Ododo’s first year in office, President Tinubu, represented…
Uyo, Nigeria — Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has expressed his willingness to waive his constitutional immunity and submit to any investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) or the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) if necessary. The pledge follows a petition by an anonymous group within…
Lagos, Nigeria — Chief Mudashiru Obasa, the immediate past Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has insisted that his removal as Speaker did not follow constitutional procedures. Addressing supporters and politicians on Saturday at the official Lagos Speaker’s residence in GRA, Ikeja, Chief Obasa refuted the allegations of misconduct and mismanagement of funds…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that party primaries for the upcoming Anambra State Governorship election will take place from March 20 to April 14, 2025. The announcement was made by INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, during a meeting with political party leaders in Abuja. He urged the parties to…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Presidency has dismissed concerns over recent remarks made by UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, asserting that her comments will have no effect on Nigeria. In her first speech of the year at an event hosted by Onward, a British think tank, Badenoch drew a comparison between governance challenges in…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has disclosed that Nigeria requires a staggering N18 trillion to address its road infrastructure deficit, far exceeding the annual budgetary allocations from the National Assembly. Speaking with journalists on Friday after presenting his ministry’s 2025 budget proposal to the Senate Committee on Works, Umahi highlighted the…
