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…
Written and compiled by Sanni mojeed Abdullah, A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has expressed confidence that former Governor Gboyega Oyetola will contest and emerge victorious in the 2026 Osun gubernatorial election. Speaking to journalists in Osogbo on Wednesday, Oyintiloye affirmed that Oyetola holds the first right…
Akpabio Denies DSS Invasion, Dismisses Alleged Senate Impeachment Plo Senate President Godswill Akpabio has refuted claims that operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) invaded the National Assembly in response to alleged impeachment efforts by lawmakers in the Senate. Addressing Senators during plenary on Wednesday, Akpabio said he had become aware of the…
Edited and Compiled by Ademoriyo Ololade O The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State The Federal Government has established an eight-member committee aimed at resolving the ongoing dispute between the Osun State government and Segilola Resources Operating Limited. The inauguration took place on Wednesday, following a significant escalation in tensions that began when the Osun State government…
Written and Compiled Daniel Blessing E. The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State. The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Governor Ademola Adeleke to dissolve the state’s executive council, citing the need for more capable hands to steer the administration. The APC’s appeal comes just weeks before the governor’s midterm…
President Bola Tinubu who is observing his leave in the United Kingdom has reacted to the just concluded local government elections in Rivers State. While reacting to unfolding tensions following last Saturday’s local government council election, the President expressed deep concern over reports of arson and explosions in the state. According to Tinubu all political…
The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has applauded the federal government for selecting the state to represent all 17 southern Nigerian states in the Validated Ward Boundary and Harmonisation exercise. Oyebanji gave the commendation on Monday while receiving a federal government delegation in the state to undertake the Validated Ward Boundary and Harmonisation Exercise in Ado…
The Senate Leader, Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, has said that there is no bill before the Senate, nor any memorandum to debate regarding regionalism, dismissing the news claiming he is against Yoruba interests as fake and unfounded. Senator Bamidele clarified that the talk of him being opposed to regionalism is baseless, noting that no paper has…
Senator Basheer Lado, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Senate Matters, has clarified the rationale behind the 2024 National Honours conferred on presiding officers of the National Assembly. Addressing concerns raised, Lado emphasized that the honours were based on established protocols, not an attempt to diminish any individual. President Tinubu, in his Independence Day…
As the Rivers State local government elections draw near, the Vote Count Campaign Organisation has announced plans to deploy 1,000 observers and 30 drones to monitor the election process. This initiative is aimed at ensuring transparency and credibility during the elections. Ambassador Christian Lekiah, the South-South coordinator of the Vote Count Campaign Organisation, called on…
Numerous supporters and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) staged a protest on Wednesday at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office, contesting the results of the September 21 governorship election. The protesters claimed that INEC was compromised and failed to announce the true results, asserting that their party emerged victorious. Demonstrators displayed placards…
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has said that Nigeria stands out as a nation in decline when compared to its counterparts that gained independence at the same time. Obi said this in a post via his official X handle on Tuesday. He noted that it’s been 64…
The Imo State Government has debunked speculations that it has allocated land to the Federal Government for the establishment of an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp for northerners in Nsu, Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of the state. The government made it clear that the ongoing construction in Nsu is a training facility for skills…
The Coalition of Opposition Lawmakers in Nigeria has criticized the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for his recent comments, urging him to stop fantasizing about Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Wike had reportedly mocked Governor Fubara and his camp for allegedly turning to the Action…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged Nigerians to give President Bola Tinubu a little time to address the economic challenges in the country. Oyintiloye said that with patience, all the challenges faced by Nigerians would be a thing of the past. He stated this while speaking…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed pride in playing a key role in making an Ijaw man, Siminalayi Fubara, the Governor of Rivers State. Speaking during an event organized by the Rivers Ijaw Peoples Congress in his honor in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Wike stated that God used him…
The Labour Party Caucus in the House of Representatives has expressed strong disapproval of the recent Edo State governorship election, claiming it failed to reflect the true will of the people. Led by the Deputy Minority Whip, George Ozodinobi, the caucus pointed out that Olumide Akpata, a respected legal professional, had garnered widespread public support,…
