A new internal crisis has hit the Ondo State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) following the replacement of Oluwatosin Ayeni with Gbenga Edema as the party’s governorship candidate on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal. The NNPP’s Acting National Secretary, Comrade Sunday Ogini, condemned the move, alleging that supporters of the…
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court on Friday dismissed two separate appeals filed by the Labour Party (LP) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the election of Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State. Both appeals sought to overturn the governor’s victory in the November 11, 2023, governorship election, but were struck down for…
The Supreme Court has confirmed Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the validly elected governor of Kogi State, following the November 11, 2023, gubernatorial election. In its ruling, the apex court dismissed the appeal filed by Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, Murtala Ajaka, who contested the election’s outcome, alleging significant non-compliance with…
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….
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has officially withdrawn the controversial Counter Subversion Bill and related draft legislation.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…
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…
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 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…
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…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), announced on Thursday that security agencies have identified a Senator who allegedly financed protests in the nation’s capital. During a news briefing following a security council meeting in Abuja, Wike disclosed that the Senator provided food to the protesters but did not reveal the Senator’s…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has sanctioned N1.455 trillion for the construction and rehabilitation of roads across thirteen states. Announcing the decision in Abuja, the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, stated that the projects approved were initially deferred during the last FEC meeting to allow the government time to secure funding. The projects include the…
Nigerians should hold state governors responsible for the current economic challenges, according to the Rivers State All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker Committee Chairman, Tony Okocha. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, Okocha emphasized the need for accountability from state leaders. Okocha questioned the rationale behind the planned protests, urging Nigerians to focus on the…
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump declared on Sunday that Vice President Kamala Harris would be easier to defeat in the upcoming November election compared to Democratic President Joe Biden, who announced earlier that day he would not seek re-election. Trump made these remarks on CNN shortly after Biden revealed his decision to step aside as…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial campaign kickoff in Benin City, Edo State, slated for Saturday, July 20, 2024, has been marred by violent clashes on Thursday. President Bola Tinubu, who was expected to attend and support APC gubernatorial candidate Senator Monday Okpebholo, has opted out of the event. Instead, he will be traveling to…
The National and State Houses of Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal for Sokoto/Zamfara States, sitting in Sokoto, has annulled the election of Umar Yusuf Yabo Danmaje, a member of the House of Representatives representing Yabo/Shagari federal constituency in Sokoto State. In its ruling on Monday, the Tribunal also ordered Danmaje to pay N500,000 in damages to…
The Delta State Independent Electoral Commission has announced the results of the local government elections held last Saturday across the state’s 25 local government areas. During a ceremony in Asaba, the Commission’s Chairman, Dr. Jerry Agbaike, declared that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) secured all 25 local government chairmanship positions and 499 councillorship seats out…
The Court of Appeal has confirmed the election of Usman Ododo as the governor of Kogi State. A three-judge panel upheld the decision of the Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, affirming Ododo’s victory in the November 11, 2023 election. The tribunal dismissed the appeal filed by Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate Murtala Yakubu Ajaka….
The three West African nations—Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso—currently governed by military regimes, have signed a treaty signaling their commitment to a unified path independent of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which has been advocating for their return to democratic rule. The confederation treaty was finalized on Saturday during the inaugural summit…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerian public servants to uphold public trust and remain accountable to the citizens. He emphasized that public institutions are not personal enterprises and that public servants are employees of the Nigerian people. The President conveyed this message on Saturday during the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS)…
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has invalidated the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary election that selected Asue Ighodalo as the party’s candidate for the upcoming governorship election in Edo State, scheduled for September 21. In his ruling on Thursday, Justice Ekwo determined that the PDP primary election held on February…
The Kukah Centre, supported by the European Union, is creating a political party management toolkit to guide both established and emerging political parties in enhancing their structures for national growth and development. At a validation workshop in Abuja, the Executive Director of the Kukah Centre, Father Atta Barkindo, emphasized the importance of strong political parties…
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has scheduled the local government chairmanship and councillorship elections for the 23 local government areas in the state on October 5, 2024. RSIEC Chairman, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (Rtd), made the announcement on Monday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the commission’s headquarters in Port Harcourt. The meeting was attended…
President Joe Biden expressed confidence on Friday that he will defeat Republican contender Donald Trump in the upcoming November presidential election. Despite a lackluster debate performance that left many Democrats concerned, Biden remained resolute. “I may not walk as easily, speak as smoothly, or debate as well as I once did,” he admitted, as supporters…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to the Government and people of Katsina State following the death of elder statesman and long-serving traditional titleholder, Sa’in Katsina, Alhaji Amadu Abdulkadir. Popularly known as Amadu Na-Funtua, the late Abdulkadir was a respected leader, politician, and businessman. In a statement released on Friday by his spokesman, Ajuri…
The 2024 U.S. Presidential election season began last night with a highly anticipated debate between President Joe Biden, representing the Democratic Party, and former President Donald Trump, representing the Republican Party. This historic debate, the first where a sitting president faced off against a former president, was hosted by CNN in Atlanta. Voter Concerns Key…
President Bola Tinubu has announced a detailed roadmap to address the myriad security challenges facing Nigeria, incorporating both military and non-military strategies. The announcement was made during the opening of the Northwest Peace and Security Summit in Katsina, an event held in collaboration with the United Nations Development Program, the European Union, and the German…
Micheal Usi was inaugurated as Malawi’s Vice President during a ceremony held in parliament in Lilongwe. He succeeds Saulos Chilima, who tragically died in a plane crash earlier this month, along with eight others. Dr. Usi, known for his acting career, received a standing ovation after his inauguration. In his address, he expressed both sadness…
Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, former Senate President, has announced the passing of his mother, Mrs. Florence Morenike Saraki, at the age of 89. In a heartfelt statement, Dr. Saraki shared that his mother passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. “With profound sadness and total submission to the will of Almighty God, I announce…
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has strongly condemned the attack on members of the task force enforcing Executive Order 003 at Bukuru market in Jos South Local Government Area by criminal elements on Monday. In an official statement, Governor Mutfwang criticized the actions of those who defied Executive Order 003 and resorted to violence against…
President Bola Tinubu is set to receive a draft bill on Friday proposing a return to a regional system of governance for Nigeria. The bill, authored by Akin Fapohunda, a prominent member of the Yoruba socio-cultural group Afenifere, and the Coalition of Indigenous Ethnic Nationalities (CIEN), aims to replace the current federal structure with a…
The Kaduna State House of Assembly’s Ad Hoc Committee has released a report scrutinizing the financial practices, loan acquisitions, and contract awards during the tenure of former Governor Nasiru El-Rufai. The committee’s findings reveal that numerous loans secured under El-Rufai’s administration were misappropriated and that due process was frequently bypassed. Evidence presented by the committee…
