Politics

Ondo LG Polls: APC wins 16 of 18 chairmanship seats

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in 16 out of the 18 chairmanship seats in the local government elections held in Ondo State. This announcement was made by the Chairman of the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC), Joseph Aeemo, on Sunday at the commission’s headquarters in Akure. Aeemo revealed that elections in […]

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Adamawa: Binani dismisses rumour of defection, says she remains in APC

The 2023 Adamawa State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Aishatu Ahmed Binani, has denied rumors suggesting her departure from the party. Binani, who represented Adamawa Central Zone in the Senate and contested the 2023 governorship election, reiterated her unwavering commitment to the APC during an event held in Yola on Sunday.

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PDP crisis: I would’ve disowned Wabara if he was my father – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at Adolphus Wabara, Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT), accusing him of contributing to the party’s ongoing crisis. During a media chat in Abuja on Sunday, Wike expressed strong disapproval of Wabara’s actions, stating that if

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Nigerians suffering from Tinubu’s policies, says Bauchi gov

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has criticised President Bola Tinubu, saying his economic reform policies are putting the North and Nigerians at large under strain. Mohammed said he is not on good terms with the President, whom he accused of not listening to the people. The governor made the claims when he received the National Chairman

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2027: Don’t tamper with rotational presidency, South must complete term – Laolu Akande warns

Former Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande, has asserted that rotational presidency is now entrenched in Nigeria’s political system, emphasizing that efforts to terminate Southern presidency in 2027 would be futile. Akande made these remarks during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday

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Igbo Mandate Congress Rejects Ohaneze Ndigbo Election Outcome, Cites Alleged Manipulation by Southeast Governors

The Igbo Mandate Congress (IMC) has expressed strong opposition to the recently concluded election of the President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, held in Enugu. In a press release issued by its Director-General, Rev. Obinna Akukwe, the IMC accused Southeast Governors of manipulating the electoral process, resulting in the emergence of Senator John Azuta Mbata as

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Ibadan stampede: Abiodun visits Makinde, calls for NGOs’ collaboration with government in palliative distribution

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has admonished Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), charitable organizations, and individuals who wish to distribute palliative aid to the people to involve the government to prevent a chaotic situation that could lead to the loss of lives. Governor Abiodun, who spoke when he visited Oyo State Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde, in

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Hillary Clinton Criticizes Elon Musk Over U.S. Government Shutdown Concerns

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has voiced concerns regarding Elon Musk’s influence over the ongoing spending negotiations in Washington, which could lead to a government shutdown. Clinton’s comments follow accusations by House Democrats that ‘Extreme MAGA’ Republicans are pushing the country towards a shutdown. “If you’re just catching up: the Republican Party, taking

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Imo State Government Denies Free Transport for Lagos Residents During Festive Season

The Imo State Government has refuted circulating reports suggesting it is offering free transportation for Imo indigenes residing in Lagos to travel home during the festive season. In an official statement, Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the Governor, Oguwike Nwachukwu, dismissed the claims, describing them as fraudulent and unauthorized. “The information did not

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Atiku Criticizes 2025 Budget, Questions Its Ability to Address Nigeria’s Economic Challenges

Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar, has criticized the 2025 budget proposal, describing it as lacking the structural and fiscal discipline necessary to tackle Nigeria’s economic difficulties. In a statement released on Sunday, Atiku expressed concerns over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proposed N49.7 trillion budget,

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