By Seun Ibiyemi Former presidential aide and social commentator, Reno Omokri has criticised appeals for sympathy over former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufa’i’s reported nosebleed while in detention, describing it as a minor issue compared to alleged human rights abuses under his administration. This was disclosed in a statement posted on it X handle formerly…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured state governors of his administration’s plan to establish state police, describing it as a crucial step toward curbing insecurity and ensuring the safety of Nigerians. Tinubu made the announcement on Monday night during an interfaith breaking of the fast ceremony, attended by governors from across the…
By Adeyemi David President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday evening hosted an interfaith breaking of the fast with Nigeria’s State Governors, bringing together Muslim and Christian leaders as the country observes Ramadan and Lent. In his remarks, President Tinubu emphasized that beyond politics and policy, Nigerians are “first a people of conscience,” urging leaders to…
Former Minister of Transportation and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, on Tuesday announced his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election under the ADC banner. Speaking on his confidence to secure the party’s ticket, Hon. Amaechi said, “If I lose, I will remain in ADC. But I believe I…
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to unite under what he described as “Operation Rescue Nigeria” as preparations gradually begin for the 2027 general elections. Speaking in Uyo at the OBIDIENT Conference and declaration for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Obi said the initiative is aimed…
By Adeyemi David The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved 14 political parties to participate in the August 8 governorship election in Osun State, excluding the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) from the contest. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the commission’s Public Relations Officer in the state,…
….As five lawmakers dump PDP for APC By Adeyemi David The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has criticised the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke, accusing it of incompetence and steering the state toward economic uncertainty. Oyebamiji made the remarks while receiving five federal lawmakers who defected…
…As serving Senators, Reps officially join Osun APC The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has declared that there are no strangers in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, stating that the party remains one united family in the state. The immediate past governor in Osun, disclosed this on Saturday at…
The Presidency of Nigeria has called for a comprehensive investigation into comments made by former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai concerning the alleged interception of communications belonging to Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. During an interview aired on Arise TV, El-Rufai claimed that he and other unnamed individuals listened to conversations from Ribadu’s phone…
The House of Representatives of Nigeria has scheduled an emergency sitting for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to review issues arising from the recent announcement of the 2027 General Election timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The decision was communicated to lawmakers through an internal memorandum issued by the Office of the Speaker late Friday,…
