Nigeria’s Political Landscape Changed By Result of 2023 Elections -President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that the 2023 polls have proved the growing strength of the nation’s democracy and more especially, the sophistication of the Nigerian voter when it comes to the choice of the leaders. Speaking when he received the newly-installed Emir of Dutse, Jigawa State Capital, Alhaji Muhammad Hamim Nuhu Sunusi at the … [Read more…]

10th NASS Leadership: Arewa Professionals Back South East Senate Presidency, North West Speakership Bids

A group under the aegis of Arewa Young Professionals in Politics (AYPP) has averred that for political inclusion in Nigeria, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) should consider the South East for Senate President and North West for the Speaker of the 10th National Assembly (NASS). Addressing a press conference in Kaduna, the group noted … [Read more…]

Israel Strikes  Lebanon And Gaza Strip After Major Rocket Attack

Israel launched rare strikes in southern Lebanon early Friday and pressed on with bombing targets in the Gaza Strip, marking a widening escalation in the region following violence this week at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site. The cross-border fighting erupted during a time of heightened religious fervor — when Jews are celebrating the Passover holiday … [Read more…]

I’m Still LP National Chairman, Abure Maintains As He Alleges Invasion of LP Hqtrs by Thugs 

Julius Abure has rejected what he described as “illegitimate” executive members of the Labour Party (LP) and maintained he remains the National Chairman of the party. Some members of the LP National Working Committee led by the Deputy National Chairman of the party (South) Lamidi Apapa on Thursday took over the affairs of the party … [Read more…]

Afenifere lamenting over loss of investments on Obi — Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has condemned the attack on him by the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, for stating Federal Government’s position on the 2023 elections. The minister responded to the organisation’s attack in an interview with newsmen on Thursday in Washington. Afenifere had berated the minister for admonishing Peter Obi, … [Read more…]

Obasanjo bemoans ethnic division, tasks incoming administration on unity of Nigeria

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said the incoming administration must explore all avenues at ending ethnic division that emanated from the 2023 general elections. Obasanjo stated this while speaking at a conference, themed, “From Elections to Governance and Performance,” organised by Nextier and the Ibadan School of Governance and Public Policy in Abuja on Thursday. The … [Read more…]

EASTER: Federal Govt Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays

The Federal government has declared Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10, 2023, as Good Friday and Easter Monday respectively as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration. The minister of interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the announcement yesterday in Abuja. Aregbesola, in a statement signed by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Dr Shuaib Belgore, … [Read more…]

Fr. Alia Benue Governor-Elect Vows To Revive State Civil Service, Says It’s In ‘Critical Condition’

Benue Governor, Fr. Hyacinth Alia

Benue State governor-elect, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has described the state civil service as one in very bad and critical condition which can be likened to a patient in hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The Catholic priest-turned-politician, who spoke to newsmen on Wednesday after a courtesy visit to President Muhammadu Buhari, at the State House, … [Read more…]