Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has said he intends to serve only a first term of four years if elected president in 2027, because longevity in office is not a mark of success. In a statement posted on his X handle yesterday, Obi referenced global figures such as Abraham Lincoln, … [Read more…]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has finalized plans to commence the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise nationwide as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. According to a statement posted on its official X handle on Friday, the exercise will kick off with online pre-registration on August 18, 2025, via the commission’s dedicated … [Read more…]
The All Progressives Congress has released the official timetable and schedule of activities for the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State, outlining key dates and processes that aspirants and party members must adhere to. According to the timetable signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, and shared on the party’s official X account … [Read more…]
The Benue State House of Assembly has recommended the immediate suspension of the Chairman of the Otukpo Local Government Area of the state, Maxwell Ogiri, for six months over allegations of financial misconduct and abuse of office. This was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Benue State … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Government has made a clarion call to global stakeholders to unite in a common cause against the persistent scourge of human trafficking and modern-day slavery, describing the phenomenon as one of the most inhumane crimes confronting the world today. This advocacy was made on Friday by the State Commissioner for Children, Gender … [Read more…]
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Thursday approved N712 billion for the full rehabilitation, upgrade and modernization of International Terminal One at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. This approval marks the centerpiece of a sweeping N900 billion aviation infrastructure plan across Nigeria. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who made … [Read more…]
As the constitution review process gains momentum, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, on Friday, urged Nigerians to rally behind the Reserved Seats Bill, calling on his colleagues to vote in favour of its passage. Hon. Kalu made the call in Abuja while delivering his remarks at the Australian High … [Read more…]
President Tinubu To Governors: Invest More In Poverty Eradication, Power, Agriculture …As NEC endorses ward development programme to hasten social protection at grassroots …Orders transfer of Surveyor-General’s office to presidency for seamless execution of legacy projects President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday charged state governors to prioritise the welfare of Nigerians by investing more in … [Read more…]
Niger State government has dragged the attorney-general of the federation and minister of Justice to the Supreme Court over the state’s omission from the 13 percent derivation. In the suit before the apex court, the state government, through its counsel, Mohammed Ndarani (SAN), asked for the interpretation and application of section 232 (1) & (2) … [Read more…]
A fresh drama erupted in the coalition opposition platform, African Democratic Congress (ADC), yesterday as the party dismissed the claim of Hon. Nafiu Bala to the party’s national chairmanship. The ADC national publicity secretary, Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, substantiated the dismissal of the claim with the release of Bala’s resignation letter as deputy national chairman on … [Read more…]
Victor Osimhen’s meteoric rise in European football has taken another historic leap. After conquering Serie A with Napoli and finishing 8th in the 2023 Ballon d’Or rankings, the Super Eagles forward has now become the most expensive player in Turkish football history, sealing a €75 million transfer to Galatasaray. The 26-year-old had spent last season … [Read more…]
-By Abdul Mahmud When the Sultan of Sokoto rose at the just concluded Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Conference in Enugu to declare that “justice is now purchasable in Nigeria”, his words struck a raw national nerve. It was not merely an observation; it was an indictment. It was the voice of moral authority saying what … [Read more…]