Politics

President Bola Tinubu has re-designated the positions of two recently appointed officials in the State House Media and Communications team to enhance efficiency within the government’s communication machinery. According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, Sunday Dare who was hitherto Special Adviser on Public Communication and National Orientation is now Special Adviser, Media … [Read more…]

After months of intense campaigns and political intrigues, Ondo residents have chosen their governor for the next four years – Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The Returning Officer for the election Olayemi Akinwumi, who is also the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State declared Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the election … [Read more…]

As Ondo State readies for its off-cycle governorship election on Saturday, President Bola Tinubu on Friday, called on all political stakeholders and the electorate to uphold peace and decorum and fulfil their civic responsibilities without fear before or after the poll. This is as in a last minute change based on a court order, the … [Read more…]

Governor Okpebholo has reflected on election challenges, revealing his reliance on faith and recounting the symbolic encounter with a dead bat. Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has given account of one of the “temptations” he faced before he was declared winner of the governorship election held on September 21. The Governor said he did … [Read more…]

The new Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has assured that he will not betray the trust reposed in him by the people of the state. Okpebholo was sworn in on Tuesday, becoming the sixth governor of modern Edo State to occupy the Osadebey Avenue Government House since the state was created on August 27, … [Read more…]

The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has emerged the sole candidate for a second term in office following the end of the nominations for the position, a clear signal for her to have a smooth sail for another four-year term. Chair of the WTO General Council, Ambassador Petter Ølberg of … [Read more…]

The newly elected Mayors and Deputy Mayors of the 17 LGAs in the State have been sworn-in with a charge for them to address the various developmental challenges confronting their LGAs. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held at the Banquet of the Government House, Umuahia, Governor Alex Otti said that though the Mayors emerged from … [Read more…]

President Bola Tinubu has sworn in seven ministers as new members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) following their confirmation by the Senate. The ceremony took place on Monday at the council chamber of Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. Speaking shortly after the the swearing in ceremony, President Tinubu said “Economic recovery is on the … [Read more…]

The Zenith Labour Party emerged victorious in 15 out of the 17 Local Government Areas in Abia State during the local government elections held on November 2, while the Young Peoples Party claimed victory in the remaining two LGAs. The results were announced by the Chairman of the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission, Prof. George … [Read more…]

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed seven ministerial nominees appointed recently by President Bola Tinubu. The president last week sacked five ministers and nominated seven new ones to fill the positions in the Federal Executive Council (FEC). Those confirmed at Wednesday’s session are the Bianca Odimegwu-Ojukwu (Foreign Affairs), Nentawe Yilwatda, (Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation), Muhammadu … [Read more…]

The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) has declared candidates of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) as winners of Saturday’s elections in all 44 local government areas and 484 wards. Sani Malumfashi, KANSIEC chairman, disclosed this on Saturday in Kano while briefing journalists on the outcome of the elections. Mr Malumfashi said, “Based on … [Read more…]