Justice Ministry Lawyers’ Robe Allowance Raised to N1m
The Federal Government has increased the annual robe allowance for state counsel and legal officers in the Federal Ministry of Justice and the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria from the previously reported N300,000 to N1m. The National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission disclosed the new rates in a circular dated July 14, 2026, signed by […]
Nasarawa Electoral Commissioner Resigns From APC, Joins SDP
Dr. Samuel Tsebe, a member of the Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC), has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Tsebe, a former member of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly representing Akwanga South Constituency, disclosed his decision to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Akwanga […]
Sowore Criticises Adeleke Over Tinubu Endorsement
Activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has criticised Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, for endorsing President Bola Tinubu for re-election less than 24 hours after his victory in the state governorship election. Sowore made the remarks in a post on his official X account on Monday, August 17, 2026, while questioning the violence and […]
Adeleke’s Victory Challenges One-Party State Narrative — Oladejo
Former Lagos State APC spokesman Seye Oladejo has described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election in Osun State as a significant boost for Nigeria’s democracy, saying the result challenges claims that the country is drifting inevitably towards a one-party state. In a statement on Monday, Oladejo said Adeleke’s victory demonstrated the resilience and competitiveness of Nigeria’s electoral […]
Bala Mohammed Warns Politicians Against Relying on Federal Backing
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has warned opposition politicians against relying on federal support to win elections, saying voters should determine electoral outcomes. Mohammed spoke on Monday after casting his ballot at Model Central Primary School, Yalwan Duguri, in Alkaleri Local Government Area during the ongoing Bauchi State local government elections. The governor said recent […]
APC Chieftain Blames Osun Defeat on Internal Wrangling
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Farouq Aliyu, has blamed internal disagreements within the party for its defeat in the Osun State governorship election. Aliyu said some APC members were unhappy with the party’s candidate and failed to support his campaign, weakening the party’s chances at the polls. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show […]
Diri Defends Choice of Akpe as Bayelsa Deputy Governor
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has defended his decision to appoint Peter Akpe as his deputy, saying the choice has been justified by Akpe’s performance and acceptance by his people. Diri spoke on Sunday at a reception organised by the Ebedebiri community in Sagbama Local Government Area to honour Akpe. The governor said the large […]
Tinubu Congratulates Adeleke on Osun Re-election
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, saying the result reflects voters’ confidence in his leadership. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said he had spoken with Adeleke to congratulate him on his victory in the August 15 […]
Adeleke Wins Re-Election as Leaders Praise Osun Voters
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has been congratulated by opposition leaders, governors, political parties and civil society groups following his victory in the August 15 governorship election. The Independent National Electoral Commission declared Adeleke, who contested on the platform of the Accord, the winner after he secured 511,067 votes across 19 of the state’s 30 […]
Adeleke Wins Second Term, Defeats APC’s Oyebamiji in Osun
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has won re-election, defeating the All Progressives Congress candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, in Saturday’s governorship election. Adeleke, who contested on the platform of the Accord Party, polled 511,067 votes, representing 50.8 per cent of the total votes cast, while Oyebamiji secured 444,815 votes, or 44.2 per cent. The State Returning Officer […]
