Emir Sulu-Gambari Applauds President Tinubu, Gov. AbdulRazaq Over Establishment Of New 9 Div. Hdqtrs In Kwara
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for approving the establishment of the new 9 Division Headquarters of the Nigerian Army in Ilorin, Kwara State. The Emir described the decision as a landmark move that will significantly […]
Oyo APC Says Makinde Will Face EFCC Scrutiny
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said Governor Seyi Makinde will eventually account for the funds received by his administration, insisting that neither the governor nor his government can avoid scrutiny by anti-graft agencies. The party made the statement on Thursday while reacting to a Federal High Court judgment delivered […]
Shettima Visits Benin to Study Textile Industry Revival
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday departed Abuja for the Republic of Benin on a working visit aimed at exploring strategies to revive Nigeria’s textile industry. According to a statement by the Vice President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima is leading a delegation comprising six state governors and senior government […]
Timi Frank Criticises Tinubu Over 2026 Budget Controversy
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the controversy surrounding the 2026 federal budget, alleging that recent developments have further weakened public confidence in the government. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Frank said the recurring controversies over budget allocations had raised […]
APP Chieftain Condemns Alleged Attack on Party Secretariat
A chieftain of the Action Peoples Party (APP), Mazi Chima Matthew Amadi, has condemned the alleged vandalism of the party’s facilities in Imo State, describing it as an attack on democratic values and political freedom ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Monday in Owerri, Amadi alleged that the party’s state […]
Court Strikes Out Amaechi’s Suit Against Atiku
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday struck out a pre-election suit filed by former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi challenging the emergence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Justice Joyce Abdulmalik struck out the case after Amaechi’s counsel, Jibrin Okutepa (SAN), informed the […]
Six Oyo APC Aspirants Reject Alli’s Candidacy
Six governorship aspirants in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have rejected the emergence of Senator Sharafadeen Alli as the party’s candidate for the 2027 governorship election, alleging that due process was not followed. The APC recently announced Alli as its governorship candidate after its primary election, which featured 11 aspirants, including Chief […]
Bala Mohammed Reshuffles Cabinet, Sacks Two Commissioners
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has dismissed two commissioners in a minor cabinet reshuffle aimed at repositioning his administration. The affected officials are Mohammed Salis Gamawa, Commissioner for Commerce, Industries and Investment, and Dr Mohammed Lawal Rimin Zayam, who most recently served as Commissioner for Power, Science and Technology after previously heading the Ministry of […]
Petition Seeks Probe of Peter Obi Over Flight Identity Claims
A petition has been submitted to the Federal Government calling for an investigation into Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi over allegations that he travelled with a passenger who allegedly used multiple identities on commercial flights. The petition, dated July 12, 2026, was addressed to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus […]
Court of Appeal Upholds INEC 2027 Election Timetable, Sets Aside High Court Judgment
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned the Federal High Court judgment that nullified timelines released by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for the 2027 general elections. In a unanimous decision delivered on Thursday by a three-member panel, the appellate court granted INEC’s appeal and set aside the May 20 ruling of the […]
