Obono-Obla Warns APC Over Costly Nomination Forms
Former Chairman of the Special Presidential Panel on Recovery of Public Property, Okoi Obono-Obla, has cautioned the All Progressives Congress (APC) against compelling aspirants to pay high nomination fees only to deny them fair participation in party primaries. In a statement issued in Calabar, Obono-Obla warned that such practices could undermine internal democracy and discourage […]
NUPENG Set to Elect New President April 24
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) is set to elect a new national president on April 24, as the tenure of its current leader, Williams Akporeha, comes to an end. Akporeha announced his exit at the weekend during the Quarterly National Executive Council meeting of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) branch […]
Yusuf Denies Knowledge of Deputy’s Resignation Plot
Abba Kabir Yusuf has said he is yet to receive any formal resignation letter from his former deputy, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, amid reports of the latter’s exit from office and rising political tension in Kano State. Speaking at the Government House while receiving a political support group, the governor stated that he was unaware of […]
2027: Akintayo Joins Oyo 2027 Governorship Race
The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North East Local Government, Hon. Ibrahim Akintayo, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 Oyo State governorship election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Akintayo made his declaration on Thursday after appearing before the PDP Governorship Screening Committee in Oyo State. He later formally presented his […]
2027 Election: ADC Holds Peaceful Congress in Sokoto State
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has conducted its ongoing congress across several local government areas in Sokoto State, with party officials describing the exercise as peaceful and well-attended. The state chairman, Bello Isiaka, told journalists on Friday that members turned out in large numbers, including women and youths, to participate in the process across the […]
Peter Obi Warns Over US Security Advisory on Nigeria
Former pesidencial aspirant Peter Obi has described the recent security advisory issued by the United States government as a serious warning sign for Nigeria, saying it reflects declining international confidence in the country’s security situation. In a statement titled “US Security Alarm on Nigeria: A Bad Omen,” Obi said the evacuation of non-essential staff from […]
Timi Frank Calls for Sanctions on Nigerian Officials
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has called on the United States and the international community to impose sanctions on senior Nigerian government officials over alleged anti-democratic practices. Frank made the appeal in a statement on Friday, urging the U.S. government to consider visa restrictions, asset freezes, and […]
FG Plans Regional Fodder Hub to Boost Security
The Federal Government says the proposed Regional Fodder Hub for the North-Central and South-West corridor is expected to help address insecurity linked to livestock movement across parts of the country. The Special Adviser to the Minister of Livestock Development, , disclosed this at a stakeholders’ meeting held in Ilorin, Kwara State. He said the initiative […]
FG Plans Regional Fodder Hub to Boost Security
The Federal Government says the proposed Regional Fodder Hub for the North-Central and South-West corridor is expected to help address insecurity linked to livestock movement across parts of the country. The Special Adviser to the Minister of Livestock Development, Eustace Iyayi, disclosed this at a stakeholders’ meeting held in Ilorin, Kwara State. He said the […]
Opposition Leaders Protest INEC Decisions in Abuja
Leaders and members of the African Democratic Congress staged a protest in Abuja on Wednesday, accusing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of actions they said undermined democracy and interfered with the party’s internal leadership. The demonstration, tagged #OccupyINEC, drew several prominent opposition figures to the Maitama Roundabout in the Federal Capital Territory. Among those […]
