Kwara Reaffirms Support For Grassroots Governance
The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening local government administration to ensure the effective delivery of democratic dividends at the grassroots. The Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development, Hon. Abubakar Abdullahi, gave the assurance during an inspection tour of ongoing and completed projects in Patigi Local Government Area. Speaking […]
Lagos APC Hails EU’s Nigeria Delisting
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has welcomed the European Union’s decision to remove Nigeria from its list of high-risk countries for money laundering and terrorism financing. The party described the move as a strong endorsement of Nigeria’s ongoing reforms and evidence that the country is making steady progress in strengthening […]
Peter Obi Condemns Arrest Of 52 Edo Students Protesting Insecurity
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has criticized the Edo State government over the arrest and remand of 52 students from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. In a statement, Obi described the detention as “unacceptable and dangerous for democracy,” stressing that citizens should not be punished for protesting against insecurity while kidnappers and bandits […]
Ondo Sets High Fees For Political Campaign Permits
The Ondo State Government has announced that political aspirants must obtain permits and pay specified fees before displaying any campaign materials ahead of the 2027 elections. According to the State Signage and Advertisement Agency, senatorial candidates are required to pay ₦2 million, House of Representatives aspirants ₦1.5 million, and House of Assembly candidates ₦1 million […]
Lagos APC Vows To Protect Future Elections From Rigging
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has affirmed its commitment to safeguarding future elections in Nigeria, rejecting claims that the party was solely responsible for alleged irregularities in the 2023 general elections. APC spokesman Seye Oladejo cited a recent independent statistical analysis conducted as part of a Data Science master’s thesis […]
Abia 2027: Ex-Governors Move To Block Otti Re-election
Political tensions are rising in Abia State ahead of the 2027 general election, as opposition figures, including former governors, intensify efforts to prevent Governor Alex Otti from securing a second term. Two former governors, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Chief Theodore Orji, recently announced an alliance aimed at unseating Otti and reclaiming Abia for the […]
Tambuwal Reaffirms Commitment To Inclusive Leadership
Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has reiterated his belief that effective leadership must be deliberate, inclusive and fair, describing inclusiveness as central to good governance in Nigeria. Tambuwal said the theme of his 60th birthday colloquium, “Leadership, Service and Statesmanship,” reflects his long-held views on the responsibility of leaders to ensure broad representation in […]
US Delivers Military Supplies To Nigerian Security Agencies
The United States has delivered military supplies to Nigerian security agencies to support ongoing security operations across the country. The delivery was confirmed on Tuesday by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) in a post on X. According to AFRICOM, the supplies were handed over to Nigerian partners in Abuja as part of efforts to […]
PDP Demands Release Of 52 Ekpoma Students Detained After Protest
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for the immediate and unconditional release of 52 Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma students who were remanded in prison following last Friday’s protest against insecurity in the town. In a statement on Monday, PDP Publicity Secretary Dan Osa-Ogbegie described the continued detention as […]
Ayodele Adio Joins ADC, Urges Political Renewal In Lagos
Leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos State over the weekend received a new wave of defectors in Eti-Osa Local Government Area, including media entrepreneur and former Youth Party chairmanship aspirant, Ayodele Adio. The induction ceremony took place in Lekki Phase 1, where Adio and his supporters were formally sworn into the party. […]
