Kano Assembly Drops Impeachment Notice After Resignation
The Kano State House of Assembly has withdrawn its notice of impeachment against former Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam following his resignation from office. The decision was taken during a plenary session presided over by Speaker Jibril Isma’il after the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini, moved a motion to discontinue the process. Speaking to journalists after the […]
INEC Promotes Inclusive Voting Ahead of Osun Poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive participation for persons with disabilities ahead of the state’s governorship election scheduled for August 15, 2026. The Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Mutiu Agboke, gave the assurance on Tuesday in Osogbo during a sensitisation programme organised by the commission’s […]
ADC Chairman Disowns Mark, Aregbesola Appointments
Factional National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafiu Bala, has distanced himself from the appointments of David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as interim leaders of the party, describing the process that produced them as unconstitutional. Bala confirmed that he attended a July 2025 event where the two were unveiled but said his presence […]
Tinubu Commends Ogun’s Development During Landmark State Visit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu visited Ogun State over the weekend, highlighting the state’s infrastructure achievements and expressing optimism about Nigeria’s development prospects. The visit followed a recent trip to Jos, Plateau State, where he witnessed the impact of insecurity on local communities. During his tour of the state capital, Abeokuta, Tinubu commissioned several landmark projects, […]
2027: Bala Mohammed Accuses FG of Using Institutions Politically
Governor Bala Mohammed has accused President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to use state institutions to target political opponents. Speaking at a press conference, the Bauchi State governor alleged that the federal government was deploying the courts and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against individuals who are […]
Kano Govt Dismisses Claims Over Yusuf’s Defection Motive
The Kano State Government has dismissed claims by former Commissioner for Investment, Commerce and Industry, Shehu Wada Sagagi, describing his comments on Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s recent political move as false and misleading. In a statement issued Friday by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, the government rejected Sagagi’s allegation that […]
2027: Okonkwo Accuses INEC Chair of Misleading ADC
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has accused the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, of making misleading remarks about the party’s planned congresses and national convention ahead of the 2027 elections. Okonkwo made the allegation in a statement posted on his X account on Friday while […]
APC Rejects ADC Claims Over Leadership Dispute
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday dismissed allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that the ruling party was working to weaken the opposition ahead of the 2027 elections, describing the claims as misleading and politically motivated. Speaking at a press briefing, APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka and National Secretary Senator Surajudeen Ajibola […]
Tinubu Appoints Dalhatu Abubakar NCX Chairman
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Chairman of the Nigeria Commodity Exchange (NCX), with immediate effect. The appointment aligns with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises food security, expansion of non-oil exports, and improved market efficiency through structured commodity trading systems and increased private sector participation. Abubakar is […]
Tinubu Appoints PTDF Secretary, Renews TCN CEO’s Term
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has appointed Professor Shu’aibu Shehu Aliyu as the new Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), replacing Ahmed Galadima Aminu, who resigned to contest the 2027 governorship election in Adamawa State. In a separate move, President Tinubu renewed the appointment of Engineer Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz as Managing Director […]
