‘Old INEC’ will conduct Anambra election despite leadership change – Group

The Executive Director of Kimpact Development Initiative, Bukola Idowu, has said that the forthcoming November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election will be conducted by the “old” Independent National Electoral Commission, despite the appointment of a new leadership. Idowu explained that the new INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, would only be able to implement administrative changes […]

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Dangote Refinery promises steady fuel supply, says output exceeds demand

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has pledged a steady supply of petrol and diesel nationwide during the upcoming festive period, as its daily output now exceeds Nigeria’s consumption capacity. The Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, Anthony Chiejina, said in a statement made available to the PUNCH Online on Saturday, that the […]

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PDP suspends Anyanwu, legal adviser, others

The national working committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended the party’s national secretary, Samuel Anyanwu; and national legal adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade. It also suspended Okechukwu Osuoha, deputy legal adviser; and Umaru Bature, national organising secretary. PDP spokesperson, Debo Ologunagba announced the suspension during a press conference on Saturday, adding that the […]

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2027: Tinubu Support Group decorates Aiyedatiwa as grand patron

The Tinubu Support Group (TSG) has decorated the Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as its grand patron in the state. TSG, founded in 2020, and having its presence in all the states of the federation, mobilises grassroots support for President Tinubu’s administration and reelection. The governor’s choice according to the group, was in recognition of […]

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Lucky Aiyedatiwa: The People’s Reformer Quietly Rewriting Ondo State Story

By Steve Otaloro Not every revolution arrives with noise. Some come gently through humility, fairness, and quiet conviction. Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa embodies that rare kind of transformation in Ondo State: a leader who listens more than he talks, and whose belief in people’s potential is turning politics into purpose. Since his emergence, Aiyedatiwa has […]

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PDP convention: Party urges calm in face of court’s verdict

By John Dike, Osogbo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has called on its members and supporters to remain calm and steadfast in the face of Friday’s court pronouncement sropping its forthcoming national convention. In a statement signed by the State Chairman, Hon. Sunday Bisi, the party emphasized that the court’s decision does […]

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Adeleke didn’t attack Tinubu, PDP debunks APC’s ‘malicious’ lies

By John Dike, Osogbo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Osun State has debunked the claim by the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) that Governor Ademola Adeleke attacked President Bola Tinubu at the South West Summit held in Akure, the Ondo State capital. It described the allegwd malicious report as a figment of the imagination […]

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2026: My vision will change Osun’s fortune — Omoworare

A former Senior Special Assistant to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari on National Assembly Matters, Senator Babajide Omoworare, has declared that his vision and policy blueprint will transform Osun State’s fortunes if elected governor in the 2026 governorship election. Omoworare, one of the 13 aspirants seeking the All Progressives Congress ticket for the August 8, 2026, poll, […]

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PDP directs members to prepare for convention despite court order

The Peoples Democratic Party has directed its members nationwide to begin preparations for its forthcoming national convention, as it announced plans to challenge the court judgment that halted the scheduled convention at the Court of Appeal. Its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, in a statement issued on Friday, described the judgment as a direct assault […]

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Tenacity, Competence, Dedication: Lessons from Beethoven for Budding Lawyers, Professionals

By Kayode Ajulo Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the greatest composers in history, exemplified the essence of tenacity, competence, and unwavering dedication to his craft. Born in Bonn, Germany, in 1770, he rose from a modest background to become a musical genius, leaving an indelible mark on the classical music world. His journey teaches us […]

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