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By John Dike, Osogbo Afenifere, the Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, has called on governors of South West states to leverage the recent United Nations recognition of the Western Nigeria Security Network, popularly known as Amotekun, by equipping the outfit for improved effectiveness and regional security. The body, in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, […]

Federal Capital Territory minister, Nyesom Wike The chairmanship and councillor candidates have emerged ahead of the August 30th, 2025 local government elections in Rivers State. Political parties held their primaries across various centres in the states on Saturday after the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission released guidelines for the election. Some candidates emerged through the […]

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has come under fire from the All Progressives Congress and a faction of his party after reaffirming his vow to serve only one term if elected president in 2027. In a statement on Sunday, Obi declared the pledge “sacrosanct,” drawing criticism from APC spokespersons and a divided reaction […]

Factions, legal battles grip party strongholds, party upbeat over crises in Lagos, Rivers, Benue, Bayelsa, others Despite holding power at the centre and across 23 states, the ruling All Progressives Congress is battling widening cracks within its ranks as bitter factional struggles, allegations of imposition, and unresolved leadership tussles threaten to undermine its cohesion ahead […]

President John Mahama of Ghana in an handshake with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu. Photo: Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu / X President John Mahama of Ghana has assured Nigeria of the safety of its nationals residing in Ghana, stating that there is no place for xenophobia in the country. Mahama also reaffirmed Ghana’s […]

The Court of Appeal, sitting in Akure, on Thursday, July 31, 2025, affirmed the election of Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Dr. Olayide Adelami. This followed the dismissal of the appeals of some political parties against the judgment of the Ondo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal of June 4, 2025, which affirmed […]

Consumers decry new fuel tax after subsidy removal as law begins Jan. 2026 The Federal Government may rake in N796 billion annually from the introduction of a five per cent surcharge on locally produced and imported petrol, based on its new tax policy slated to take effect from January 1, 2026. The five per cent […]

A founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party, Prof. Jerry Gana, has claimed that former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi would defeat any contender in Nigeria’s northern states if he contested on the PDP platform. Speaking on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Wednesday, Gana said, “I’m a researcher, and I research opinions. In the northern […]

Senator David Mark  David Mark, the interim national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says the party under his watch, will not tolerate the imposition of candidates, anti-party activities and other forms of indiscipline. He made this known in his remarks at a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party in Abuja. The […]

Prof Mahmood Yakubu, and President Bola Tinubu North-Central should get the slot – MBF, others South-East, South-South deserve the position — Ubani, ex-NBA VP President’s power to appoint chair major Nigerian paradox – Ogbonna, ex-Ohanaeze spokesman As the countdown to the expiration of Prof Mahmood Yakubu’s two-term tenure as the chairman of the Independent National […]