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About 110 associations have applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for registration as political parties. They include two associations referencing the Obidient movement, a political wave associated with former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. They are the Obidient Peoples Party, having Mr. Barry Avotu Johnson as protem national chairman; and the Progressive […]

The Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing local government crisis in the state. The party chairman in the state, Mr. Sunday Bisi, made the call while speaking at the League of Veteran Journalists meeting on Wednesday in Osogbo. PDP claimed the February 10 judgment […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima Agency Report Vice-President Kashim Shettima, says Nigeria is witnessing a silent but bold transformation under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. He said this on Wednesday at the Nigeria–Brazil Business Forum tagged, “Roots to Revenue: The Nigeria–Brazil Corridor,” held in Abuja. The Vice-President said the renewed strategic alliance with Brazil is […]

Former Governor of Kwara State and ex-Minister of Communications, Cornelius Adebayo, has passed on. He died in the early hours of Wednesday, at 84. Born on February 24, 1941, in Igbaja, in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Adebayo was known for his impactful service in both state and national capacities. He rose to […]

The Peoples Democratic Party has reversed its earlier stance on Senator Samuel Anyanwu and suspended its planned National Executive Committee meeting scheduled for June 30, following a meeting with the Independent National Electoral Commission. Speaking at a press conference at the PDP national secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday, the party’s Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, […]

Manhunt ongoing to track down fleeing criminals Police Inspector-General, Kayode Egbetokun has said that 53 suspects have been arrested in connection with the recent deadly attacks on Yelewata community in Benue and Plateau states. Many people were killed, and several others were injured and displaced in the course of the attacks. The police boss, who […]

Despite the Presidency stating that President Bola Tinubu will choose his running mate for the 2027 presidential poll after the All Progressives Congress convention, the battle for the coveted Vice President slot has continued to rage. This comes less than two weeks after the APC North-East stakeholders meeting, which had been convened to endorse Tinubu […]

gives notice, details The coming governorship election in Ekiti State will hold on Saturday, June 20, 2026, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The commission on Wednesday, released the election’s notice in line with Section 28 (1) and (2) of the Electoral Act 2022. INEC had in May announced the date for the […]

Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, has lamented the unlawful demolition of his brother’s property in Lagos. He expressed his displeasure over the issue on Tuesday via a statement on his official X account, saying that lawlessness must stop for Nigeria to thrive. “This morning, my youngest brother called me […]

• Senate seeks extension of 2024 budget implementation to December 31 • Contractors rue unpaid outstanding, compounding bank loan interest • Banks wary of funding public sector activities • Crisis fuelled by muddled budget cycles Midway into the year and three months after the 2025 budget was passed into law, implementation of the fiscal document […]