ADC leadership crisis: Party urges CJN to fast-track case, warns of 2027 election exclusion

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appealed to the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) to ensure the urgent delivery of judgment in a leadership dispute the party says could jeopardise its participation in the 2027 general elections. In a letter dated April 22, 2026, counsel to the party, S.E. Aruwa, SAN, warned that any delay […]

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Group scores Osun govt 100% in fiscal Transparency, accuses APC of propaganda

By John Dike, Osogbo The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has said that Osun State has attained a 100 percent fiscal transparency rating in the latest assessment by civic technology organisation, BudgIT, describing the development as a major validation of the state government’s financial reforms. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, […]

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Aiyedatiwa dissolves boards of parastatals, commissions

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has dissolved the boards of parastatals and commissions. Also, he said that tenores of education secretaries in the state 18 councils has expired. A statement by the Governor’s spokesman, Ebenezer Adeniyan, said: “The Ondo State Government announces the expiration of tenure and consequent dissolution of the Boards of some Parastatals […]

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Primaries: How power struggles threaten Ondo APC’s unity

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Photo: Ondo State Government House By Peter Dada The race to 2027 has begun, but within the Ondo APC, it is already turning into a battle of survival. Behind official assurances of unity lies a widening struggle for control, influence, and party tickets that could shape the state’s political direction […]

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Hamzat hails ‘vote of confidence’ after Sanwo-Olu endorsement

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu endorses deputy governor, Obafemi Hamzat, as his successor at State House, Marina,Lagos…Photo Credit: X/ Obafemi Hamzat Lagos State Deputy Governor and governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress for the 2027 election, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, on Monday, hailed the vote of confidence and endorsement by Governor Babajide […]

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Fayemi, others pay tribute to late Anglican bishop Adebiyi

A cross section of dignitaries at the book presentation. Credit: Anglican Diocese of Lagos West Former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has described the pioneer Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Lagos West, Bishop Awelewa Adebiyi, as a quintessential Ekiti indigene who made many sacrifices for the progress of the church and Nigeria during […]

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FG intensifies multi-state tsetse fly control intervention

L-R: Sarkin Fulani of Paikon Kore Grazing Reserve, Rabiu Ibrahim; Federal Epidemiologist & FCT Coordinator, Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, Dr. Ozoemena Uche; Assistant Chief Scientific Officer/Team Lead, Mrs. Hannatu Gawu; and the Manager, Paikon Kore Grazing Reserve, Gwagwalada Area Council, Mohammed Abubakar Bala, at a roundtable during the tsetse fly survey and control exercise […]

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Sanwo-Olu in good health, Lagos dismisses call for resignation rumours

agos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu endorses deputy governor, Obafemi Hamzat, as his successor at State House, Marina,Lagos…Photo Credit: X/ Obafemi Hamzat Lagos State Government has dismissed reports claiming that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been asked to resign on health grounds, describing the story as false and misleading. The denial was contained in a statement issued […]

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Private sector targets $3bn livestock market expansion

The livestock sector may be on the cusp of transformation as stakeholders rally behind a private sector-led investment drive capable of unlocking up to $3bn in pastoral market opportunities over the next three to five years. The renewed push comes amid growing consensus among government and industry players on the need for urgent reforms to […]

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2027 polls: Why Obasa may settle for a Reps’ seat – Sources

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa *Drops Lagos governorship ambition By Dapo Akinrefon Barring any last-minute changes, Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, is set to contest for the House of Representatives seat for Agege Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections, shifting from an initial governorship […]

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