Peter Obi would win northern states if he returns to PDP – Jerry Gana

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 […]

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Charly Boy: Of bus stops and last stops

By Abimbola Adelakun Future historians of this period will one day note that the 2027 presidential election was one of the most remarkable in our national history, as it was the first campaign to begin even before the 2023 election was properly concluded. We know that in Africa, time ordinarily orbits around elections and electioneering. […]

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ADC won’t tolerate imposition of candidates, indiscipline, – David Mark

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 […]

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Pressure mounts on Tinubu over  Yakubu’s successor as INEC chair

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 […]

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Ondo set to curb revenue leakages in education sector

Prof Igbekele Ajibefun Ondo State Government his recommited itself to eliminating revenue leakages within the state’s education sector. Primarily, it targets unregistered private schools, aiming to ensure they comply with state regulations and contribute appropriately to government coffers by registering their schools with the state Ministry of Education Education, Science, and Technology commissioner, Prof Igbekele […]

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Ondo approves N3.5b for rural roads, flood mapping, two new Obas

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa  Ondo State Government has approved N3.5 billion to rehabilitate rural roads, and flood mapping statewide. Also, it approved the appointment of two new traditional rulers it took these decisions at the State Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday,band was presided over by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The approval is the N3.5 billion counterpart […]

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INEC, NOA parley to drive voter education ahead Anambra, future elections

By John Dike Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) have deepened collaboration to boost voter education ahead of the November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election and future national polls INEC chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to this strategic alliance during a meeting with the […]

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FG ruins Osun children’s future, development with LG funds seizure – PDP

By John Dike, Osogbo The continued seizure of Osun State local governments funds by the Federal Government is not just financial oppression, but a deliberate attack on the future of her children, and the state’s development, according to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Pointedly, the party accused the Federal Government of wickedly stalling critical development […]

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Adeleke deploys 1,750 Imole Youth Corps teachers to Osun schools

seeks more NYSC members By John Dike, Osogbo As an interim measure to address teachers’ shortage in Osun State, the state government has  deployed 1,750 members of the Imole Youth Corps to public primary and secondary schools across the state. This comes as financial constraints continue to delay the state government’s plans for a large-scale […]

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