Category: Politics

Ekiti 2026: APC Endorses Oyebanji As Consensus Candidate
October 28, 2025 No Responses

Ekiti 2026: APC Endorses Oyebanji As Consensus Candidate

The All Progressive Congress (APC) has affirmed the candidature of Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji as the consensus candidate of the party for the 2026 gubernatorial election in the State.The motion was moved in Ado-Ekiti on Monday by the Senate...
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INEC Chairman Appoints Ex-Punch Editor, Okedtola As Chief Press Secretary
October 27, 2025 No Responses

INEC Chairman Appoints Ex-Punch Editor, Okedtola As Chief Press Secretary

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has appointed former Editor of The PUNCH newspaper, Adedayo Oketola, as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS).Oketola replaces Rotimi Oyekanmi, who served in the same capacit...
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Bayelsa Gov, Speaker, Other Lawmakers Quit PDP
October 15, 2025 No Responses

Bayelsa Gov, Speaker, Other Lawmakers Quit PDP

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Wednesday, rested speculations around his rumoured defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as he officially announced his resignation from the party for what he described as “obvious reasons.”Gove...
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Archbishop Martins Urges Leaders to Prioritise Governance Over Politics
October 15, 2025 No Responses

Archbishop Martins Urges Leaders to Prioritise Governance Over Politics

The Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of Lagos, His Grace and Most Rev. Dr Alfred Adewale Martins, has urged leaders across Nigeria to prioritise effective governance over politicking by focusing on delivering tangible results that improve the lives of the...
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Amupitan Emerges INEC Chairman
October 9, 2025 No Responses

Amupitan Emerges INEC Chairman

The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to ...
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Peter Obi’s 65th Independence Statement
October 1, 2025 No Responses

Peter Obi’s 65th Independence Statement

Fellow Nigerians, Today should be a day of joy and remembrance, a day to celebrate the struggles of our heroes who fought to free Nigeria from colonial rule. It should be a day for gratitude to Almighty God for His...
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Edo Nominates Ebosele, Two Others As Commissioners
September 26, 2025 No Responses

Edo Nominates Ebosele, Two Others As Commissioners

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has announced the nomination of three new Commissioner-designates.A statement issued on Friday by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor explained that the new commissioner-designates are: Dr Elizabeth Ebo...
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Soludo: ADC, LP Dead In Anambra
August 18, 2025 No Responses

Soludo: ADC, LP Dead In Anambra

The results of Saturday’s by-elections in the South-East state show that the Labour Party (LP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are “dead” and “non-existent” in the state, Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, declared on Sunday. &nb...
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Audu Ogbeh Dies At 78
August 9, 2025 No Responses

Audu Ogbeh Dies At 78

Former People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chairman and three-time former minister, Chief Audu Ogbeh is dead. Astatement issued on Saturday by the family said:“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfat...
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Wike To Okpebholo: Don’t Probe Obaseki
July 15, 2025 No Responses

Wike To Okpebholo: Don’t Probe Obaseki

THE Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike has advised Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo, against dissipating his energy and resources to probe his immediate predecessor, Godwin Obaseki.Wike, who gave the advice during his visit to the state, als...
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EFCC Monitors Local Government Elections In Lagos
July 12, 2025 No Responses

EFCC Monitors Local Government Elections In Lagos

Operatives of the Lagos Directorates 1 and 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Saturday joined other law enforcement agencies in monitoring the conduct of Local Government Elections across Lagos State.The deployment was part of efforts ...
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Edo High Chief Rallies Support For Women’s Political Inclusion
July 12, 2025 No Responses

Edo High Chief Rallies Support For Women’s Political Inclusion

The Enakhe of Irrua Kingdom in Edo State, High Chief Chris Igene, Ph.D., has called on the National Assembly to prioritize the Special Seats Bill, among other legislative reforms, in the ongoing review of the Nigerian 1999 Constitution.  Presenting a...
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Dalori Emerges New APC Chairman
June 28, 2025 No Responses

Dalori Emerges New APC Chairman

A Deputy National Chairman (North) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ali Bukar Dalori, has replaced Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman of the party. This followed the resignation of ex-Kano governor Ganduje as the party chairman on Thursday....
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Peter Obi Seeks Support For Local Businesses
June 16, 2025 No Responses

Peter Obi Seeks Support For Local Businesses

Foremost businessman and Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has reiterated his call for necessary support and encouragement to local Businesses.Obi, who flew into the United Kingdom at the weekend on a local airline,...
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