politics

Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi has vowed to appeal the judgement of the Presidential Election Petition Court, PEPC, that upheld the election of the President, Bola Tinubu. Obi, whose appeal was denied by the court, issued a warning that the nation will lose good election law if precautions were not taken. He emphasized that litigants who are unhappy with an election's decision may turn to self-help if they continue […]

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has expressed confidence that Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, is on his way out of Government House. The PDP explained that signs of his imminent defeat have become glaring following the level of opposition to his leadership as well as the growing rejection of the All Progressives Congress, APC, by the people of Imo State. National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Debo Ologunagba, said this […]

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has appointed the son of his late uncle, Isiaka Adeleke, Tunji Adeleke Junior as Chairman Local Government Service Commission. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke said the appointment into non-statutory boards takes immediate effect. Apart from Tunji Adeleke Junior and Diran Odeyemi, who was appointed as Chairman, Governing Board, College of Technology, Esa-Oke, others appointments were also listed […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, said they have no witness to present in defence of the conduct of the March 18, 2023 governorship election in Enugu state which produced Governor Peter Mbah. Recall that Labour party and its candidate Chijioke Edeoga last Sunday closed their case in their challenge of Mbah’s victory. The matter was then adjourned to Tuesday, for the INEC to open its defense, the case was […]

The wife of the President, Oluremi Tinubu has assured women of more appointments and opportunities under the administration of her husband. Tinubu, made this known at the merit award ceremony for inductees into the Nigerian Women Hall of Fame in Abuja. Represented by Hajiya Nana Shettima, wife of the Vice President, Tinubu reiterated her commitment to better lots of Nigerian women across the nation.  

The President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written to the House of Representatives, requesting the approval of N500 billion to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal and also, seeking the amendment of the 2022 supplementary appropriation act to accommodate the funds. Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas read the letter of the president’s request at Wednesday’s plenary, Titled “Request for the amendment of the 2022 appropriation act”. The sum of […]

A prominent activist and Chief Executive Officer of Connected Development, Mallam Hamzat Lawal, has urged the President, Bola Tinubu to prioritize youth integration in governance. Lawal’s letter comes amid speculations that the president’s ministerial list would be released soon. He advised the president to involve them in shaping policies related to education, the environment, climate change, and other critical areas in the country. He noted that young Nigerians can contribute […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the suit filed by Smart Adeyemi challenging the primary election that produced Ahmed Ododo as the candidate of the All Progressive Congress, APC for the Kogi state governorship election scheduled for November 2023. Adeyemi, a former lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District had approached the Federal High Court seeking to nullify the governorship primary election the APC, held in the state on […]