Friday, January 30

Politics

Akwa Ibom Rulers Endorse Tinubu, Akpabio, Eno for 2027

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, traditional rulers in Akwa Ibom State have endorsed President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Governor Umo Eno for a second term in office, citing their developmental strides and records of governance. The…

Rep slams Bwala over comment on Wike, Rivers crisis

A member of the House of Representatives, Solomon Bob, has lashed out at President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, over comments suggesting that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has been “adequately compensated”…

Osun: Adeleke defends economic policies, faults APC blueprint

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has criticised the economic blueprint unveiled by the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Oyebamiji. Governor Adeleke also warned that the proposals could undermine recent economic reforms in the state. In a…

Ogun Oil Exploration: Showunmi Urges Balanced Development

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Otunba Segun Showunmi, has cautioned the Ogun State Government and stakeholders against framing oil exploration in the state as a contest between Tongeji Island in Ipokia Local Government Area and Eba Community in…

Kano commissioner resigns, says govt has derailed

A Kano State Commissioner, Yusuf Kofarmata, has resigned his appointment as a member of the State Executive Council, citing what he described as a deviation from the political ideology that brought the current administration to power. Kofarmata announced his resignation…

Ndume hails Tinubu, Zulum for terror victims resettlement

A former Senate Leader and Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, on Sunday commended President Bola Tinubu and Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum, for the successful relocation and resettlement of Nigerians displaced by Boko Haram and Islamic State West…

Minister warns APC on its 2027 presidential ticket

The Minister of Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has warned that the All Progressives Congress risks undermining its chances in the 2027 general election if it drops a Northern Muslim from President Bola Tinubu’s re-election ticket. Musawa made…

Why godfatherism in Nigerian politics must end

A federal commissioner representing Edo, Ekiti and Ondo states at the Federal Civil Service Commission, Henry Idahagbon, has described godfatherism as a Nigerian invention that must be consciously dismantled. Idahagbon said this in an interview with the News Agency of…

Senator Gada Dumps ADC, Declares for PDP Ahead of 2027

A former federal lawmaker, Senator Abubakar Gada, on Saturday formally declared his intention to return to the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the 2027 general election, ending weeks of speculation over his political future. Speaking at a gathering of supporters…

Lagos lawmaker, Foluke Osafile dumps Labour Party for ADC

Mrs Foluke Osafile, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, representing Amuwo-Odofin Constituency I, has defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Confirming the move on Saturday, the lawmaker said, “Yes, it is…

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