Politics

Certificate Forgery: Court Fixes March 21 For Kwara Rep Member Arraignment

– Saba Adamu By Adeola Idris March 21 has been fixed by a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) high court sitting in Apo, Abuja for the arraignment of Saba Adamu, a lawmaker representing Edu/Moro/Patigi federal constituency, Kwara north-central, in the house of representatives. The inspector-general of police (IGP) instituted a five-count charge marked CR/97/2022, bordering on the alleged falsification of academic certificate against Adamu. The lawmaker… []

Ahead Edo 2024: Don’t Use Tinubu’s Name To Lie – APC Stalwarts Warn Oshiomole

– Adams Oshiomole By Adeola Idris  The crisis presently rocking the forthcoming All Progressive Congress (APC) gubernatorial primary election in Edo state scheduled for the 17th of February 2024 may not abate as expected soon as over thirty contestants has indicated interest in contesting the election but last week a committee was set up to prone the names of the contestants. A lot of misleading… []

Ondo: Gov Aiyedatiwa Dissolves State Executive Council, Sacks All Akeredolu’s Aides

– Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa By Adeola Idris  The Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has dissolved the State Executive Council, with immediate effect. Aiyedatiwa also sacked all Senior Special Assistants, SSAs, and Special Assistants, SAs. The governor took over the reins of leadership in the state following the death of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. Akeredolu died on December 27, 2023, at a German hospital following a… []

BREAKING: Ogun Speaker, Oluomo impeached

– Impeached Speaker of Ogun State Assembly, Kunle Oluomo By Adeola Idris  Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Kunle Oluomo has been impeached. Oluomo has been enmeshed in allegations ranging from financial fraud to leadership tussle at the state assembly. His impeachment may not be unconnected to the many allegations against him. In his place, Hon Oludaisi Elemide has been appointed as the… []

G5 Crumbles As Wike And Makinde Disagree Over PDP National Secretary Slot

– Wike, Makinde By Adeola Idris When Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde is advocating for a more influential Rt. Hon. Udeh Okoye, controversial FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike is supporting failed Senator Anyanwu who polled 15% of total votes as PDP candidate in Imo guber election for selfish reason to continue to destroy the PDP in favour of the APC. Moreso Okoye is supported by the… []

Adeleke Blames Predecessor, Oyetola For Negligence In The Education Sector

– Former Governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola, his successor, Ademola Adeleke By Adeola Idris  The Osun State Government attributes the significant number of out-of-school children in the state to the neglect of the education sector during the tenure of former governor Gboyega Oyetola. According to a statement from Kolapo Alimi, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, the state government plans to hire 6,000… []

Gbajabiamila And His Loyalty To Nation-Building

– Femi Gbajabiamila  By Samaila Musa In a nation that has experienced its fair share of challenges, it is easy to become disillusioned and believe that we have seen it all. However, amid the chaos and uncertainty, there are individuals whose potential for greatness is yet to be fully realised. One such individual is Rt. Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, an astute mind whose brilliance cancels every… []

What Separates Me From Most Nigerian Politicians Is My Honesty – Amaechi

– Rotimi Amaechi By Bunmi Onakan In a recent interview with Arise TV, former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi declared that he would never back down from a challenge to speak the truth, even if it meant facing death. He asserted that what separates him from most Nigerian politicians is his honesty, no matter who he may offend. Rotimi Amaechi went on to say… []

Akeredolu’s Internment Will Not Be Gloomy But A Celebration Of Life – Aiyedatiwa

– Late Rotimi Akeredolu, Ondo State former Governor, his successor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa By Bunmi Onakan  Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said the burial of the late former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu won’t be a gloomy affair but a celebration of life. Aiyedatiwa, also said Akeredolu would be given a state burial, adding that his family is being awaited for further briefing on the burial rites…. []

APC Condems Adeleke Over Commissioning Of Uncompleted Project In Osun

– Gov. Ademola Adeleke By Adeola Idris  A series of condemnations has trailed the Executive Government of Osun state, Ademola Adeleke over the commissioning of an uncompleted project opposite Osun State Secretariat, Abere. It was reported that Adeleke had on Tuesdays commissioned the statutes of former Governors of Osun State and unveiled the late Isiaka Adetunji Memorial Circle, Park, and Garden in honour of his… []

Kwankwaso Reveals Abba Yusuf’s Intention To Review Legislation On Kano’s Four Emirates

– Rabiu Kwankwaso and Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State By Adeola Idris  Godfather of Kano politics and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has indicated that the government under Abba Yusuf’s leadership is likely to reassess the legislation governing the Kano emirates. Following Yusuf’s triumph at the Supreme Court, speculations emerged suggesting a potential reversal of the previous law that established the five… []

Lawmaker To Give Out 100 Female Orphans In Marriage

– Hon. Sani Yakubu Noma By Adeola Idris  Honourable Sani Yakubu Noma, a member of the House of Representatives, representing Argungu/Augie Federal Constituency of Kebbi State at the National Assembly has concluded arrangement to give out 100 (one hundred) female orphans for marriage. Speaking to journalists at his hometown in Argungu area of Kebbi State, he said the marriage plan was in fulfilment of his… []

Rivers APC Dissolves Pro-Amaechi Excos, Handsover Party Structure To Wike

– Nyesom Wike, APC logo  By Adeola Idris  Following the resolve of the Drl Abdullahi Umar Ganduje led national working committee (NWC) to dissolve the embattled Rivers state Executive Committee at all levels, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded arrangements to hand over its Rivers state chapter structure to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka who briefed… []

Senate To Probe N500bn Abandoned CCTV Cameras Project In Abuja

– Nigeria Senate during session By Adeola Idris  Following a motion sponsored by Ned Nwoko (PDP – Delta North) at plenary on Wednesday the Senate on Wednesday, November 22 has resolved to investigate the abandoned Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras project in the Abuja metropolis said to have been awarded at the cost of N500billion. The contract was said to have been awarded to a… []

Senate President Godswill Akpabio Names Natasha Akpoti, 14 Others As Committee Chair

– Akpabio By Bunmi Onakan  Senate President Godswill Akpabio has appointed the newly sworn-in Kogi lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as the chairman of Senate Committee on Local Content, as well as vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Steel. The Senate president also named 14 other Senators as chairmen and vice chairmen of various Standing Committees of the Senate. They include Steel – Patrick Ndubueze… []

Lagos Under Sanwo-Olu: It’s the Economy. Period!  

– Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu With bold optimism and audacious investment in critical infrastructure, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is gradually building the final layers of the foundation for a wealthier Lagos, Israel Opayemi submits. Let me make a confession. The title of this piece has drawn inspiration from James Carville’s popular campaign theme for Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential election bid. In 1992, the United States… []

Just In: Court Sacks Plateau Gov. Caleb Mutfwang

– Caleb Mutfwang By Adeola Idris  The Appeal Court in Abuja has sacked the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang. In her ruling on Sunday, the lead Justice, Elfrieda Williams-Dawodu, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue a Certificate of Return to the candidate of the All Progressive Congress, Nentawe Goshwe. Justice Williams-Dawodu set aside the judgment of the Tribunal which affirmed the election… []

Kogi Governor-elect, Ododo, Deputy Pick Certificate of Return From INEC

– Kogi Gov-elect, Usman Ododo displaying his Certificate of Return By Adeola Idris  The Independent National Electoral Commission has presented certificates of return to the Governor-elect of Kogi State, Usman Ododo and his running mate in the election, Joel Salifu. The certificates of return were presented at the INEC headquarters in Lokoja, the state capital on Friday, amid jubilation by a mammoth crowd of supporters…. []

Kano Gov Poll: Court Fixes Friday For Judgment

– Court Gavel By Adeola Idris  The Court of Appeal Abuja Division, has fixed Friday, November 17, 2023, for judgment in the Kano State governorship election dispute between Governor Abba Yusuf of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, and Nasiru Gawuna of the All Progressives Congress, APC. According to a notice on the board of the appellate court, the judgment will be delivered by 10… []

Court Upholds Sanwo-Olu’s Victory, Dismisses Jandor’s Petitions

  – Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu By Adeola Idris  Lagos Appeal Court has upheld the tribunal rulling by allowing Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Obafemi Hamzat to resume their positions as the state’s governor and deputy governor, respectively. The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) appeal was unanimously dismissed by the Court of Appeal Justices as being without substance/merit. Justice Paul Bassey, Justice Samuel Bola, and Justice Yargata Nimpa gave… []