Politics

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… []

After Supreme Court Defeat, Atiku Re-strategizes To Battle Tinubu

– Tinubu, Atiku By Adeola Idris  Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar believes the merger of Nigeria’s opposition partisan will help in forming a stronger front against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The former President said this in Abuja on Tuesday when he hosted the national executive committee of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC). Today, during a meeting with… []

Abducted INEC Officer In Bayelsa Finally Regains Freedom In Bayelsa

  – INEC ballot box By Bunmi Onakan  A Supervisory Presiding Officer, SPO, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC who was, abducted on the eve of the governorship election, has regained his freedom. On Friday, the SPO was abducted by gunmen on his way to the Registration Area Centre – 06 (Ossioma) in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Allnews reported. The official… []

Kogi Poll: Dino Melaye Calls For Cancellation Of Results, As He Loses In His LG

– Melaye, Ododo  By Adeola Idris  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Kogi State governorship election, Senator Dino Melaye, has been handed a defeat at his local government by his counterpart in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Usman Ododo. Ododo, the endorsed candidate of the outgoing governor of the state, Yahaya Bello, squared up against Melaye and 16 other contestants in the Saturday,… []

Imo: INEC Declares Uzodimma Winner Of Governorship Election

– Gov. Hope Uzodimma By Adeola Idris  The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, as the winner of the state governorship election held on Saturday. The state Returning Officer for the election, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, who is also the Vice-Chancellor, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, announced the results on Sunday morning at INEC’s state collation centre in Owerri, the… []

“You Posed A Danger To The Peace And Progress Of Nigeria. – Presidency Reacts To Obi’s News Conference

– Peter Obi By Adeola Idris  The news conference held on Monday November 6, 2023, by Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last election where he rejected the Supreme Court ruling affirming Bola Tinubu as President of Nigeria has prompted a response from the Nigerian Presidency. Obi criticised the Supreme Court’s decision to confirm Bola Tinubu as the country’s president,… []

Chronicles Of The Seven Lawmakers Sacked By Appeal Court

– NASS during session By Adeola Idris  In the past few weeks, the sacking of lawmakers by the Court of Appeal from their respective seats has set many tongues wagging. In separate judgments by the Appeal Court, each of the federal lawmakers was sacked. Elisha Abbo (Adamawa North) was the first to be sacked followed by Abubakar Sadiku-Ohere (Kogi Central). The Court of Appeal, Lagos… []

Surulere Bye-election: Real Reasons Laguda Remains Number One Choice

– Fuad Kayode Laguda By Adeola Idris  As Bye-election is expected to be held in Surulere Federal House of Representatives following the resignation of Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajamiala, for the appointment as a Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Many aspirants have been eyeing the Green Chamber position, among them, the most experience, both in politics and public service for a good part… []

Just In: Senate Swears In Natasha Akpoti For Kogi Central

  – Natasha Akpoti By Bunmi Onakan  TheSenate has sworn in Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the senator representing Kogi Central senatorial district. Natasha is now the first female Senator from Kogi State and the fourth female Senator in the 10th Upper Legislative Chamber Senate President Godswill Akpabio directed the clerk of the senate to administer the oath to her on… []