Politics

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered eNaira Payment Solutions Ltd to stop using the name “eNaira”, ruling in favor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Judge James Omotosho issued the ruling on Friday, granting a perpetual injunction and imposing a $10 million fine on the company. The court ruled that the company’s name was misleading, suggesting official …

The People’s Redemption Party (PRP) has reacted to the Federal High Court’s ruling on Thursday regarding the powers of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). An Abuja court has ruled that INEC has no legal authority to shorten the time period for party primaries and candidate nominations prescribed by the Elections Law. Responding to this, the PRP in a statement …

Post views: 14 The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter, heartily congratulates the former Imo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Honorable Emeka Okoronkwo, on his appearance as the flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the upcoming Imo State House of Assembly elections for Okigwe State Constituency. In a press release signed by …

Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has warned against attempts to attribute Nigeria’s democratic journey to a single individual, insisting that the country’s democratic gains were achieved through the collective sacrifices of many nameless heroes. Soyinka made the remarks at the NADECO Awards ceremony and the public launch of a book telling the story of the fight for democracy, written by …

By Ayo Kehinde King Charles British monarch King Charles and Queen Camilla were delighted to hear the announcement of his death on May 19, 2026 by British radio station Radio Caroline. And then hearing an apology from the station after accidentally announcing his death on Tuesday, May 19. Station director Peter Moore said a computer error triggered the station’s “Death …

*So far it has received 69% of the votes Preliminary results of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Adamawa State indicate that 35-year-old businessman and politician Abdulrahman Bashir Haske has taken a clear and dominant lead, outperforming his rivals by a wide margin in the race. The primaries, which have attracted considerable political attention ahead of the …

The “Rise up Naija” media campaign was launched on Thursday in Abuja amidst pomp and celebration. The event is themed “Leadership that works for a Nigeria that works for all”. It was attended by dignitaries and youth supporters, mostly members of the African Democratic Party (ADC) from across Nigeria. He also attended the unveiling of its logo, Blueprint.ng reports. Speaking …

Post views: 18 Following his resounding victory in the just concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections, the former Director General of the Ekiti State Local Content Office, Hon. Olalekan Ijidale, has expressed his profound gratitude to the leadership, members and the entire voter of Gbonyin/Ayekire constituency for handing him the party’s flagship ahead of the general elections. In …

By Ayo Kehinde The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has postponed its governorship primary elections scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2026, amid growing political tension surrounding the party’s succession battle ahead of the 2027 governorship elections. The postponement was announced in an official notice issued by the party’s publicity secretary in Kwara State, Abdulwaheed Babatunde. According to the …

*PRESIDENT TINUBU HAS NO PLAN TO CHANGE THE NAME OF NIGERIA AND ABOLISH SHARIA LAW IN THE NORTHERN REGION The Presidency wishes to inform Nigerians and state clearly that there is no truth in the false viral story that President Bola Tinubu seeks to bring about constitutional amendments that will change the name of Nigeria to United States of Nigeria …