Politics

New concerns have emerged regarding the conduct of the 2027 elections after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) warned that worsening insecurity across the country could threaten the credibility and smooth conduct of the elections. But the warning has sparked sharp reactions from opposition parties and political groups, many of whom strongly oppose the proposed deployment of military personnel for …

Ogun State Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, joined other senior government officials and women leaders in Abuja on Wednesday to galvanize support for President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Agenda of Hope through a nationwide women mobilization campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections. Salako-Oyedele was speaking at the “Power of 10 Million Movement” rally held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, where …

The former governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva who is currently at large, is increasingly getting into trouble with the Nigerian authorities, as the investigation against him has escalated to a higher level. This comes as Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the temporary forfeiture of nine properties linked to the former Minister …

By Ayo Kehinde Former Kano State governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has said that only the Supreme Court of Nigeria can determine the fate of Muhammadu Sanusi II in the ongoing Emirates dispute, a position he says will ultimately be confirmed and implemented by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in line with the rule of law. Dr Ganduje clarified the situation …

A motorist, Adeolu Oyinlola, has been awarded the sum of 7 million naira as compensation against the Lagos State Government by a Lagos State High Court, for the seizure of his vehicle by the Lagos State Environmental and Special Crimes (Enforcement) Unit (also known as Task Force) for almost four months. Oyinlola driver, Sunday Emem, while behind the wheel on …

…It states that millions of girls still face educational gaps, harmful norms and poor access to information Daud Olatunji The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has stepped up calls for stronger and more sustained platforms to amplify the voices of adolescent girls in Nigeria, warning that millions of girls remain constrained by entrenched social barriers, limited opportunities and inadequate access …

There was mild drama in the Senate on Wednesday, when Senator Adams Oshiomhole representing Edo North interrupted the Senate President who was addressing the upper house. The move sparked several arguments as other Senators joined in calling for Oshomhole to order, with the Senate President threatening to use the order to expel him from the red chamber. When Akpabio began …

By Salihu Pirkusu, Maiduguri Alhaji Attom Magira, who had consecutively contested for governor on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2019, and also in 2023 on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has declared his intention to contest again on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 general elections in …

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness, Baba Bappa, told the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday that he had no business dealings in any property with former governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State. Bappa, who is the 13th prosecution witness (PW-13), told Justice Emeka Nwite while being cross-examined by the defense lawyer, Joseph Daudu, SAN, in the ongoing …

A political group, Yayi Progressives Movement (YPM) has announced a donation of one billion naira and 27 branded buses in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidential re-election bid. Donations made at the official inauguration of the group in Abeokuta are also in support of Senator Olamilekan Solomon Adeola’s candidacy for governor of Ogun State. Speaking at the event, the …