Politics

The 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu, has formally declared his intention to contest the state’s top seat again in the 2027 general elections. Adebutu conveyed his decision in a letter dated April 30, 2026, addressed to the Ogun State leadership of the PDP and routed through the party Chairman in Odogbolu Local …

The Tunji Braithwaite Foundation (TBF) has made arrangements for the 10th anniversary commemoration of lawyer, social justice advocate and politician, Dr Tunji Braithwaite, which will take place on Saturday 2 May 2026 at the Conference Hall of the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, the Nigerian capital. Among the highlights of the event, which will have President Bola Tinubu as special guest …

Dangote oil refinery has approved the recall of engineers previously redeployed to its business units, following what management described as a conditional pardon after internal disciplinary actions linked to operational disruptions. In an internal communication to staff, the company said the decision followed an extensive review process and numerous appeals from respected individuals, stakeholders and engineers. The refinery noted that …

A new wave of optimism is spreading in some parts of Ekiti State following the official declaration of Kayode Arewa Sanni for the state House of Assembly, a move widely welcomed by grassroots leaders and political stakeholders. Sanni, a respected figure within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has formally stepped forward as an aspirant amid growing calls for credible, community-led …

The crisis rocking the People’s Democratic Party deepened on Thursday when the party’s Board of Directors, led by former Senate President Adolphus Wabara, formally assumed control of the national leadership following a damning Supreme Court ruling that invalidated its latest national convention. The supreme court, in a split 3-2 decision, invalidated the PDP convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, in …

By Ayo Kehinde President Bola Tinubu has appointed former KPMG Africa executive, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, as the new Energy Minister, subject to confirmation by the Senate. A statement signed on Thursday by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed that the nomination, forwarded to the Senate, is in line with constitutional requirements. The appointment follows …

The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly condemned the tragic killing of the Minister of Defense and Veterans Affairs of the Republic of Mali, Lt. Gen. Sadio Camara, following the terrorist attacks on April 25, 2026. Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry, conveyed this message in a statement on Thursday 30 April 2026, expressing Nigeria’s deepest condolences to the bereaved …

The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected the Court of Appeal’s ruling on the leadership crisis of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The appeals court several weeks ago ordered the parties to the dispute to maintain the antebellum status quo. Status quo antebellum in legal terms means the situation that existed before the dispute occurred. READ ALSO: Supreme Court blows blow …

Nigeria will spend a staggering ₦15.81 trillion on public debt servicing in fiscal 2026, underscoring mounting fiscal pressures in the country’s record budget of ₦68.32 trillion. The spending plan, recently approved by the National Assembly and signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, allocates a significant portion of total spending to debt obligations, raising new concerns about the sustainability …

All Progressives Congress (APC) The National Working Committee (NWC) has extended the sale of party expression of interest and nomination forms to candidates until May 4. Sales of forms for candidates seeking elected office in the 2027 election under the party’s platform were initially scheduled to close on May 2. APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Mr Durosinmi Meseko, who announced …