Politics

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has explained his decision to anoint Mustapha Gubio as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 governorship elections. Zulum made the clarification in Abuja when he submitted the expression of interest and nomination forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to Gubio. In a statement released on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, the …

Post views: 34 The Auditor General of Ekiti State, Oluwole Adeuya, has meritoriously retired from public service in the state after reaching the statutory retirement age. Adeuya, who hails from Ido-Ekiti in Ido/Osi Local Government Area, was appointed Auditor General of the state in 2020 by former governor Kayode Fayemi. Speaking in Ado-Ekiti, Wednesday, at the Meritorious Service and …

The Delta State Police Command has admitted it has no clear explanation for the controversial killing of a suspect by one of its officers, describing the incident as troubling and difficult to understand. The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, made this known during a live appearance on Channels Television on Wednesday while reacting to the viral video …

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to recognize or attend any congress organized by the interim leadership of the African Democratic Congress, African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the state. Judge Joyce Abdulmalik on Wednesday ruled that the four-year terms of office of the state working committee and the state executive committee …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) worsened on Wednesday after the Federal High Court in Abuja barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognizing or participating in any congress organized by the contested interim leadership of the party led by former Senate President, David Mark. In a ruling handed down by Justice …

The Cross-Party Consultative Council has raised the alarm over rising costs of nomination forms by major political parties, warning that the trend could weaken democratic participation ahead of the 2027 general election. The body described the development as a growing threat to inclusion and fairness in Nigeria’s electoral system. Speaking in Lagos, James Adeshina said rising fees are making it …

The Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC), Ogun State Council, has honored the Rector of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Arc. Dr. ‘Koye Jolaoso, with the Distinguished Labor Solidarity Award in recognition of his contribution to staff welfare, institutional development and harmonious working relations within the institution. The award was presented on behalf of the state workers movement by the Ogun NLC Executive …

By Ayo Kehinde The Nigeria Police Force has ordered the disciplinary trial and prosecution of ASP Nuhu Usman over the extrajudicial killing of 28-year-old Oghenemine “Mene” Ogidi in Effurun, Delta State, after authorities confirmed that the officer violated force order 237 and established operational procedures governing the use of firearms. Ogidi, described by family and associates as an emerging musical …

The Labor Party’s 2023 vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has announced his resignation from the party, confirming plans to join the People’s Redemption Party (PRP). Baba-Ahmed made the announcement on Tuesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he outlined the reasons for his departure from the party he represents alongside Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential election. …

The Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) says a monthly salary of ₦1 million is worthless to workers without a stable naira and improved economic conditions. Joe Ajaero, Chairman of the NLC, said this on Tuesday in Abuja. He said organized labor was more concerned about the value of the naira than nominal wage increases, stressing that rising inflation continued to erode …