Politics

Fawaz Adebisi The Chartered Institute of Directors of Nigeria has inaugurated Dr. Remilekun Bakare as the new president of its South West zone, with a mandate to deepen corporate governance and ethical leadership, while the institute announced a 50% increase in active members across the region. Bakare was sworn in on Wednesday at the third South West Zone investiture ceremony …

First term Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have commended Nigerians for persevering despite hardships during the period of economic adjustment. This was contained in a statement released on Wednesday after their meeting in Kebbi State. The governors said they supported national stability, continuity of reforms and inclusive development under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The host governor, Comrade Nasir …

By Florence Adidi The Government of Nigeria has launched the South Eastern phase of the Renewed Hope Farm Input Support Program (FISP), with the distribution of 80,640 bags of fertilizer to 20,160 registered smallholder farmers in Imo, Enugu, Anambra and Ebonyi states. The intervention, implemented by the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), was reported at Ndubuisi Kanu (Heroes) Square, Owerri, …

THE House of Representatives On Wednesday, it formally welcomed a new member, Shuaibu Rabiu, who was sworn in as an MP representing Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency of Kano State, following his victory in the recent by-election. President Abbas Tajudeen administered the oath of office to Rabiu, officially admitting him to the Tenth House. His swearing-in comes weeks after the Independent …

The Lagos State House of Assembly has reaffirmed support for the establishment of the State Police. This was the crux of the plenary session on Wednesday 8 July, chaired by President Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa. The motion, put forward by the Hon. Stephen Ogundipe and assisted by Hon. Aro Moshood, aimed to sensitize other state assemblies to embrace the initiative …

Post views: 21 By Wakawaka Sports Onyema Football Club have secured their place in the final of the 2026 Imo State Football Association League after defeating Harke FC 8-7 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in normal time. The hard-fought victory keeps Onyema FC in contention for the league title and a place in the Nationwide League Division Two …

The governorship ambition of Peoples Democratic Party candidate in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu, received a boost on Wednesday when several political support groups, youth organizations and community stakeholders in Ogun West declared their support for his 2027 candidature. Thousands of Yewa axis supporters gathered at Tetede Hall in Ilaro where they supported Adebutu and pledged to mobilize votes for his …

Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate for the 2027 elections, Peter Obi, says he may no longer be able to contest the polls, as he is allegedly frustrated by the government. Obi spoke during an interview on With Chude, hosted by media personality Chude Jideonwo and posted on X on Wednesday. The former governor of Anambra State claimed that the …

A motion tabled by a member of parliament, Benedict Etanabene, representing Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie federal constituency in Delta State, summoned President Bola Tinubu before the House of Representatives held a rowdy session in the green room on Wednesday. Lawmakers disagreed with the proposal and different parties supported and opposed the proposal. Etanabene, in the plenary session, made his special point to draw …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday refused to launch its own investigation into the controversial budgetary allocation to the alleged Presidential Council for the Promotion of Foreign Intervention (PFIPC). The lawmakers however decided to support President Bola Tinubu’s directive for the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission to investigate the matter and await the outcome …