Politics

Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has said that the performance of Governor Biodun Oyebanji in the last three years justifies his presentation by the All Progressives Congress as the consensus candidate for next year’s governorship election. He recently hailed Oyebanji for prioritising infrastructure development throughout his tenure as ...

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress Governors’ Forum and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, has said that Nigeria is on the path to renewed prosperity. He recently said that Nigeria will prosper eventually under the reform agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking during a meeting of APC ...

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has refuted reports saying that the recent exodus of Peoples Democratic Party governors to the ruling All Progressives Congress signals the end of Nigeria’s democratic contest. He recently revealed that political parties might fall, but new challengers will always arise to contest power. Speaking on Arise TV’s ...

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has listed reasons why none of the inmates that were recently pardoned by President Bola Tinubu have been released from prison custody. He recently revealed that even though the presidential prerogative of mercy was approved by ...

The newly confirmed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has vowed to conduct a comprehensive audit of the INEC Results Viewing (IReV) portal to identify and resolve the technical glitches that undermined public confidence during the 2023 general elections. He recently revealed that the review ...

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has hailed former Bayelsa East Senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, for defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. He recently welcomed the former senator to the ruling party, and Nigerians have been reacting. Reacting to the development in a ...

Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and publisher of Ovation magazine, Dele Momodu, has urged opposition parties to unite. He recently revealed that going the ethnic and religious route will help the opposition challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. In a statement shared on X, Momodu reacted ...

The Federal Government has hailed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for its outstanding transformation since its inception. FG recently praised the agency’s growth into a leading anti-corruption institution. The Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination and Head of the Central Results Delivery Coordination Unit, Hadiza Bala ...

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has said that the ongoing defections by state governors in the South East cannot guarantee the political capture of the zone. He recently revealed that Nigeria is presently a democratic nation; therefore, states cannot be easily captured like ...

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said that he rejected an offer of appointment from President Bola Tinubu. He recently revealed that he turned down the appointment because he preferred to focus on his personal life after years in public service. Speaking during Politics Today programme, aired on Channels ...

The All Progressives Congress has said that 2nd-term governors who seek immediate elective positions after completing their tenure will automatically lose their party leadership roles. The party recently revealed that the decision ensures fair competition in primaries and prevents any undue advantage. The party’s National Headquarters shared that the All ...

Former Ogun State Governor Otunba Gbenga Daniel has celebrated Mrs Victoria Olaitan Abiodun, mother of Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun, as she clocks 90. He recently described her as a matriarch of grace, wisdom and enduring influence. In a heartfelt message, the Senator representing Ogun East in the National ...

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has blasted the recurring trend among governors who neglect or discontinue projects initiated by their predecessors. He recently described it as a major source of waste in governance across Nigeria. Speaking during the commissioning of the Best Western Plus Hotel in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, GEJ said ...

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4-0 victory over the Cheetahs of the Benin Republic. He recently hailed the team for keeping the nation’s hope alive as they pursue qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Praising the players for their passion and determination throughout ...

The Ndigbo World Union (NWU) has declared its support for the planned peaceful march to the Presidential Villa, Abuja, initiated by rights activist Omoyele Sowore to demand the unconditional release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The group recently described the march ...

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has said that he decided to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) because of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. He recently revealed that BAT’s removal of fuel subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange market inspired his decision to dump PDP. Speaking during a ...

Shell has announced a $2 billion investment in the development of the HI Field, a shallow offshore Non-Associated Gas project located in OML 144. This represents another major boost to Nigeria’s gas sector, and Nigerians have been reacting. In a press statement issued in Abuja, the Special Adviser to President ...

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected the Federal Government’s directive enforcing the “No Work, No Pay” policy against striking lecturers. He recently declared that the union will not bow to intimidation or threats. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, ASUU President, Dr Chris Piwuna, said that the ...

President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of international evangelist and founder of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Dr Uma Ukpai. He recently described him as an anointed crusader of the faith, filled with fire and ice for the gospel. In a heartfelt tribute to the late Evangelist, President ...

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has urged members of the Peoples Democratic Party not to lose hope over the recent wave of defections. He recently assured them that the party’s current challenges are only temporary and that victory lies ahead. Speaking during the inauguration of the PDP National Convention Transportation ...