BY OTUNBA AMID ADEKUNLE. FNES Chief Obafemi Awolowo; the sage of Yorubaland, tried valiantly for the presidency of Nigeria unsuccessfully. Yet, the whole of Nigeria knew, that by the reality of the giant strides made by the Western Region, then…
The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Yakubu served from 2015 till October 2025. Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga,…
President Bola Tinubu has granted a posthumous pardon to late Maj.-Gen. Mamman Vatsa, executed for treason in 1986 under the military regime of Gen. Ibrahim Babangida.This was announced in a statement issued by Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday,…
Alarmed by worsening insecurity, the Senate has urged the Federal Government to establish a permanent military base in Kwara South Senatorial District to restore safety and stability in the region’s troubled forest communities. This followed the adoption of motion at…
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the African Democratic Congress (ADC)’s ambition of winning the 2027 presidential election, describing it as a mere mirage and a case of political delusion. The All Progressives Congress…
Amid mounting allegations of certificate forgery, President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Uche Nnaji, who until recently served as Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology. The announcement was made in a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga,…
In a significant political development, Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, has resigned following a wave of controversy regarding the authenticity of his academic credentials. His departure from the cabinet marks a dramatic turn in a…
President Bola Tinubu has accepted the exit of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the completion of his second term in office.In recognition of his service, Tinubu on Tuesday conferred on Yakubu the…
The Cross River Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has cautioned motorists in the state to desist from violating traffic laws or risk imprisonment. Innocent Etuk, Sector Commander, issued the warning in Calabar on Monday during a mobile…
In a major policy announcement at the Conservative Party conference, Kemi Badenoch has unveiled what she calls Britain’s most rigorous immigration reform yet. The centerpiece of her Radical Borders Plan is the formation of a new “Removals Force,” modelled on…
Founder of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare has asserted that only God can remove President Bola Tinubu from office. He made the remark while turning down mounting pressure to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to…
Traditional and community leaders in Osogbo have united in a strong call for the eminent 2026 governorship ticket to be zoned to their city, ending what they describe as a long-standing political sidelining. With the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…
The APC’s Director of Publicity, Bala Ibrahim, has confidently predicted the defeat of former President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2027 presidential race, regardless of the platform he runs on. Speaking amid rumors of Jonathan aligning with the African Democratic Congress…
The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has urged financial regulators to require banks to disclose the amount of loans issued to women-led businesses as part of efforts to promote inclusive financing. Sanusi made this appeal in a goodwill message…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has issued a stern warning to Permanent Secretaries found guilty of breaching civil service rules and engaging in irregular practices during the six-month emergency rule in the state, declaring that such actions will not go…