The All Progressives Congress (APC) has named Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT); Ademola Adeleke, Osun governor; and Chukwuma Soludo, Anambra governor, as state campaign coordinators in its expanded presidential campaign council for the 2027 general election, despite their affiliations with other political parties. Wike belongs to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),ContinueContinue reading “2027: Wike, Soludo, Adeleke make revised Presidential Campaign Council”
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Court strikes out FG’s charges against alleged fake FPIPC DG
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday struck out the eight-count criminal charge filed by the Federal Government against the alleged fake Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (FPIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi. Justice Mohammed Garba Umar struck out the charge following an application by the Federal Government, which said Adeyemi would be transferredContinueContinue reading “Court strikes out FG’s charges against alleged fake FPIPC DG”
Police arrest Okorocha in Abuja, released after one-hour interrogation
Former Imo State Governor, Sen. Rochas Okorocha, was arrested by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Monday night. The Imo State police command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Iniedu, confirmed the development Okorocha, who was arrested in Abuja, was, however, released on bail by the NPF after an hour of interrogation over allegations of criminalContinueContinue reading “Police arrest Okorocha in Abuja, released after one-hour interrogation”
“I Am The Governor” – Aiyedatiwa: Navigating Classic Hegemonic Praxis and Power – Currency Dynamics
By Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim To a realist, only power is currency; nothing else matters. In historic times, it was unmistakable: King Henry VIII of England ordered the beheadings of his close allies and principal advisors, Sir Thomas More and Thomas Cromwell. In France, King Louis XIII is best known for executing a trusted confidant andContinueContinue reading ““I Am The Governor” – Aiyedatiwa: Navigating Classic Hegemonic Praxis and Power – Currency Dynamics”
2027: Atiku challenges INEC over key appointments, election materials contract
Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar has demanded transparency from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over reported appointments and redeployments in key departments, as preparations gather momentum for the 2027 general elections. Atiku, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, also called on the electoral commission to disclose the identities of companies contracted to produce sensitiveContinueContinue reading “2027: Atiku challenges INEC over key appointments, election materials contract”
Just In: Makinde’s CoS Ogunwuyi, resigns
The Chief of Staff (CoS) to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, Segun Ogunwuyi, has resigned from his appointment, effective Monday, October 12, 2026 Ogunwuyi announced his decision in a resignation letter dated October 12, in which he thanked the governor for the opportunity to serve the state and expressed confidence in its continued development. “ServingContinueContinue reading “Just In: Makinde’s CoS Ogunwuyi, resigns”
113 million Nigerians deprived access to education, basic health, living standards – UN Report
The United Nations (UN) has revealed that approximately 113 million Nigerians, representing 48.7 percent of the country’s population of over 200 million, are deprived of essential health services, quality education, and adequate living standards. The latest data was revealed in the 2026 edition of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty andContinueContinue reading “113 million Nigerians deprived access to education, basic health, living standards – UN Report”
2027: Kekemeke, Mato, Tofowomo, make INEC candidates’ final list for Ondo South
The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has unveiled the final list of Ondo South Senatorial candidates. The list is contained in a document released by INEC on Saturday ahead of the 2027 general election. INEC Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, signed the list which contains 11 candidates. According to the document, Duerimini Isaacs Kekemeke is listed as theContinueContinue reading “2027: Kekemeke, Mato, Tofowomo, make INEC candidates’ final list for Ondo South”
MATO Makes INEC Final List: Opposition’s Supreme Court card loses it’s political sting
With MATO featuring on the reported final list of candidates for Ondo South, the political conversation is shifting from speculation to the real contest for public confidence. The reported inclusion of Hon. Mathew Oye Oyerinmade, popularly known as MATO, on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC’s) final list for the 2027 senatorial election, adds a freshContinueContinue reading “MATO Makes INEC Final List: Opposition’s Supreme Court card loses it’s political sting”
2027: Governorship candidates, Pantami, Adebutu, Gwarzo names missing on INEC’s final list
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published its final list of candidates for the February 6, 2027 governorship elections. But, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidates for Gombe and Ogun, Ali Pantami and Ladi Adebutu were conspicuously missing from the list. Also,Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate for Kano, Aminu Gwarzo was missing fromContinueContinue reading “2027: Governorship candidates, Pantami, Adebutu, Gwarzo names missing on INEC’s final list”