Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has reacted to the Appeal Court judgement that sacked the Zamfara State Governor, Daudu Lawal, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Dauda as winner of the election. However, the APC governorship candidate, Bello Matawalle, challenged the outcome of the March 18…
The Coalition of Middle Belt Groups (CMBG) has raised the alarm that Nigeria is gradually sliding into one-party state under the watch of President Bola Tinubu. The group stated that the rate at which members of the opposition parties are losing their seats is a pilot by “closet fascists aiming to transform Nigeria into a…
The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has commended Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State over the efforts of his administration geared at empowering and equipping the youths with requisite skills that would enhance their financial base, even as it also extolled him for the state government’s intervention on some of the pressing needs…
The State Youth Leader of All Progressive Congress, APC, Hon Jideofor Ejimofor, on Wednesday, described the Prof Chukwuma Soludo led APGA administration as a shadow of its former glory. According to Hon Jideofor, APGA as a party has outlived its usefulness in the state, therefore should vacate the government house in 2025 having performed below…
Omokri criticized the Labour Party’s decision to reject the proposed merger of political parties, particularly in light of the current political landscape. He emphasized the need for strategic thinking in politics, citing the outcomes of recent elections in Imo, Kogi, and Bayelsa. Omokri expressed concern that a united opposition failed to defeat the All Progressives…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State commended Labour Party’s Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, lauding his display of sportsmanship and remarkable maturity throughout and after the 2023 presidential elections. Speaking at the 12th Annual Zik Lecture Series in Awka themed “Reclaiming Zik’s World: Claiming Justice and Africa’s Sustainable Development,” Makinde drew parallels between Obi and…
Tension has enveloped the ancient Ewu-Urhobo kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, as the womenfolk in the kingdom, embarked on a peaceful protest in condemnation of what they tagged ‘forceful imposition and planned installation of one Clement Ikolo as their king.’ The protesters maintained that Ikolo is not an indigene of…
In a bold move, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has chosen to proceed with the suspension of Chief Judge Justice Oyebola Ojo, despite an interim order from the National Industrial Court restraining him from such actions. The court, in a ruling dated November 15, also directed the governor to ensure the continued payment of…
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, has restrained the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, from removing the State Chief Judge, Adepele Ojo and Michael Obidiya, as the secretary of the state Judicial Service Commission. The court gave the orders following two separate suits filed by Ojo and Obidiya through their…
Abia state government has suspended the traditional ruler of the Ibom Isi autonomous community in the Arochukwu council area of the state, Eze Kanu Nwa Kanu, over alleged abuse of office. In a letter from the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, MLGCA/CH/S.5/S.4151, titled, suspension from office as traditional ruler, addressed to Eze Dr….
