Category archives: Politics

A notable chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano State, Alhaji Abdullahi Ali, widely known as Alin Kano, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). On Thursday, Alin Kano was officially welcomed into the ruling party by the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, during a ceremony held at the National […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed strong support for former President Goodluck Jonathan’s potential candidacy in the 2027 presidential race. This endorsement follows the Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed’s pledge to withdraw his own presidential ambitions if Jonathan decides to run. Several northern elites and politicians, dissatisfied with President Bola Tinubu’s administration, have also […]

The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) has officially started recruiting ad-hoc staff in preparation for the local government elections scheduled for September 28, 2024. Genevieve Osakwe, Chief Electoral Officer of ANSIEC, announced the recruitment drive in a statement released on Wednesday. The commission is seeking applications from eligible Anambra State residents for various positions […]

Iliya Damagum, the acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), revealed that he is contemplating a run for the presidency in 2027. His growing popularity, despite negative media coverage, has led him to consider the possibility. Damagum addressed critics who attacked him over a letter he sent to the Court of Appeal in […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed speculations that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may field former President Goodluck Jonathan as its candidate in the 2027 presidential election, mocking the opposition for what it calls “desperation.” Reports suggest that some northern elites and politicians, dissatisfied with President Bola Tinubu’s administration, are considering Jonathan as a […]

In a significant political shift ahead of Ondo State’s governorship election, approximately 12,000 members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This development follows a recent defection of 29 aides and associates of former governor Dr. Olusegun Mimiko from the PDP to the APC. Welcome Address and […]

Idealab Agency, a federal body focused on assisting smallholder farmers and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with accessing intervention funds, has urged for the swift passage of a bill to establish the National Council for Public Assistance to Widows, Dependent Children, and Orphans. At a news conference held at the National Assembly on Monday, […]

The Clerk of the National Assembly, Alhaji Sani Magaji Tambuwal, has reiterated his commitment to prioritizing human capacity development as part of his mission to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the National Assembly. Speaking at the opening of a four-day capacity-building program for National Assembly staff in Abuja on Monday, Tambuwal emphasized the importance […]

The Oyo State Government has started compensating property owners affected by developmental projects in the Ajia Inukan LCDA, Ona Ara Local Government area. During a meeting with the claimants on Monday, the Commissioner for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Mr. Williams Akin-Funmilayo, disclosed that the government has earmarked N513,462,446.50 for compensation. The affected properties were […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed Jalal Arabi from his position as Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and has appointed Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as his replacement. The decision comes as Arabi faces corruption charges from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and […]