The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured all 18 chairmanship positions in Cross River State’s local government elections, held on November 2. The results were officially announced on Sunday by Dr. Ekong Boco, Chairman of the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC), at the commission’s Calabar headquarters. The APC swept key councils, including Abi, […]
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Ondo Governorship Debate Heats Up as Candidates Dispute Security Vote Transparency
In a lively pre-election debate, Ondo State’s Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa (APC) and his main challenger, Agboola Ajayi (PDP), clashed over the transparency and allocation of the governor’s monthly security vote. Hosted by Channels Television, the debate offered each candidate a platform to outline their policies ahead of the upcoming November 16 election. Ajayi accused Aiyedatiwa […]
Umahi Warns of Structural Risk on Lagos Bridges, Urges Immediate Attention
David Umahi, Nigeria’s Minister of Works, has raised an urgent warning regarding the structural safety of major Lagos bridges, including the Third Mainland, Carter, and Marina bridges. He expressed concerns that, due to damage from carbonization and chlorination affecting the bridges’ pile caps, these structures may deteriorate severely if not swiftly addressed. Umahi explained that […]
Rivers Crisis: South-South Leader Calls for Peace Between Governor Fubara and Minister Wike
Elder Joseph Ambakederimo, the convener of the South-South Reawakening Group, has urged an immediate resolution to the ongoing political standoff in Rivers State between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike. Ambakederimo expressed concern over the prolonged tension, warning of potential negative impacts on governance and project continuity within the […]
APC Leader Dismisses Claims of Northern Opposition to Tinubu’s 2027 Reelection Over Tax Reform Bill
Oladele Oyelude, the Director-General of Tinubu-Shettima Ambassadors and an APC chieftain in Osun State, has dismissed concerns that the North will oppose President Bola Tinubu’s reelection in 2027 due to his proposed tax reform bill. Speaking to journalists in Osogbo, Oyelude encouraged critics to engage their National Assembly representatives to address any issues with the […]
Makinde Addresses 2027 Presidential Speculations Amid Inauguration of New PDP Secretariat
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has responded to speculation regarding a potential presidential bid in 2027, asserting that he alone will determine his political path. Makinde’s comments came during the inauguration of the newly built Olusoji Adagunodo Southwest Zonal Secretariat, dedicated to the late PDP leader. At the event, which saw the presence of PDP […]
Rivers State Government Debunks Claims of Governor Fubara Shutting Down NNPCL and Oil Companies
The Rivers State government has dismissed as false the circulating claims that Governor Siminalayi Fubara has ordered the shutdown of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and other oil companies operating in the state. This clarification follows a social media report alleging that Fubara had issued such a directive. In a statement issued by […]
APC’s Osita Okechukwu Criticizes Soludo Over Local Government Autonomy, Calls Policy “Vanity Train”
Osita Okechukwu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has sharply criticized Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo for allegedly bypassing a Supreme Court ruling on local government (LG) autonomy. Soludo recently sought legislation through the Anambra State House of Assembly to regulate LG funds, stating that full autonomy for Nigeria’s 774 LGs could lead […]
Bala Mohammed Critiques Tinubu’s Leadership: Calls for Experienced Advisors
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has expressed concerns about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership, stating that he has not delivered the same level of development that marked his tenure as governor of Lagos from 1999 to 2007. In a recent interview with Daily Trust, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum emphasized […]
KANSIEC to Proceed with Kano LG Elections Amid Conflicting Court Orders
The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) has confirmed that it will move forward with the local government elections scheduled for October 26, 2024, despite conflicting court orders. Earlier, the Federal High Court in Kano, presided over by Justice Simon Amobeda, had issued a ruling to halt the election and removed KANSIEC Chairman Sani Malumfashi […]