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 […]
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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 […]
Kano High Court Clears Path for Local Government Elections Despite Previous Suspension
The Kano State High Court has granted approval for the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) to proceed with local government elections scheduled for October 26, 2024. The decision, issued by Justice Sanusi Ma’aji, reaffirms KANSIEC’s authority to conduct elections across all 44 local government areas in the state. This ruling overturns an earlier Federal […]
Ex-Presidential Candidate Calls Tinubu a “Civilian Dictator” Over Economic Policies
Alhaji Yahaya Ndu, a former presidential candidate of the African Renaissance Party, has sharply criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic policies, calling them “thoughtless” and detrimental to Nigeria’s economic stability. In an interview with PUNCH, Ndu claimed that these policies are pushing many Nigerians into extreme poverty. He described Tinubu’s governance as a “civilian dictatorship,” […]
PDP Governors’ Forum Denies Bala Mohammed’s Involvement in NEC Lawsuit
Meta Description: The PDP Governors’ Forum has clarified that Governor Bala Mohammed is not involved in any lawsuit concerning the National Executive Committee of the PDP, dismissing rumors as baseless. Focus Keyphrase: PDP Governors Bala Mohammed Lawsuit Slug: pdp-governors-bala-mohammed-lawsuit Tag: PDP, Bala Mohammed, Nigerian Politics, NEC Lawsuit News (300 words): The PDP Governors’ Forum has […]
PDP Postpones NEC Meeting to November 28 to Focus on Ondo Governorship Election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, originally scheduled for October 24, to November 28, 2024. This decision was reached after a four-hour meeting of party stakeholders, including governors and other key members, at the Bauchi Governors’ Lodge in Abuja. Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed announced that the postponement […]