Category: Politics
INEC Assures Nigerians of 2027 Election Preparations Despite Ongoing Court Cases
INEC holds consultative meeting with political parties in Abuja, urging compliance with electoral laws ahead of 2027 general elections.
Kwankwaso Threatens Exit as NDC Replaces Candidates Over Power-Sharing Dispute
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is facing an internal crisis following reports that several candidates initially submitted by the Kwankwasiyya movement in Kano State have been replaced over an alleged breach of a power-sharing agreement within the party. According to documents cited by Daily Post, the changes were approved by the Kano State chapter of…
Adebutu Donates ₦20 Million at Book Launch, Ajalorun of Ijebu-Ife’s 30th Coronation Anniversary
Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State, has donated a total of ₦20 million during the launch of a biography on the Ajalorun of Ijebu-Ife, Oba Adesasan Afolorunsho Oguntayo, as part of activities marking the monarch’s 30th Coronation Anniversary. The event, which celebrated three decades of the monarch’s reign,…
Ogun APC Governorship Primary: Hunye Drags Yayi, APC to Court, Seeks Nullification of Election
Abuja, Nigeria – The governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State has become the subject of a legal battle following a suit filed by governorship aspirant, Abayomi Hunye, challenging the outcome of the exercise that produced Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) as the party’s candidate. In the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1127/2027,…
3RD ANNIVERSARY: GOVERNOR FUBARA REAFFIRMS “RIVERS FIRST” MANTRA
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria,May 30, 2026 Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the “Rivers First” mantra, describing it as the guiding philosophy behind government policies and programmes over the past three years.In a goodwill message marking the third anniversary of his administration, the governor said his focus has consistently…
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, AKWANGA: Tinubu Commissions New School of Science Complex in Nasarawa
AKWANGA, NASARAWA STATE – May 30, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the newly completed School of Science Complex at the College of Education, Akwanga, Nasarawa State, in a move aimed at strengthening science education and enhancing teacher training in Nigeria’s North-Central region. The inauguration of the modern two-storey facility forms part of the…
FG Approves Major Sports Infrastructure Upgrades Nationwide
Abuja, Nigeria – May 29, 2026 The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive nationwide upgrade of sports infrastructure as part of renewed efforts to reposition the country’s sports sector and promote youth development.The initiative, announced by the National Sports Commission (NSC), will focus on the rehabilitation, modernization, and construction of sporting facilities across the federation….
CPPE: Nigeria’s Economy on Gradual Recovery Path — but Structural Gaps Persist
Lagos, Nigeria ,Thursday, May 28, 2026 The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has stated that Nigeria’s economy is showing signs of a gradual recovery, while warning that deep-rooted structural weaknesses in key sectors could undermine long-term stability if not urgently addressed.The economic think tank made this known in its policy brief analyzing…
2027 Politics Must Be Driven By Maturity, Tolerance – VP Shettima
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 28, 2026 Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on political actors across the country to embrace maturity, tolerance, and issue-based engagements ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing that national unity and stability must remain paramount. The Vice President stated that politics should not be allowed to divide Nigerians along ethnic,…
At Sallah Mini Durbar: Emir of Gombe Hails Inuwa Yahaya Over LCDAs, Seven Years of Transformational Leadership
Gombe, Gombe State – May 28, 2026 Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, on Thursday led top government officials, political leaders and other dignitaries to the Emir’s Palace to witness the colourful traditional mini Sallah Durbar, popularly known as Jafi, as part of activities marking the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration. A statement issued by…