Category: Politics
Jonathan Blames ‘Ghost Voters’ for Inaccurate Election Results, Calls for INEC Officials to Resign if Pressured
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has attributed the inaccuracy of vote counts during elections in Nigeria to the prevalence of “ghost voters.” Speaking at the YIAGA Africa Reflection Conference on Democratic Elections in West Africa in Abuja on Tuesday, Jonathan emphasized the need for credible electoral officials who are willing to resign rather than succumb to…
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Launches Campaign to Eliminate HIV/AIDS, Syphilis, and Hepatitis in Kaduna
The wife of the President of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has officially flagged off the Free to Shine campaign in Kaduna, aimed at eliminating HIV/AIDS, syphilis, and hepatitis among women and children in Nigeria. The initiative, spearheaded by the Organisation of African First Ladies (OAFLAD), seeks to address the growing health challenges posed by these…
Afenifere Appoints Oba Oladipo Olaitan as New Leader, Pledges Commitment to Restructuring and Unity
Isanya-Ogbo, Ogun State – The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has announced the appointment of Oba Oladipo Olaitan as its new leader. The decision was made during the group’s monthly general meeting held at Isanya-Ogbo, Ogun State, the country home of its late leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo. The meeting, attended by delegates from the six South-West…
NNPC Ltd Leads Africa’s Gas Infrastructure Expansion at NIES 2025, Highlights Tinubu’s Reforms as Key Driver for Investment
The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mele Kyari, has declared that Africa is poised to become the next frontier for global energy investment, with Nigeria at the forefront of this transformation. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) in Abuja, Kyari emphasized Nigeria’s pivotal role as Africa’s…
Bauchi Commissioner Abdulrazak Zaki Denies Abduction Allegations, Claims Legal Custody of Daughter
Child Custody Dispute Escalates Amid Legal BattlesThe Bauchi State Commissioner for Water Resources, Abdulrazak Zaki, has refuted allegations of abducting his daughter, insisting that he legally assumed custody based on multiple court rulings. The controversy began when his ex-wife, Iklima Manu Soro, petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), alleging that their daughter was forcibly…
Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit: Advancing Universal Energy Access by 2030
The Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on January 27-28, 2025, convened African leaders, development partners, and private sector stakeholders to advance the ambitious goal of providing electricity access to 300 million people by 2030. This initiative, launched by the World Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB), aims to…
President Tinubu Appoints Abba Abubakar Aliyu as Managing Director of Rural Electrification Agency
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Abba Abubakar Aliyu as the substantive Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), effective January 23, 2025. Aliyu has been serving as the acting Managing Director of the REA since March 2024. Prior to this role, he was the Head of the Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP) at the…
Gani Adams Criticizes Sultan’s Support for Sharia Courts in South-West
The endorsement of Sharia courts in the South-West by the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has sparked strong opposition from Yoruba leaders, particularly Gani Adams, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland. Adams warned that introducing Sharia courts in the region could destabilize…
Governor Dapo Abiodun’s Road Infrastructure: Progress, Expansion Plans, and Commitment to Development
Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration has remained steadfast in its commitment to road infrastructure development across Ogun State, prioritizing connectivity, economic growth, and overall quality of life. Since assuming office, his government has constructed over 600 kilometers of roads, including 243.3 kilometers in the Ogun East Senatorial District alone. While significant progress has been made, the…
Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu Released by DSS, Speaks on Ogun Local Government Elections
Abeokuta, Ogun State – Hon. (Dr.) Oladipupo O. Adebutu, former member of the House of Representatives and gubernatorial flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, has been released by the Department of State Services (DSS) after being invited for questioning regarding allegations stemming from the November 16 Local Government Elections. Dr. Adebutu,…