Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
APC chieftain urges Oborevwori to end Mutu’s 27-year stay in House of Reps
Bomadi/Patani federal constituency, for over 27 years since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999, has been represented by a…
TUC demands gratuity for Lagos workers
Aladetan made the call on Friday during the International Workers’ Day celebration at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos.
Workers’ Day: Lagos workers decry fuel costs, economic hardship
The respondents, in separate interviews, urged federal and Lagos State authorities to address worsening economic conditions before the 2027 elections.
Ogun 2027: PDP’s Adebutu joins governorship race
Describing himself as a law-abiding citizen and loyal party member, Adebutu stated that his decision to once again seek the…
INEC recognises Baba-Ahmed led leadership of PRP
Recall that a group which described itself as PRP Vanguard faction had recently rejected convention that produced Baba-Ahmed.
Adelabu defends stewardship in power sector, urges sustenance of reforms
Adelabu defended the introduction of the Cost Reflective Tariff (CRT), acknowledging its initial resistance but noting that it is essential…
Why I dumped ADC for NDC- Sen. Binani
Binani expressed gratitude to the National Working Committee (NWC) of the NDC for welcoming her and pledged to contribute meaningfully…
May Day: Amupitan tasks INEC staff on credible, transparent electoral processes
The INEC boss described the commission’s 14,000 employees as the silent engine driving Nigeria’s democracy forward while urging them to…
Rep Abejide succumbs to Mark, Aregbesola, abandons ADC
Abejide said he joined the party in 2019 and invested personal resources in strengthening its structures. He described his resignation…
Kidnapping: Navy imposes 13-hour curfew on Calabar waterways
Bala said the outpost was strategically established to enable naval forces effectively monitor activities in the creeks.
Workers’ Day: Okpebholo launches ₦1bn interest-free loan for traders, artisans
Meanwhile, the factional chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Bernard Egwakhide, has called on Okpebholo, to exit the State…
BREAKING: Tinubu departs Nigeria for three-nation trip
According to the statement, President Tinubu’s first stop will be in France. He will later depart for Nairobi, Kenya, to…
NDA speaks on viral reports of sanctions against cadets
NDA, in a statement issued Friday by the its Public Relations Officer, Reuben Kovangiya said Commandant’s Orders were routine administrative…
No vacuum! Wike’s loyalists assert control of PDP
Mohammed said that the apex court’s ruling dealt solely with the legality of the Ibadan convention organized by the rival…
2027: Uba Sani exposes how Tinubu can lose or get 70% votes
The Governor added that there is no opposition to the ruling party in Kaduna State. He said Kaduna is now…
I-G warns officers: Impunity will attract instant dismissal, prosecution
He also warned against extortion, drunkenness on duty, and reckless firearm use, noting offenders would face summary dismissal and prosecution.
Oyedele: Why FEC approved $2.9bn rail projects for Lagos, Kano, Kaduna
Oyedele said the projects would be financed through the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), with counterpart funding arrangements.
Residents, communities excited by technology deployed for Abuja-Kaduna expressway construction
Residents and commuters further expressed appreciation for the federal government’s attention to the corridor, noting that the road project will…
“No more faction, there is only one PDP, ” Wike celebrates Supreme Court judgement
Wike also dismissed the relevance of some defectors who exited the party during the crisis, describing them as politically insignificant,…
Wabara led-BoT announces takeover of PDP
The PDP BoT said as part of its interventions, it will convene and emergency meeting of the National Executive Committee…
2027: Otti gives conditions for LP’s presidential ticket
On speculations about political alignments, Otti dismissed claims of external influence, maintaining that all registered parties, including the ruling All…
NEC approves adoption of 112 as national emergency number
Shettima said the move was part of measures to strengthen Nigeria’s emergency lifeline and build a unified and coordinated national…
Tinubu appoints Babalola adviser, seeks 90-day blueprint for power sector reset
Mr Babalola, a former Minister for Power, brings deep sectoral expertise and a proven understanding of the structural and operational…
May Day not for celebration of conquest of workers’ autonomy – Edo NLC faction Chair
By Jethro Ibileke The Caretaker Committee of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Edo State council, has said that the labour…
Borno South poll: Deputy Speaker abandons ambition, backs Ndume
Askira announced his withdrawal at a news conference, alongside his temming supporters and prominent personalities in the state, on Thursday…
Suspected drug peddler arrested at Kano govt’s secretariat
NDLEA Commander, Dahiru Yahaya-Lawal warns that the agency would not allow government establishments to serve as hideouts for illicit activities.
NNPC Limited completes crossing of OB3 Gas Pipeline over River Niger
The OB3 Pipeline, with a capacity of 2 billion standard cubic feet per day, serves as a backbone gas infrastructure…
Why I endorsed Mustapha Gubio as my successor – Zulum
“I know how I came in as Commissioner for Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (RRR) and how the office shaped a…
2027: Don’t Pull Down the Roof
Contest, but do not destroy. Disagree, but do not defame. Aspire, but do not divide. Lose, if it happens, with…
Two Ekiti men to die by hanging for armed robbery
Earlier, the prosecutor, Mr Ola Ayeleso, told the court that the defendants, while armed with guns and axes, attacked residents,…