Politics

The Osun House of Assembly on Monday confirmed the three nominees to serve on the Appeal Tribunal for the upcoming local government election in the state. Those screened and confirmed are: Mr Oluwaseun Ajoba, Mrs Lateefat Agbaje and Mr Tajudeen A. Giwa. The members of the tribunal were screened following …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that Nigeria”s democracy is at a crossroads and at risk of being eroded completely. A statement on Monday by his media office said Atiku asserted this in a presentation at the National Conference on Strengthening Democracy in Nigeria, held at the Continental Hotel …

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has said that he is not interested in any coalition whose only aim is grabbing power. He said this on Monday in Abuja on the sideline of a two-day National Conference on Strengthening Democracy in Nigeria. Obi …

Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, said he wasn’t sure of the statistics of employment in Nigeria, but vowed that his ministry is making frantic efforts to tackle unemployment in the country. Dingyadi stated this on Monday when he appeared before the Senate Committee on Employment, Labour and Productivity, …

Moves by a faction in the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to sidestep a judgement of the Court of Appeal, Enugu Division, have deepened the cracks in the crisis of confidence rocking the main opposition party. IT WAS had earlier reported that the appellate court, in December 2024, …

The National Assembly Joint Committee on Agricultural Production and Services has reiterated its support for the National Agricultural Development Fund as part of its broader strategy to enhance food security in Nigeria. The Executive Secretary/CEO of NADF, Mohammed Ibrahim, said in a statement shared with our correspondent on Saturday. According …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has debunked claims that incumbent council chairmen seeking re-election have been directed to resign their positions. This clarification was made by Seye Oladejo, the party’s spokesperson, following the circulation of what he described as a misleading publication. According to Oladejo, the false …

…Describes Claims As “Tales By Moonlight” The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State led by Emeka Beke has issued a strongly-worded statement dismissing allegations made by Chibuike Ikenga, the publicity Secretary of the party led by Tony Okocha, claiming that former Governor Rotimi Amaechi is working with Governor Siminalayi …

In his petition, Adeyanju argued that the move is not only unpopular but also lacks legal backing under the Police Act, which governs the operations of the Nigerian Police Force. Nigerian human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, calling for the immediate suspension of …

The immediate past deputy speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Ifeanyi Uchendu has claimed that PDP is no longer present in the Ohafia Local Government of the State. Uchendu, in a Facebook post on Friday, said he has successfully convinced all former PDP members to join …