Politics

The commissioner added that only N600million out of the N8billion was allocated for meals and entertainment. The Osun State Government says that the offices of the governor and secretary to the government were allocated N702 million for meals and entertainment in 2024. The Commissioner for Budget, Professor Ademola Adeleke, disclosed …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the suspension of Dr. Halima Shehu from the office of the  national coordinator, national social investment programme agency, over alleged financial impropriety. The president also approved the appointment of Dr. Akindele Egbuwalo as a replacement in acting capacity, it was gathered. The president has …

Acting Governor Aiyedatiwa Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has warned politicians that this year’s governorship election was not for settling political scores. Therefore, he cautioned, they must eschew violent conducts that could threaten the peace and tranquility of Ondo ahead of the governorship election. Aiyedatiwa made the charge in …

  Less than twenty-four hours after his staunch ally and speaker of the House of Assembly, resigned as a lawmaker and as speaker, the governor of Rivers state, Siminilayi Fubara, has promised that no political crisis will be able to shorten the term of his administration. Fubara reassured that he is …

Peter Obi The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, says his party will continue to adjust to a new role as Nigeria’s main opposition party. According to Obi, the Labour Party shall remain firmly in opposition and keep the APC on its toes to protect the interest of …

The Acting Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, is sworn in as governor on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. PHOTO: ChannelsTV The acting governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa., has been sworn in as the governor of the Sunshine State. The swearing-in was held at the Cocoa Conference Hall in the governor’s …

  Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with former President Muhammadu Buhari on his 81st birthday, describing him as a leader, who remained consistent in character throughout his public career. Governor Sanwo-Olu said Buhari provided honest and transparent leadership in Nigeria …

    The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has dismissed a notice of nationwide strike allegedly scheduled for Monday. Mr. Benson Upah, NLC Head of Information and Public Affairs, dismissed the notice on Sunday while speaking in Abuja. Upah labelled the statement purportedly signed by General Secretary of NLC and Secretary …

The Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu (centre) The National Human Rights Commission(NHRC) has disclosed the role it played in ensuring that Nigerians exercised their franchise during the 2023 elections that produced President Bola Tinubu and others as winners. The Project Coordinator of Mobilising Voters for Election …

Soludo THE African Center for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Center LSD), a non governmental organization, has called on the Anambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, to fulfill his campaign promise that he would prioritize the conduct of local government election, reminding the governor that he is almost completing his first …