The Presidency on Wednesday described the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as the Nigerian version of former United States (US) President Donald Trump. The Senior Special Assistant …
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Yusuf revokes Ganduje policy, forces 4,000 civil servants to retire
No fewer than 4,000 public servants, the majority in the directorate cadre of Kano State civil service, have been directed to proceed on compulsory retirement. The decision follows the abolition …
Read More »Appeal Court affirms Akpata as LP governorship candidate in Edo
The Court of Appeal, Abuja, on Wednesday affirmed Olumide Akpata as the Labour Party governorship candidate in Edo State. The three-member panel headed by Justice Okon Abang dismissed an appeal …
Read More »We’re ready for Edo election – INEC assures
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, had assured stakeholders in Edo State of its readiness for the September 21 governorship election. The Chairman of the Commission, Prof Mahmoud Yakubu, gave …
Read More »2027: Jonathan won’t run for President – Ex-First Lady, Patience
Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan has disclosed that former President Goodluck Jonathan will not join the presidential race in 2027. Patience said Jonathan had occupied the highest political office …
Read More »Edo Guber Poll: Deliver free, fair, peaceful election – HURIWA to INEC
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to ensure that the upcoming Edo State gubernatorial election, slated for Saturday, September 21, …
Read More »Edo Guber Poll: INEC must be above board – Youths insist
The people of Edo State have called for the neutrality and professionalism of the electoral umpire, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in the forthcoming governorship election in the state. They …
Read More »Edo Guber Poll: BVAS used for mock accreditation, training won’t be used for election – Yakubu
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has assured that the Bimodal Voters Accreditation System, BVAS machines used for the mock accreditation and the training of officials will not be used …
Read More »Nigeria is broke, government must cut costs — Afenifere Chief Economist
The Chief Economist of Afenifere, Segun Sanni, has called on the Nigerian government to reduce its expenditures, stating that the country has effectively become insolvent. Speaking as a guest on …
Read More »LG poll: Kwara govt, electoral body ask court to dismiss PDP’s contempt motion
The Kwara Government and the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) on Wednesday prayed a Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s contempt motion. They …
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