The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has urged both the federal government, led by President Bola Ahmed, and the Oyo State Government, led by Engineer Seyi Makinde, to provide appropriate protection for the villages bordering the old Oyo National Park. Ladoja, a former governor of the State, stated that this was required to prevent … Read more
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has rejected the Federal Ministry of Education’s reported approval of an increase in registration fees for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO), calling the decision insensitive to Nigerians’ current economic realities. In a press release issued on Saturday and signed by its … Read more
Chibuzo Okereke, the Labour Party presidential candidate, has stated that his choice of Hajja Bintu Konto as his running partner in the 2027 election was solely inspired by her competence and national interest. In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, Okereke described Konto’s nomination, which was confirmed by the party’s leadership, as “another defining … Read more
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that seven individuals perished and five others were injured in a catastrophic road incident on the Bauchi-Maiduguri Highway on Saturday. According to the FRSC Sector Command in Bauchi, the accident occurred in Kajutu village, Bauchi State, and involved a commercial Galaxy Sharon bus with registration number KRF … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s choice to keep Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate in the 2027 presidential election has sparked new political disputes across the country, with pundits, party members, and voters presenting varying interpretations of the action. It should be noted that on Friday, the Nigerian president and presidential candidate of the … Read more
Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticised the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, for challenging him to a debate. During an interview with media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo, the former Anambra state governor stated that Umahi must first become a presidential contender before asking him to such an event. He … Read more
Given the current security situation in the country, the Osun State Directorate of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has emphasised the importance of citizens continuing to be vigilant about their safety. In the run-up to the 2026 governorship election in Osun State, the agency urged further cooperation with traditional institutions to encourage peaceful civilian participation. … Read more
According to sources close to Alhaji Taofeek Arapaja, who served as deputy governor of Oyo State, he is reportedly finalising his plans to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the run-up to the 2027 general election. the former lawmaker met with President Bola Tinubu just hours before planning to defect. Not only did Arapaja … Read more
Isa Salihu Bashir Kalanjeni, the executive chairman of Tangaza Local Government Area in Sokoto State, has stepped down from his position as council chairman and resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). On Tuesday, media were given access to two distinct resignation letters that conveyed the judgements. Kalanjeni declared his immediate departure from the ruling … Read more
One of Atiku Abubakar’s political allies, Aslam Aliyu, has stated that the Presidential Villa will remain vacant till 2031. According to Aliyu, President Bola Tinubu will win the presidency in 2027. While announcing her departure from the ADC and subsequent joining the All Progressives Congress (APC), Aliyu referred to the opposition party as a “hoax” … Read more