The celebration, organised by a coalition of young professionals and Balami supporters, is expected to bring together distinguished Nigerians, aviation professionals, entrepreneurs, youths, and other stakeholders to honour his contributions to aviation, education, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and nation-building. The planners had previously publicised the event at a media briefing, characterising it as an occasion to honour … Read more
As part of efforts to prevent public monies from being misused, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has begun an inspection of constituency projects worth more than N2.06 billion in Bauchi State. The commission stated that 29 projects, totalling N2,062,155,613.98, are being reviewed as part of the Constituency Projects Tracking Group … Read more
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has stated that all presidential candidates in the 2027 general elections must be willing to explain their qualifications, history, and vision under open examination. Obi stated this on Friday during a world press conference in his home. While emphasising the importance of empathy, the … Read more
The Imole Campaign Council has denied claims that Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke intends to switch from the Accord Party to the All Progressives Congress, APC, following his recent meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Bamidele Salam, Chairman of the Imole Campaign Council’s Media and Publicity Committee, published a statement on Friday describing Adeleke’s visit … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State has declared that the recent governorship election in Osun State has bolstered its resolve to challenge the power of the incumbent in the 2027 general elections. Dr David Ombugadu, the party’s governorship candidate in Nasarawa State, stated that the results of the Osun election demonstrated that political … Read more
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has intimated that he intends to assemble the “largest rainbow coalition” to back President Bola Tinubu’s re-election attempt in 2027. Wike made the comment while speaking with journalists in Abuja on Friday regarding the visit of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to his home on Thursday. … Read more
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a national holiday to commemorate this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, which celebrates the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. This was revealed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government, in a statement released on Friday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, … Read more
Alhaji Kawu Baraje, a former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has described governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as “tenants” in government houses, claiming the ruling party has lost Nigerians’ trust ahead of the 2027 general elections. He made the statement while dealing with journalists at Dutse … Read more
Nigerian businessman and social commentator Prince Isaac Fayose has expressed disappointment with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on the outcome of the just concluded Osun State governorship election. Wike said in an interview with media on Tuesday that the Federal Government did not use its influence to defeat Accord Party … Read more
Seriake Dickson, the national head of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has called for a fight against terrorists masquerading as politicians. Dickson made the plea in a post on his verified X handle late Tuesday, after receiving a joint team from the International Republican Institute, IRI, and the National Democratic Institute, NDI, two important US-based … Read more