.Calls for youth participation in politicsAt the third convocation ceremony of Precious Cornerstone University in Ibadan, Oyo State Governor ‘Seyi Makinde delivered a compelling address on the critical need for ethical leadership and active youth participation in politics. With the backdrop of an auditorium filled with eager graduates, the governor
ELIZABETH VINCENT, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government has announced the dissolution of two parallel electoral committees established by the opposing parties to conduct the Amananaowei election in the Bulou-Orua village of Sagbama Local Government Area. A five-member Electoral Committee has been established by the government to replace the dissolved committees,
Valentine Ozigbo, a contender for governor in the 2025 Anambra State gubernatorial election, has promised to combine traditional and modern government methods if elected governor of Anambra. Ozigbo hinted to Ndi Anambra professionals and elders during the Anambra State Public Officers and Elders Forum (ASPOF) conference in Abuja. The event,
By John Alechenu **ABUJA**— In anticipation of the 2027 general elections, former Senate President Bukola Saraki and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde have called upon stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to unite in the revitalization of the party and the improvement of Nigeria. These remarks were made during
Alhaji Khamisu Mailantarki, the governorship candidate representing the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Gombe State, has officially transitioned to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accompanied by thousands of his supporters. This significant announcement was made during a political gathering in Gombe on Saturday, which served to welcome the newly
By Steve Oko, UMUAHIA Governor Alex Otti of Abia State said his administration had, in 15 months, paid N90 billion out of the N191.2 billion debt inherited from the previous administrations Also, he disclosed that Abia had recorded $159 million foreign direct investment between June 2023 and June 2024 under
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has dissolved his cabinet in anticipation of the swearing-in of Sen. Monday Okpebholo from the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the new governor on November 12. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Obaseki, who assumed office on November 12, 2016, is set to
In preparation for next Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State, candidates have urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Police to ensure that the election is not compromised by their supporters. At an INEC stakeholder meeting in Akure on Thursday, all 17 governorship candidates and their parties, along
by Ugo Amadi Jacob Ogodo, Abakaliki The Vice Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP South East zone, Chief Ali Odefa has described the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC as a dangerous team in power which Nigerians are already tired of its policies and style of governance. He predicted that implosion is
Jonas Ezieke, Abuja Chairman of the National Assembly Legislative Aides Forum NASSLAF Barr Emeka Nwala has dismissed the reports of his suspension from office by some members of the Executive Committee and the Central Working Committee of the group describing it as an illegality. This was contained in a statement