Idiaye Emerges Edo Assembly Speaker After Agbebaku Resigns
By Zainab Bakare The Edo State House of Assembly has elected Yekini Idiaye as its new Speaker following the resignation of Blessing Agbebaku amid moves by lawmakers to remove him from office. Agbebaku’s resignation was announced on Monday by his media aide, Ivy Ebojele, in a Facebook post. She, however, said further details on the […]
Dickson Names Takori, Ilo, Nwosu Key Advisers
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, CON, has approved the appointment of Sani Takori, VinMartin Obiora Ilo and Steve Nwosu to key advisory and communications positions within his political office. The appointments, which take immediate effect, see Takori emerge as Political Adviser, Ilo as Chief Technical […]
Wike-Backed Rainbow Coalition Promises No Victimisation in Rivers Politics
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The reconciliation committee of the Rainbow Coalition, a political movement led by minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, has assured members in Rivers State that no one will be victimised or discriminated against over past political disagreements. Chairman of the committee, Magnus Abe, gave the assurance after meeting with Governor […]
FG Pledges Stronger Security, Diaspora Partnership
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to prioritising national security, harnessing the Nigerian diaspora as a critical asset for national development, and deepening strategic partnerships based on mutual respect and trust. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, disclosed this while speaking at the Dinner Night of the Nigerian […]
Edo Assembly Speaker Blessing Agbebaku Resigns
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned from his position. Agbebaku stepped down on Monday amid moves by some lawmakers to impeach him. His media aide, Ivy Adodo-Ebojele, confirmed the resignation in a Facebook post. She said further details on the circumstances surrounding his resignation would […]
Ekiti PDP Chieftain Oluyede Backs Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the June 20 Ekiti governorship election, Wole Oluyede, has joined forces with five other political parties to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. The alliance, known as the Oluyede Progressive Alliance for Renewed Hope Agenda (OPARHA), includes the PDP, Accord, Action Democratic […]
Orji Kalu Congratulates Adeleke, Urges APC To Rebuild in Osun
By Anayo Akwitti Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Kalu, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, describing the outcome as a reflection of the will of the electorate and Nigeria’s democratic process. Kalu, in a statement issued by his media office on Sunday, says the result should […]
INEC Declares Adeleke Winner of Osun Governorship Election
By Anayo Akwitti The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party winner of the 2026 Osun State governorship election. Adeleke secured 511,067 votes, defeating his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled 444,815 votes. The declaration was made on Sunday morning by the […]
Adeleke Demands Immediate Removal of Ebonyi REC From Osun
By Oluwakemi Kindness Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called for the immediate removal of the Ebonyi State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Pauline Ugoyenka, from the state ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Adeleke, through the Imole Campaign Council, also asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to explain Ugoyenka’s alleged presence in Osun. The campaign […]
Northern Senators Forum Calls for Urgent Action on Niger Flooding
By Anayo Akwitti The Northern Senators Forum has called on the Federal and Niger State Governments to take urgent measures to address the recent flooding in Minna, Shiroro and other affected communities in Niger State. The forum, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua, sympathised with families who lost loved ones, homes, […]