Former US President Donald Trump has asserted that if he were currently in power, he could swiftly resolve the long-standing conflict between Russia and Ukraine within 24 hours, despite their military capabilities. Trump shared his approach during a CNN town … Continue reading Donald Trump claims he can resolve Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours if elected US president
The Transition Committee appointed by Abba Kabir Yusuf, the incoming Governor of Kano State, has alleged that the state government’s assets are being sold by the outgoing Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje to his relatives and cronies. Dr Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, … Continue reading Outgoing Kano state governor accused of selling state properties to family and associates, transition committee claims
The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) has announced a further adjournment of the pre-hearing in the petitions filed by Mr. Peter Obi and his Labour Party. The panel, led by Justice Haruna Tsammani, agreed to the adjournment after all parties … Continue reading Tribunal postpones Obi’s petition against Tinubu to May 17
Bola Tinubu, the President-elect of Nigeria, has embarked on a working visit to Europe. This journey comes just two weeks after his return from a trip to London, Saudi Arabia, and Paris, signifying his active engagement on the international stage. … Continue reading Tinubu departs Nigeria prior to presidential inauguration
Several aspirants for the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives in Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly are organizing themselves against the candidates adopted by the All Progressives Congress (APC). This move was made after the APC announced consensus candidates … Continue reading Five aspirants unite against Abbas amid disagreement over APC zoning plan
President Buhari has acknowledged the recent Supreme Court decision regarding the Osun governorship election and the crucial role played by the judiciary in promoting democracy and the rule of law. In a statement issued by his Media Aide, Mr Femi … Continue reading Buhari says supreme court verdict on Osun election deepened democracy and rule of law
Presidential Election Petition Court has adjourned the pre-hearing of the petition by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, challenging the declaration of Bola Tinubu of the All Progressive Congress (APC) as the President-elect by the … Continue reading Atiku’s petition against Tinubu adjourned to thursday by presidential tribunal
Muhammadu Buhari has called for support for Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke after the Supreme Court upheld his victory in the July 16, 2022 governorship election. The ruling was against the appeal filed by a former Osun State Governor, Gboyega … Continue reading Buhari urges support for Adeleke following supreme court ruling
Amobi Ogah, the Labour Party member-elect representing Isuikwuato-Umunneochi Federal Constituency in Abia State, has called on his fellow colleagues in the House of Representatives to support Tajudeen Abass, the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate, as Speaker in the upcoming … Continue reading Abia lawmaker of Labour Party endorses Abass for house of representatives speaker
The South-West chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has hailed the Supreme Court’s verdict that upheld the election of Senator Ademola Adeleke as the validly elected governor of Osun State. The party said the ruling demonstrated the judiciary’s impartiality … Continue reading South-West PDP hails Supreme Court verdict on Adeleke’s victory as triumph of people’s mandate
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of Nigeria rendered a decision declaring Ademola Adeleke as the Governor of Osun State. The decision overruled the verdict of the Justice Tertse Kume-led tribunal that had earlier annulled Adeleke’s victory and declared Adegboyega Oyetola … Continue reading Supreme court affirms Ademola Adeleke as Osun state governor in breaking verdict
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has revealed that Bola Tinubu, the President-elect, requested that he withdraw from the race for the 10th Senate presidency and step down for Senator Godswill Akpabio. Umahi disclosed this on his arrival at the … Continue reading Umahi reveals Tinubu’s request for him to step down for Akpabio
The political party of former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo has announced the establishment of a body to combat electoral fraud ahead of regional and municipal elections scheduled for later this year, and the presidential election in 2023. The new body, … Continue reading PPA-CI creates body to fight against electoral fraud in Ivory Coast
Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has declared that he will no longer cooperate with judicial authorities if they cannot guarantee his safety. Sonko made the announcement ahead of his appeal in a defamation case, stating that he believes the authorities … Continue reading Senegal’s Ousmane Sonko demands safety guarantees before cooperating with judicial authorities
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has announced it will deliver its judgment on Tuesday in the Osun State Governorship Election tussle that began on July 16, 2022. The five-member panel of Justices, led by Justice John Okoro, fixed the date … Continue reading Supreme court to rule on Adeleke vs Oyetola governorship election sispute on Tuesday
An All Progressives Congress (APC) group has called on President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and the National Working Committee members to prevent one geopolitical zone from producing two presiding officers in either of the two chambers of the 10th Assembly. The … Continue reading APC cautions Tinubu against consensus candidates from one region
The Kaduna State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has suspended its senatorial candidates for the 2023 general election and another key member for aligning with the Lamidi Apapa-led faction of the party executive, which the party deemed to be … Continue reading LP suspends senatorial candidates and others over alleged anti-party activities in Kaduna
The pre-hearing for the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal Abuja’s hearing of petitions against the February 25 presidential election results is set to begin today. The Independent National Electoral Commission declared Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress as the winner … Continue reading Pre hearing for Presidential election tribunal commences today
Ukraine has accused Russia of using phosphorus munitions to attack the besieged city of Bakhmut. The Ukrainian military released drone footage showing the city on fire as white phosphorus rained down on it. While white phosphorus weapons are not prohibited, … Continue reading Russia accused of using phosphorus bombs in besieged city of Bakhmut in Ukraine war
The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has dismissed allegations that his administration is planning to demote workers and pay them half of their salary every month. The statement, signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, declared that the current … Continue reading Osun state governor dismisses claims of half salary payment and worker demotion
Simon Bako Lalong, Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum and Governor of Plateau State, has attributed Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s election as President-elect to the power shift made to the Southern part of Nigeria by the Northern Governors of the All … Continue reading Northern Governors’ power shift to the South led to Tinubu’s emergence as President-elect – Gov Lalong
Nasir el-Rufai, the Governor of Kaduna State, has revealed that he would prefer to contribute to Nigeria’s development through useful counsel and play a bigger role in the private sector rather than being appointed as Chief of Staff to Nigeria’s … Continue reading Governor el-Rufai rules out Chief of Staff position in Tinubu’s cabinet, plans to focus on private sector
The Nigeria Police have granted administrative bail to Hudu Yunusa-Ari, the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of Adamawa State. The police have also seized his passport and restricted his movement to the Federal Capital Territory, with the directive to report … Continue reading Police likely to invite Aishatu Dahiru “Binani” for questioning in connection to Adamawa poll
Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has stated that he doesn’t know which party he will hand over to come May 29. He made the comment while commissioning some road projects in Kano state. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared … Continue reading Kano State Governor unsure of party to hand over power to, says “Only God knows”
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has urged the 10th National Assembly to give utmost importance to the principles of national unity, equity, and competency when selecting the next set of principal officers. The organization has advised that every … Continue reading CUPP warns 10th NASS members elect against leading Nigeria into crises
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