The Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, and his Oyo state counterpart, Seyi Makinde, paid a surprise visit to President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja. The two governors stated that they came to pay homage to him and offer their … Continue reading Rivers and Oyo state governors pay surprise visit to Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja
Three members-elect of the Imo State House of Assembly have received their certificates of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the supplementary polls held on April 15. The three assembly members-elect are Mr. Nkem Otuibe of Ahiazu … Continue reading INEC awards certificates of return to three Imo state house of assembly members elect
The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has called for stronger inter-state policing to curb cross-border criminal activities. At a security meeting with top police officers in the state, Adeleke praised the performances of the police and other security … Continue reading Governor Adeleke advocates for strengthening inter state policing
Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has stated that no single government can solve all the problems facing the country alone. Ezekwesili, who is the convener of FixPolitics and founder of the School of Politics, Policy and Governance, made this … Continue reading Ezekwesili: No Government can solve all problems alone
An application seeking to nullify the ward and local government congresses of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has been adjourned by Justice Ayo Oyebiyi of an Osun State High Court until May 2, 2023. The adjournment followed … Continue reading Osun PDP: Court to rule on application to nullify congress on may 2
The recent Nigerian presidential elections in February/March of 2023 have brought about changes to previously established political myths. One of these myths was that wealthy and ambitious candidates could not become president. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is considered one of … Continue reading Azu Ishiekwene’s Perspective: Nigeria’s election holds lessons for all
Adamawa State Government has requested that the state police command investigate the crisis that occurred following the illegal declaration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate, Aishatu Dahiru, also known as Binani, as the winner of the supplementary governorship … Continue reading Adamawa sets to prosecute individuals responsible for Binani’s illegal declaration as winner
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nigeria, has filed a fresh process before the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) in Abuja, accusing the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, of dual citizenship of Nigeria and Guinea. … Continue reading Atiku sccuses Tinubu of dual citizenship in Nigeria and Guinea before election tribunal
The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal heard objections from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in support of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, now the President-elect, Bola Tinubu. The Labour Party candidate, who was contesting the election result, criticised the … Continue reading Peter Obi alleges INEC partiality in attempt to dismiss petition against Tinubu
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria’s President-elect, has relocated to the Defence House in Abuja ahead of his inauguration on May 29, 2023. The Defence House is the official residence for Nigeria’s President-elects. Tinubu is expected to stay there with his Vice … Continue reading Tinubu settles in Defence House ahead of May 29 inauguration
In 1993, following the annulment of the presidential election won by Chief M.K.O Abiola, former Military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida, introduced an interim national government. This was the first time an interim government was introduced in Nigeria. However, … Continue reading The temptation of interim Government: 30 Years later, still forbidden fruit Constitutionally
The Enugu State governorship aspirant for the All Progressives Grand Alliance in the 2023 general election, Chief Dons Udeh, who had been reported missing on Saturday, was found dead on Wednesday in the 9th Mile area of the state, with … Continue reading Enugu state Governorship aspirant of APGA found dead
The possibility of prosecuting the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of Adamawa State, Hudu Yunusa Ari, is low despite receiving a letter from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) detailing the alleged impropriety of his actions during the just concluded controversial … Continue reading Politics and prosecutorial hurdles could lead to release of ‘Fleeing’ Adamawa REC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has obtained an order from Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos to retrieve all documents presented as exhibits in the N4.6 billion money laundering trial of a former Minister … Continue reading EFCC obtains order to retrieve documents for Fani-Kayode’s N4.6bn fraud trial
The Labour Party has expressed concerns about a group that has broken away from the party and is attempting to derail its current legal challenge against the election process that led to the declaration of Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu, a member … Continue reading Suspended members of LP attempting to sabotage Peter Obi’s legal case
Ambassador Ousmane Yara, the Guinean Ambassador to the African Union, has provided an exclusive interview to the Daily Sun on the controversial viral video of President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in a Guinean government-owned helicopter. … Continue reading Ousmane Yara shares insights on Tinubu and Alpha Conde in Guinea
President Joe Biden has announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election, despite being the oldest US president ever at 80 years old. In a video message posted on Twitter, he said that he was running for re-election “to finish … Continue reading US President Joe Biden announces his bid for re-election in 2024
There is an ongoing debate in Nigeria over whether or not to broadcast live proceedings of the presidential election petitions tribunal. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) president stated on March 24 that a live broadcast is in the interest of … Continue reading Falana and others support live broadcast of election tribunal proceedings
Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has stated that he has declared his assets and that the records are verifiable at the relevant government agencies. This comes after a disagreement with Phrank Shaibu, the Special Assistant on … Continue reading Keyamo affirms declaration of assets, urges Nigerians to verify with government agencies
Phrank Shaibu, has called on the National Assembly to immediately publish a report of its investigation on the N52bn Special Works Programme executed by the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo. This call came against the backdrop … Continue reading Atiku’s aide challenges Keyamo to release asset declaration forms
AbdulMajid Dan Bilki Kwamanda, has recently warned Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the President-elect, against accepting alleged secret moves by Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to dump the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Kwamanda has cautioned Tinubu … Continue reading Kwanmada warns Tinubu to reject Kwankwaso’s alleged moves to join APC
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment in Nigeria, Festus Keyamo, has come out to defend himself against allegations of fraud and corruption after he was accused of purchasing a property worth over $300,000 in the United States of … Continue reading Keyamo clarifies that he did not use public funds to acquire properties overseas
Former Zamfara State Governor, Abdul’aziz Yari, has called on Muslims across Nigeria to pray for the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. Yari made the call while addressing journalists at his residence in Talata-Mafara town, Talata-Mafara area of the … Continue reading Ex-Zamfara governor, Yari, urges Muslims to pray for President-elect Tinubu
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno has declared that the emergence of Alhaji Kashim Shettima as incoming vice-president would be a significant help in reducing his administration’s burden as Borno recovers from insurgency. The Governor made this statement on Friday in … Continue reading Zulum says Shettima as incoming VP will ease his burden in leading Borno
During his tenure as governor of Ekiti State and Chairman of Nigeria’s Governors’ Forum, Dr. Kayode Fayemi had a controversial relationship with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his presidential ambition. Fayemi and his supporters in the state were not in … Continue reading Ifedolapo Adesola lists several sins committed by Fayemi that may hinder his chances of becoming a minister
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