The Special Assistant on Public Communications to Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Phrank Shaibu, has revealed that his principal has initiated legal proceedings against President Bola Tinubu in the United States of America District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The … Continue reading Atiku’s aide reveals filing of case against Tinubu in US
In the forthcoming governorship elections on November 11 in Kogi, Bayelsa, and Imo states, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to deploy 11,355 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines for voter accreditation. An undisclosed high-ranking INEC official revealed … Continue reading INEC prepares 11,355 BVAS machines for Kogi, Bayelsa, and Imo elections
Zakaria Jikantoro, the Niger State All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman, has tendered his resignation. He made the announcement during a press conference on Friday, August 4, stating that it was a personal decision. Jikantoro also mentioned the need for an … Continue reading Niger state APC chairman resigns
The Chairman of Ibaji Local Government Area, William Iko-Ojo, has been suspended by the Kogi State House of Assembly following serious allegations against him. The suspension was based on a petition filed by Jibril Ojochenemi, accusing the Chairman of misappropriation … Continue reading Kogi assembly suspends Ibaji LG chairman for alleged N536.1 million misappropriation
The resurfacing of an old tweet by Nigerian-British entrepreneur, Olatunbosun Tijani, where he criticizes President Bola Tinubu, has stirred controversy on social media. Tijani, CEO, and co-founder of CcHub, was recently nominated as a ministerial candidate by Tinubu. In the … Continue reading Old tweet of ministerial nominee Bosun Tijani who criticized Tinubu resurface online
The appointment of the former Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has elicited mixed reactions from Nigerians on social media, particularly Twitter. Some expressed disbelief and criticized the APC … Continue reading Ganduje’s appointment as APC national chairman sparks mixed reactions
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has been heavily criticized for allegedly showing nepotism and favoritism in his recent cabinet appointments. The Governor’s decision to appoint his sister-in-law, Mrs. Adenike Adeleke, as Commissioner for Federal Matters, and his eldest son, Tunji … Continue reading Adeleke’s apointments ignites opposition and public outrage in Osun State
During a plenary session, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, announced the formation of 134 standing committees in the green chamber, which includes at least five children of former governors. The appointed lawmakers include Ibori Suenu (PDP, … Continue reading Children of former governors appointed to chair house of representatives standing committees
During the ongoing Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum at the Russia-Africa Summit in St. Petersburg, Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged to strengthen relations with African countries, including Nigeria. He assured leaders from the continent that Russia was prepared to collaborate … Continue reading Nigeria and Russia commit to strengthening ties
Mr. Rasaq Salinsile, the factional chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has turned down the appointment offered to him by Governor Ademola Adeleke, citing personal reasons. As the leader of the faction loyal to former Governor … Continue reading Osun APC factional chairman declines appointment offered by Adeleke
During the ongoing sitting of the governorship election petition tribunal in Kaduna, approximately 316 Bimodal Voters’ Accreditation System (BVAS) machines were presented and accepted as exhibits. These machines were brought to the court based on a subpoena served on the … Continue reading Kaduna governorship tribunal accepts BVAS machines as exhibits
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, revealed that the police in Yola, Adamawa State, have apprehended four individuals who planned to attack him. The suspects reportedly confessed to plotting to plant bombs … Continue reading Police counter plot to attack Atiku Abubakar, arrest 4 suspects
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified that it did not receive direct cash support from international development partners for the 2023 general election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made the clarification during a meeting with Civil Society Organisations … Continue reading INEC denies direct funding from EU, U.S., and others for 2023 polls
Former Nigeria Vice President and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has presented his final written address to the Presidential Election Petitions Court, stating that the court should not hesitate to nullify Bola Tinubu’s presidency if it deems … Continue reading Heaven won’t fall if Tinubu is removed – Atiku
The federal judge presiding over the case involving classified documents filed by the US Federal government against former US President Donald Trump has announced that the criminal trial will commence on May 20, 2024, in Fort Pierce, Florida. Judge Aileen … Continue reading Judge schedules Trump classified documents trial for May 2024, just months before US Presidential election
Governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to maintain a high standard of neutrality in the governorship elections scheduled for November 11 in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states. Expressing concerns over … Continue reading PDP governors call for credible elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi
Former US President Donald Trump has asked the federal judge overseeing the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case to indefinitely postpone setting a trial date. Trump, who is once again running for office in the upcoming election, expressed concerns over the investigation … Continue reading Donald Trump requests postponement of classified docs trial until after 2024 presidential election
The Federal Government has brought charges against Ladi Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 governorship election in Ogun State, and nine others for vote buying. Adebutu, who was not present in court, had been evading law … Continue reading FG arraigns Ladi Adebutu and nine others for vote buying in Ogun state
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has lodged a six-count charge against its suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Adamawa State, Hudu Yunusa-Ari. This action follows a review of the police case file, which established a prima facie case against … Continue reading INEC files six charges against suspended Adamawa REC
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has finally released a list of Commissioner-nominees to serve in his administration. Adeleke, who took oath of office on November 27, 2022, sent a list of his commissioner and special adviser nominees to the … Continue reading Governor Adeleke submits list of commissioner nominees
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, asserted on Thursday that he would not hesitate to speak out against President Bola Tinubu if he fails to fulfill his campaign pledges. Fayose, speaking to State House Correspondents after a meeting with … Continue reading Fayose vows to criticize Tinubu if promises are not kept
During the proceedings of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja, Senate Majority Leader Michael Bamidele stated that President Bola Tinubu faced no criminal charges in any United States court. Serving as the sole witness, Bamidele clarified that the $460,000 … Continue reading Tinubu cleared of indictment in $460,000 forfeiture case – Bamidele tells tribunal
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima have submitted evidence to support their claim that Peter Obi is not a registered member of the Labour Party (LP). They presented a copy of the Labour Party membership register for … Continue reading Tinubu submits evidence to disprove Peter Obi’s Labour party membership
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) concluded its defence before the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) after the testimony of Dr. Lawrence Bayode, a Deputy Director in the ICT Department. Supporting documents were presented as evidence. Bayode clarified that blurred … Continue reading INEC closes defence in Peter Obi and Labour Party’s petition
The final report of the European Union Observer Mission on the February 25 presidential election was admitted as evidence by the Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja. The report was presented by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, … Continue reading Presidential election petition tribunal accepts EU report as evidence in presidential poll case
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