Aiyedatiwa Appoints 32 Permanent Secretaries, Confirms Statistician-General and LG Auditor-General
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of 32 senior civil servants as Permanent Secretaries in the state civil service after their confirmation. The announcement was made in a statement released on Monday by the Governor’s…
Akpabio Explains Senate’s Stance on Electronic Transmission of Results
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has clarified that the Senate did not oppose electronic transmission of election results, but rather upheld the provision already contained in the Electoral Act 2022. His explanation comes amid public criticism following…
2027: We don’t need governors to mobilize support for Tinubu – Wike
The Rivers State chapter of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has declared that local leaders in the state do not need governors to mobilize support for President Bola Tinubu. Wike made…
2027: Serving, Former LG Councillors Endorse Tinubu’s Second-Term Bid
A coalition of serving and former local government councillors under the National Councillors Forum of Nigeria has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election in 2027. The group made the declaration during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday,…
Odigie-Oyegun Emerges Chair of ADC Manifesto Committee, Slams APC Governance
Former APC National Chairman and ex-Edo State governor, John Odigie-Oyegun, has been appointed chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Manifesto Committee. Inaugurating the committee, ADC National Chairman and former Senate President, Senator…
Okpebholo Directs LG Chairmen to Install 360 Billboards for Tinubu’s Re-election in Edo
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has instructed chairmen of the state’s 18 local government councils to erect a total of 360 campaign billboards in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid. The directive was issued on Friday, January…
No Southern Politician Better Suited to Lead Nigeria Beyond 2027 Than Tinubu – Ganduje
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains the most qualified Southern politician to lead Nigeria beyond 2027. Ganduje made the statement in Abuja while…
Guinea-Bissau Junta Eases Curbs on Opposition, Keeps Pereira Under House Arrest
Guinea-Bissau’s military junta has eased restrictions on some opposition figures but continues to detain others, opposition officials and the army said on Saturday. The military is no longer pursuing the arrest of a senior opposition politician who had…
EU, India Seal Largest-Ever Trade Deal, Sign Security Partnership
The European Union and India have concluded negotiations on their biggest trade agreement to date, alongside the signing of a landmark EU-India Security and Defence Partnership. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council…
Turkey Pledges Support for Nigeria’s Anti-Terrorism Efforts — Erdogan
Turkey has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria as it confronts persistent security challenges, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledging stronger cooperation in counterterrorism efforts. Speaking at a joint press briefing with President…