The 2024 Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has commenced its inaugural and pre-hearing session, to determine the fate of the suits seeking the removal of Governor Monday Okpebholo. The tribunal is set to hear seven petitions challenging the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) declaration of Okpebholo as the winner of the September 21 governorship election. … Read more
Labour Party’s governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has signalled his intention to contest again for the governorship position. Reflecting on lessons learned from the last election, he expressed determination to strengthen his political movement and stay visible in opposition politics. Speaking in an interview on Iyabo Ojo TV, Rhodes-Vivour criticized the trend of … Read more
German President Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier is set to visit Nigeria on a three-day official trip, starting from December 10 to 12. This visit marks the third high-level exchange between the two nations since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s inauguration in May 2023. During his visit, President Steinmeier will be accompanied by a delegation of top industry … Read more
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, the former Governor of Abia State, paid a private visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa on Sunday night. The details of the visit were not disclosed to the public. “Tonight, I paid a private visit to His Excellency President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his residence” Kalu … Read more
A former senator from Kaduna state, Shehu Sani, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s foreign trips, stating that they have been more productive than those of past leaders. The lawmaker said Tinubu’s travels have attracted significant economic gains for Nigeria, a notable departure from the wasteful foreign trips of previous presidents. Sani specifically highlighted the President’s … Read more
A classified US diplomatic cable leaked by WikiLeaks has revealed allegations of a bribery scandal involving Nigeria’s former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, and prominent lawyer Chief Afe Babalola. The document posted by former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore alleged that the duo influenced a 2004 Court of Appeal ruling to favour then Adamawa State Governor Boni Haruna, … Read more
Farouk Lawan, a former member of the House of Representatives who was released from the pros on in October had visited his constituency for the first time. Lawan during his first visit to Bagwai/Shanono Federal Constituency said his incarceration was a test from God who h taught him an important lesson about life. Wearing a … Read more
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the list of eligible applicants for the Zonal General Aptitude Test for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) 33/2024 Enlistment Exercise. The aptitude test will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at designated centres nationwide. According to NAF, applicants must check their names and assigned centres on … Read more
A former President of Nigeria and the 2023 presidential candidate of t he Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has been urged to wait until 2031 to contest for presidency. This advice was given to Atiku and others Northerners hoping to succeed President Bola Tinubu in the next presidential election scheduled to hold in 2027 … Read more
Segun Sowunmi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former spokesman for the presidential campaign of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, revealed that he has asked the former VP twice about his plans for the 2027 presidency. According to Sowunmi, Atiku is still in a reflective mood, weighing his options carefully before making … Read more