Those calling for Sharia laws are fundamentalists -Gani Adams
The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Gani Adams, on Wednesday, said the call for Sharia law in Southwest by Muslims is a plot to destabilise Yorubaland. This was as he urged the federal and state governments to address the recent report influx of Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West Africa Province Continue Reading
Makinde beats records ,installs 10 kings, 40 Baales in less than five years in office
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has installed 10 kings and 40 Baales in less than five years in office, thereby beating the records of any other administration either in the old or new Oyo State. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, disclosed this at the third Continue Reading
APC expels Aregbesola over anti-party activities
The All Progressives Congress has announced the expulsion of a former Minister of Interior and ex-Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola from the party. This is contained in a letter issued by the party’s leadership on Wednesday, accusing Aregbesola of committing anti-party activities. The letter, titled “Allegations of Anti-Party Activities – Continue Reading
$360m Ogoni clean-up: Senate threatens to issue warrant of arrest against HYPREP Coordinator
Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) Coordinator, Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, risks arrest if he fails to appear before the Senate’s Public Accounts Committee on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Chairman of the Committee, Aliyu Wadada Ahmed, issued the warning, yesterday, after the coordinator failed to honour invitations for the seventh consecutive time. Continue Reading
Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs declares support for Shariah Panels establishment in Oyo , others
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) today declared its support for the establishment of independent Shariah arbitration panels in the South-West zone of the country, particularly in Ekiti and Oyo states, since Muslims in the states have been denied their constitutional right to Shariah Court of Appeal. The Continue Reading
Former Senator, Halleluyah eyes gubernatorial seat, receives unanimous endorsement in Okeogun
A former senator, Hosea Ayoola Agboola has officially declared his intention to run for governor, receiving a unanimous endorsement from stakeholders at a meeting held in Irawo, ATISBO Local Government Area. The stakeholders, comprising party leaders, elders, and other influential individuals, gathered to discuss the politician’s ambition and offer their Continue Reading
Constitutional autochthony and referendums for new Nigerian Constitution: Comparison with the 1999 provisions (3)
Introduction In the preceding installment of this piece, we assessed the changes brought by the 1957 and 1958 constitutional changes, as well as the 1960 and 1963 Constitutions. We also assessed the far-reaching impact of the military incursion in government in 1966 and the Constitution, which ushered in the return Continue Reading
I’m not corrupt,feed on rent from my house – Buhari
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that he sustains himself financially through rental income from one of his two properties in Kaduna State, highlighting the importance of transparency and accountability in public office. At an All Progressives Congress caucus meeting on January 25 at the Presidential Banquet Hall in Katsina Continue Reading
After Tinubu’s appointment, speculations heighten over ‘removal’ of Ganduje as APC national chairman
The appointment of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, as Chairman of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Board by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ignited debates over its implications for his position as the party’s leader. Ganduje, a former governor of Kano State, Continue Reading
El-Rufa’i says Nigeria led by illitrates, alleges APC lacks internal democracy
LFORMER Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has taken a hard swipe at his party, the All Progressives Congress, accusing it of abandoning its founding principles and fostering poor leadership. Speaking at a national conference in Abuja on strengthening democracy in Nigeria on Monday, El-Rufai described the state of governance and Continue Reading