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
Cattle herder bags 6 months jail in Oyo
For inflicting severe cutlass attacks on a man in Afijio local government area of Oyo state, a cattle herder, Tijani Abubakar has bagged six months jail sentence at a Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Oyo town. Police prosecutor, Abel Christopher told the court that the accused attacked one Muhammad Saliu Continue Reading
Oyo gov’t warns against unregulated Valentine’s Day celebrations
Oyo State Government has warned corporate bodies, event planners, and anyone planning lavish celebrations in respect of St. Valentine’s Day to ensure they adhere to the state rules and regulations. The warning followed the December 2024 children funfair stampede where a total of 35 students were confirmed killed at the Continue Reading
$6bn Mambilla project: FG, Sunrise Power await Paris court verdict
Former presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Olusegun Obasanjo have defended Nigeria in the $2.3 billion arbitration proceedings filed against the country by Sunrise Power over an alleged breach of contract by the federal government at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris. The parties in the case now await the Continue Reading
Some forces in Tinubu’s govt are behind the delay tactics on LG autonomy-NULGE
The National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has accused saboteurs in President Tinubu’s government of using delay tactics to frustrate the implementation of the Supreme Court judgment that directed Local Governments (LGs) to open accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to receive their allocations directly. On July Continue Reading
Oyo : NCIA inaugurates new Excos at Saki East LG
..marks a new chapter in the history of Muslim community The Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs, has inaugurated a new executive council to oversee the affairs of the Muslim community to greater heights. The inauguration ceremony took place at the newly commissioned Secretariat of the council in Ago-Amodu, the headquarters Continue Reading