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Northern Elite Back Tinubu’s Re-Election Bid, Launch Support Movement
The Arewa For Asiwaju group said claims that President Bola Tinubu has done nothing for Northern Nigeria were false as it launched a movement to support his re-election. President Bola Tinubu is seeking re-election in 2027. Prominent political leaders and elites from across the northern region have formally declared their support for the re-election bid…
Makinde Appoints Akinwole as Oyo Chief of Staff After Ogunwuyi Resigns
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has named Akinwole as his new Chief of Staff following Ogunwuyi’s resignation. Akinwale Akinwole (Wolekanle) The Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has replaced his Chief of Staff, Segun Ogunwuyi, who just resigned, with the appointment of Akinwale Akinwole (Wolekanle) as his new Chief of Staff. He also approved the appointment…
INEC Debunks Fake Governorship Candidates’ List for Six States Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned Nigerians to disregard a fake announcement circulating online about governorship candidates in Zamfara, Gombe, Delta, Plateau, Yobe and Kano states. INEC Headquarters in Abuja. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disowned the circulation of what it described as a “fraudulent” list of governorship candidates for the…
Gombe 2027: Pantami’s Camp Seeks Resolution After INEC Omits PDP Candidate
Former Communications Minister Isa Pantami’s campaign team is engaging the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to resolve his exclusion from the final list of governorship candidates, despite his victory in the party’s court-ordered rerun primary. Pantami The omission of former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Pantami,…
Plateau Government Justifies ₦69.5m Political Poster Fine, Says APC and ADC Were Also Affected
The Plateau State Government says it will enforce Executive Order 003 on the display of political posters across the state, warning that campaign offices and party offices found violating the directive will be sealed within the next seven days, regardless of political affiliation. The General Manager of the Plateau Metropolitan Development Agency, Hart Bankat, gave…
Plateau ADC Accuses Mutfwang’s Government of Selective Enforcement Over Fine
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has challenged the Plateau State Government over a fine, accusing the administration of selectively enforcing an executive order and urging Governor Caleb Mutfwang to prioritise security, development and good governance. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Plateau State has challenged the Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) to explain the alleged…
Court Issues Arrest Warrants for Okorocha, Araraume, Others Over Alleged Forgery, Conspiracy
The court ordered the arrest of the former Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha, and others over alleged criminal conspiracy and forgery, as INEC called on the police and DSS to investigate claims that Okorocha presented fake APC senatorial primary results. A file photo of former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha. A senior magistrate Court sitting…
Duke Pledges to Cut Petrol Price to ₦300 Per Litre
PRP presidential candidate Donald Duke says he would reduce the price of petrol to ₦300 per litre, while attributing Nigeria’s worsening insecurity to the collapse of the economy. Donald Duke. Facebook/Donald Duke Presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Donald Duke, has said he will reduce the pump price of fuel to ₦300 per…
INEC Staff Among Nigeria’s Lowest-Paid Workers, Amupitan Says
INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan says the commission is taking “radical” steps to address concerns over the remuneration of its staff. INEC Headquarters in Abuja. The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has said the commission’s staff are the “least paid in Nigeria”. Amupitan said this on Tuesday during a press conference…
Bago Inaugurates Six New Commissioners in Niger
Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago has sworn in six new commissioners, tasking them with using their experience to drive development and deliver on his administration’s agenda. Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State (Facebook/Umaru Mohammed Bago) Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has sworn in six newly appointed commissioners with a charge to discharge their responsibilities diligently…
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