The Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC) has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of all 25 chairmanship positions in Saturday’s local government elections held across the state. In a statement released to journalists and signed by the Commissioner for Operations, Barrister Mohammed Liman, the commission confirmed that all Returning Officers had completed the …
As the Ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) officially welcomes Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Monday, Gov. Diri has defended his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC, saying it is in the best interest of the state. Governor Diri was welcomed by the Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has restated its readiness for Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State, assuring that the exercise will be transparent, credible, and peaceful. Speaking on Monday during the signing of the Peace Accord in Awka, the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), pledged enhanced result management, early deployment of election materials, …
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan was on Monday sworn in for a second term in office amid heavy security, following an election that has been widely condemned by the opposition and international observers. The ceremony, held at a military parade ground in the capital city, Dodoma, was closed to the public and broadcast live on …
The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the rising cases of drug trafficking, alcohol, and substance abuse has pledged to uncover individuals and corporate bodies involved in the illegal trade and ensure their prosecution. Chairman of the committee, Hon. Timeyin Adelegbe (APC–Ondo), disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, stressing that the National Assembly …
The leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a dramatic turn on Monday as security operatives sealed off the party’s National Secretariat at Wadata Plaza and the Legacy House, its National Convention Organising Committee headquarters. The action followed the controversial emergence of Abdulrahman Mohammed as Acting National Chairman. Heavily armed police officers arrived …
The Presidency has dismissed reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to travel to the United States on Tuesday for a meeting with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, issued a statement on Monday describing the report as false and misleading. Ajayi, …
Former Kano State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has urged United States President Donald Trump to support Nigeria with technological resources in tackling insecurity instead of issuing military threats. Kwankwaso made the appeal in a statement on Sunday while reacting to President Trump’s recent …
The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to stop what he described as a plot to remove him from office. Ewhrudjakpo told the court that some members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly were planning to impeach him because he refused to defect from …
A faction in the opposition party loyal to the embattled national secretary hits back, names a new chairman The leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) worsened on Saturday as the National Working Committee (NWC) suspended four top officials of the party, including the National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu. In a swift reaction, …
