Former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Bola Oyebamiji, has emerged as the APC governorship candidate for the forthcoming Osun State election. Following a consensus process, party leaders adopted his candidacy at the primary held in Osogbo. Earlier, Oyebamiji secured support after fellow aspirants, Kunle Adegoke (SAN) and Senator Babajide Omoworare, stepped down…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced that its planned nationwide protest on December 17 will focus squarely on Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and demand urgent action from authorities. NLC President Joe Ajaero disclosed this on Saturday in Gombe while speaking to journalists after a meeting with Governor Inuwa Yahaya on labour matters. According to Ajaero,…
President Bola Tinubu approved the creation of a new Nigerian Army Training Depot in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. This decision expands military infrastructure in the Southeast region. Consequently Nigeria now has three major depots. The first has operated in Zaria, Kaduna State since 1924. The second gained approval in Osogbo, Osun State in August 2025. Purpose…
Friends and political allies gathered at Nyesom Wike‘s residence in Abuja. They celebrated his 58th birthday on December 13, 2025. The event brought together leaders from various parties. Dignitaries praised Wike’s achievements. They highlighted his impact as FCT Minister and former Rivers Governor. Bold Statement on Support Wike declared he has no regrets about supporting…
A humanitarian organisation, Equipping The Persecuted, has warned of what it called a plot to launch coordinated Christmas Day attacks across several northern communities. The group raised the alarm during a roundtable held in Washington DC, where its founder, Judd Saul, claimed terrorists were regrouping around Plateau, Nasarawa and Kaduna. Saul told the gathering that…
President Bola Tinubu has again dismissed claims that Nigeria is witnessing a Christian genocide, insisting that no religious group is being targeted. He said both Christians and Muslims have suffered from terrorism driven by criminality, extremism and long-standing socioeconomic problems—not religious persecution. Tinubu delivered the message in Abuja on Friday while declaring open the NASFAT…
Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State has presented a N1.31 trillion Niger budget for the 2026 fiscal year. He said the proposal reflects consolidation, growth and long-term stability. The plan, called the “Budget of Consolidation,” focuses on jobs, agriculture, healthcare, road projects and education. Capital Spending Takes the Lead in Niger Budget Bago explained that…
Bayelsa State has entered a period of mourning after the sudden death of Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, who died on Thursday at 60. His passing shocked residents, government officials and political leaders across the state. Deputy Governor Collapsed During Official Duties Ewhrudjakpo slumped in his office around 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday while walking…
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago calls for major changes in Nigeria’s system. He supports a single term for leaders and state police. These ideas aim to end laziness in politics and enhance safety. Justification for Single Term Governance According to Bago, single-term leaders help make leaders decisive. Politicians usually focus on reelection rather than…
ADC leaders blast defecting governors. They claim these leaders chase personal gains. This stirs debates on democracy’s future. ADC’s Strong Accusations The African Democratic Congress attacks governors who join the All Progressives Congress. Bolaji Abdullahi speaks for ADC. He says these governors lack conviction and courage. Instead, they seek easy paths in the ruling party….
