Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced plans to formally join the Accord Party, following the recent defection of his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. Davido disclosed the move in a post on his verified X page on Tuesday. He revealed that he would travel to Osun State on Wednesday to…
The Kano State House of Assembly has been thrown into mourning following the death of two serving lawmakers, Hon. Aminu Saad Ungogo and Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji, who died within hours of each other on Wednesday. Hon. Ungogo represented the Ungogo Constituency and also chaired the House Committee on Appropriation. His death was first announced…
Nineteen states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. They aim to block a recent declaration that threatens gender affirming care for transgender minors. This action highlights ongoing debates about healthcare rights. Details of the Lawsuit New York Attorney General Letitia James leads the coalition….
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Ummaru Radda, has rejected claims that Nigerian governors alone engage in corruption. He described the accusation as unfair and misleading. Radda made the remarks during an interview with Radio France Internationale (RFI). The interview later circulated widely on social media. According to him, corruption exists across many levels of society, not…
Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, has approved the immediate disengagement of four aides. The decision followed an investigation into the assault on Abdulrahman Sheriff, the councillor representing Shamaki Ward in Gombe Local Government Area. The Secretary to the Gombe State Government, Professor Ibrahim Njodi, announced the decision on Tuesday. He said a special committee investigated…
The lawmaker representing Ideato Federal Constituency, Ikenga Ugochinyere, has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to investigate the activities of the Imo State Police Command following the disruption of a civic reception organised in his honour. Ugochinyere made the call on Tuesday evening during a reception hosted by residents of Ideato South Local…
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Radda, has urged Nigerians to stop blaming state governors alone for the country’s worsening economic hardship, stressing that the Federal Government controls the largest share of monthly federation revenue. Radda made the remarks during an interview with Radio France Internationale (RFI) Hausa on Tuesday. He said many Nigerians wrongly assume…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that he possesses the experience and qualifications required to lead Nigeria at the highest level. He made the statement on Tuesday while fielding questions from selected journalists during a media parley in Ibadan, Oyo State. Makinde based his confidence on his background as an engineer and his years…
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has again said that the #EndSARS protests claimed lives across Nigeria but caused no deaths at the Lekki Toll Gate on October 20, 2020. Mohammed spoke on Tuesday during an interview on Politics Today, a current affairs programme on Channels Television. He said the Federal Government acknowledged…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State recently stirred political waters. He claimed he earned his first $1 million at age 29. At that time, he said, Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, had just finished law school. This remark highlights their ongoing feud. Makinde spoke during a public event. He used the moment to…
