Presidential spokesperson Daniel Bwala has criticised Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, over his recent remarks about the Bola Tinubu administration. Bwala, Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, questioned Obi’s right to comment on the June 12, 1993 democratic struggle, stating that Obi was in Asia at the time, engaged in business activities, with no record of involvement in the struggle. During the Democracy Day…

Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, has warned that despite nearly three decades of uninterrupted civil rule, Nigeria’s democracy remains dangerously underdeveloped. Delivering a paper titled “Required Reforms for Stronger Democratic Institutions in Nigeria” at The Platform Nigeria: June 12 Edition, organised by The Covenant Nation Global in Lagos, Professor Jega criticised the country’s failure to transform democratic rituals into meaningful governance. “We have…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Friday launched the second phase of the Federal Government’s Conditional Cash Transfer scheme, disbursing ₦75,000 each to 16,255 vulnerable residents across the state’s eighteen local government areas. The official flag-off ceremony, held at the Akure South Local Government Secretariat, marked the distribution of Renewed Hope Debit Cards to thousands of beneficiaries under the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP), implemented in partnership with the…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has defended the ₦39 billion spent on renovating the International Conference Centre in Abuja, describing the project as both “necessary” and “comprehensive.” Speaking at the commissioning of the newly completed Left-Hand Service Carriageway on Friday, Wike stated that aside from the structure’s blockwork, everything within the centre was replaced. “Everything in that Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre was changed,” Wike said.…

The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure has reportedly dismissed an application by the All Progressives Congress (APC) seeking to relist its appeal against a Federal High Court judgment that nullified the October 15, 2022, local government elections in Osun State. According to New Daily Prime, the Federal High Court in Osogbo had earlier declared the controversial elections through which APC chairmen were elected null and void. Although the APC…

President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Sam Amuka-Pemu, known as Uncle Sam, on the occasion of his 90th birthday, describing him as an ‘eminent statesman and journalism icon.’ In a statement issued from the State House, Mr Tinubu hailed the Vanguard newspaper publisher for his unwavering dedication to journalism, resilience through decades of media challenges, and for shaping Nigeria’s media landscape with integrity and vision. “Today, I celebrate…

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) on Friday criticised the behaviour of Senator Adams Oshiomhole, a former governor of Edo State, during an incident at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed Airport. AON described it as inappropriate and reflective of a broader pattern of rising passenger misconduct on local flights. On Wednesday, Air Peace and Oshiomhole engaged in a war of words following an incident at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1, Zulu Hall.…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has nominated twelve individuals for appointment as commissioners in the Ondo State Executive Council. This was disclosed in a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Friday. Mr Aiyedatiwa has forwarded their names to the state House of Assembly for confirmation. The governor made this request in an official letter addressed to the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Olamide Oladiji.…

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and former Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has reaffirmed his commitment to lead the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun and return the party to power in the 2026 governorship election. Speaking through Mr Richard Tinubu, former Director-General of the State Bureau of Social Services, at an event organised by the APC-affiliated Iron Ladies Group in Osogbo, Oyetola called for unity within the…

Chief Olu Falae, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and 1999 presidential candidate, has claimed he was the true winner of the election that marked Nigeria’s return to civilian rule—not General Olusegun Obasanjo. Speaking on Arise TV’s Morning Show during a special Democracy Day broadcast, Falae alleged the 1999 election results were manipulated in favour of Obasanjo. Quoting the findings of his late legal counsel, Chief J.O.K. Ajayi,…

Retired Major Hamza Al-Mustapha has formally declared his intention to contest in Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, saying this time his ambition is “serious and unwavering.” Speaking during an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, Al-Mustapha who once served as Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha spoke extensively on issues of democracy, security, and governance in Nigeria. “God willing, I only tested it, but this…

Bello El-Rufai, a member of the House of Representatives representing Kaduna North, has publicly expressed regret for his past criticism of former President Goodluck Jonathan, admitting that he was naive at the time. The Kaduna lawmaker noted that he failed to realise that Nigeria had a good governance under Jonathan due to his naivety. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Bello, son of former Kaduna State governor Nasir…