By Muhammed Adeniyi Some Nigerians have criticised former Nigerian President Ibrahim Babangida for annulling the June 12, 1993, presidential election, which resulted in Moshood Abiola losing his victory. This is as Babangida expressed regret over the annulment of the presidential election, acknowledging that the candidate of the Social Democratic Party, MKO Abiola, won the poll. In the concluding section of the 12th chapter of his autobiography launched Thursday in Abuja, titled,…

Senate spokesman, Yemi Adaramodu, has criticised Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for her actions during a heated dispute over seating arrangements in the Senate chamber. The New Daily Prime reported that there’s drama in the Senate on Thursday after Natasha and Senate President Godswill Akpabio engaged in a heated dispute. The Kogi Central lawmaker, representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), refused to sit in her designated seat, citing Order 10 of the…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed that the local government election scheduled for Saturday will proceed as planned under the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC). He made this declaration while receiving a delegation from a civil society coalition in the state to monitor the election. The governor’s stance follows a statement by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, on Thursday, urging…

President Bola Tinubu has commended former military president General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) for his admission that late M.K.O. Abiola won the historic June 12, 1993, presidential election. Speaking on Thursday at the launch of Babangida’s autobiography, A Journey in Service, and a fundraiser for the IBB Presidential Library Project in Abuja, Tinubu described the former leader’s acknowledgement as an act of courage and patriotism. The President, who was the…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has officially withdrawn from the upcoming local government election scheduled for Saturday, February 22. The party’s decision follows a controversial Court of Appeal ruling earlier this month that reinstated its sacked chairmen and councillors. In a letter dated February 17, which was signed by the APC State Publicity Secretary, Alao Kamorudeen, and addressed to the Secretary of the State Independent Electoral Commission…

Former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, has expressed deep regret over the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, describing it as the most difficult period of his life. Speaking at the launch of his memoir, ‘A Journey in Service’, in Abuja on Thursday, Babangida admitted that while the election was credible, his administration failed to complete the process, which he called “a tragic irony of history.” He…

A political analyst, Professor Busuyi Mekusi has explained why removal of the former speaker of Lagos state, Mudashir Obasa was questionable. The crisis at the Lagos State House of Assembly deepened on February 17, further plunging the legislative body into turmoil. The Assembly has remained in the spotlight since January 13, following the removal of its Speaker, Obasa. In the letter, the Assembly’s management informed security agencies of credible intelligence…

A heated exchange broke out in the Senate on Thursday as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan clashed with the leadership over a dispute concerning her seat allocation. The controversy arose after a reshuffle, triggered by opposition lawmakers shifting to the majority wing, led to her seat being reassigned. However, she refused to move. Chief Whip Senator Tahir Monguno defended the decision, citing Senate rules that grant the Senate President the authority to…

Nigeria has been designated as Africa’s Digital Trade Champion, a recognition that could drive the creation of over 10 million new jobs across the continent by the end of 2025. This development affirms Nigeria’s leadership role in shaping Africa’s digital commerce landscape under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Vice President Kashim Shettima, represented by the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to spearheading…

Amid rumours circulating online about her resignation, Princess Mojisola Meranda, the newly elected Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has firmly denied stepping down. In a statement released Tuesday, the Rt. Hon. Speaker reaffirmed her position, declaring that she remains in office and has no plans to resign. Meranda, responding to the reports, emphasized that she is actively fulfilling her legislative responsibilities and dismissed claims of her departure…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has accused the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, of enforcing illegality in the state’s local government administration.  Adeleke made the allegation during a meeting with British diplomats led by the UK’s Deputy High Commissioner, Jonny Baxter. The governor condemned what he described as the IGP’s collusion with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to impose a “non-existent” court order, warning that such actions threaten…

The Senate has directed the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu along with the heads of the National Intelligence Agency and Defence Intelligence Agency, to appear before it regarding allegations that USAID is providing financial support to Boko Haram. The decision to launch an inquiry into potential foreign sponsorship of terrorist organizations, including Boko Haram, was prompted by a motion introduced by Senator Ali Ndume. Lawmakers raised concerns following a viral…