The Kwara Sugar Factory Film Studio in Ilorin was once again a hub of excitement and cultural celebration as Nollywood stars, movie enthusiasts, and government representatives gathered for the premiere of “Apaji” and “The Seat.” The films were produced by Muka Ray Eyiwumi, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on Culture and Tourism.   The event, described as a celebration of Kwara State’s rich cultural heritage and growing entertainment…

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has urged the Nigerian government to prioritise greater investment in the sports sector. In a statement posted on his X page, the 63-year-old emphasised that sports serve not only as a powerful unifying force in Nigeria but also as a significant avenue for youth employment and economic growth. Obi made this call while congratulating Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman,…

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the recent visit by former presidential candidate Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, ex- Cross River State Governor Donald Duke, and other political figures to the Abeokuta, Ogun State home of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, as inconsequential in terms of challenging the APC’s hold on power in the upcoming 2027 elections. The visit, which took place over the weekend, raised eyebrows as it was widely speculated…

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to uphold and protect the fundamental rights of the press,and ensure a sustainable and beneficial tax reforms. Idris gave these assurances yesterday while speaking at the 2024 Annual General Congress of the International Press Institute of Nigeria (IPI). He underscored the government’s dedication to ensuring media freedom, even amid growing concerns over the unlawful detention of…

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State yesterday presented the 2025 State’s budget, christened “Budget of Human Capital Development, Food Security, and Digital Economy,” to the State House of Assembly. The governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula ,said the budget, totalling N550.11 billion, is aimed at promoting sustainable development and improving the well-being of the state’s citizens. Addressing lawmakers at the State Assembly complex in Makurdi,…

President Bola Tinubu, yesterday in Abuja, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to fostering an investor-friendly environment by eliminating administrative hurdles in the energy and solid minerals sectors. Speaking at a business session at the State House, held as part of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s State Visit, Tinubu emphasised that unlocking the untapped potential of Nigeria’s energy sector remains a cornerstone of the country’s developmental agenda. Describing the German President’s visit as a…

Citing division within the party and the need to serve the people of his constituency better, a member of the House of Representatives Fom Dalyop Chollom on Tuesday defected from Labour Party, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Chollom’s resignation letter from the LP was read by the Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas during plenary on Tuesday. In the letter, Chollom who represents the Barkin Ladi/Riyom…

1,500 defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) and Young Progressive Party (YPP) have been received into the All Progressives Congress (APC) by a member of the House of Representatives, Aminu Jaji, (APC-Zamfara). Jaji, who is the Chairman of the House Committee on Ecological Fund, represents Birnin Magaji/Kaura Namoda Federal Constituency. A statement issued in Gusau on Monday by the lawmaker’s Media Assistant, Jamilu Iliyasu…

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State, Mr. Agboola Ajayi, has officially filed a petition at the Ondo State Election Petition Tribunal, challenging the victory of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. This legal move comes 24 days after the election results were declared. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had announced Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner, with…

A crisis seems to be brewing within the Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as Oluwole Oke, a member of the House of Representatives for Ijesa North Federal Constituency, has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of neglecting the people of Ijesa North since his election in 2022. Oke, a fifth-term lawmaker and Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, took to Facebook on Sunday, December 8 evening…

Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has called for more love, care and inclusivity for People Living With Disabilities (PLWDs) in the state. In a statement today, Rabiat Salman, Press Secretary of the Ministry of Youth ,said the governor emphasised that PLWDs deserve equal opportunities to thrive and achieve fulfilment in life. The governor made the call during a mega rally in Ilorin, organised to commemorate the International Day of…

The Labour Party (LP) has described as unfortunate the defection of some of its lawmakers in the House of Representatives to the ruling All Progressives Congress. National Publicity Secretary of the LP, Obiora Ifoh, said this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. Ifoh announced that the LP has opened “A Hall of Shame” to accommodate the names of those who have so dishonoured not only the party but the…