As the local government election gets underway in Rivers State, suspected arsonists, in the early hours of Saturday, detonated explosives at the state secretariat of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), in Port Harcourt, the state capital. A short video clip trending on social media platforms showed that the main gate and the security post of the APC secretariat and some parts of the building were damaged by the explosive,…

With the local government election in Rivers State finally here, there is palpable tension and uncertainty over the conduct of the election due to conflicting signals from many quarters. The heated battle for supremacy between the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, Nyesom Wike, and the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has raised the tension in the state, and the duo is locked in a fight to finish in the quest for…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced on Friday the commencement of the onboarding ceremony for 2,500 interns as part of the Lagos State Graduate Internship Placement Programme (GIPP). In a statement shared on his X page, Governor Sanwo-Olu highlighted that the initiative was designed to address youth unemployment by equipping young graduates with essential skills and practical experience, paving the way for greater career opportunities. “There is a significant gap…

In a bold statement, former governor Rabiu Kwankwaso has asserted his political stature, declaring himself “bigger” than Peter Obi, whom he referred to as his “younger brother.” Kwankwaso, who holds a PhD, highlighted his past governance achievements in Kano State, suggesting he outperformed Obi during his tenure as governor. While addressing supporters, Kwankwaso expressed a willingness to serve as Obi’s deputy, but emphasized that this would be contingent upon specific…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to creating more opportunities for women, aiming to promote gender balance and strengthen women’s empowerment initiatives. The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan in a statement said he made these remarks during the grand finale of the ‘Community Engagement Outreach’ organised by the O’datiwa Women Initiative, led by his Special Adviser on Women Affairs, Seun Osamaye, in Akure. The O’datiwa…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has approved N3.3 billion for the payment of accrued pension rights (bond certificates) to workers who retired under the Contributory Pension Scheme across the state. This announcement was made in a statement on Thursday by the State Head of Service, Ayanleye Aina. According to the statement, N1.5 billion has been allocated for retirees at the state level, including those from Ministries, Departments, Agencies, secondary…

Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), in the last general elections, has ripped into the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that the ruling party’s inept leadership and unpopular policies have worsened poverty and hunger in the country and gradually killing Nigerians. Speaking at the 7th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the NNPP in Abuja, Kwankwaso also stated that the Peoples Democratic Party…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stated that Nigeria has yet to make satisfactory progress in promoting political inclusivity and ensuring that elections are genuinely free and fair. In his 64th Independence Day message, the 2023 presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) emphasised that democracy is fundamental to the country’s institutions and is rooted in the principles of the rule of law. He urged the political elite to…

The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to take immediate and decisive action to reverse the nation’s decline. In his Independence Day message shared on X, Mr Obi warned that Nigeria is on the brink of economic and social collapse, calling for a united effort to rescue the country from further deterioration. He stressed the need for Nigerians to make a solemn commitment to create a…

President Bola Tinubu announced on Tuesday that his administration has restored peace to numerous communities in the northern region, enabling thousands of displaced residents to return to their homes. During his Independence Day nationwide address, President Tinubu acknowledged that while progress has been made, the work remains ongoing. He noted that security agencies are fully committed to bringing the situation to a swift and conclusive end. He said: “As soon…

President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged that his administration assumed leadership of Nigeria at a pivotal moment in the nation’s history. In his Independence Day address to the nation on Tuesday, President Tinubu highlighted the significant challenges his government faced upon taking office. He noted that the economy was struggling against numerous headwinds, while national security had been severely compromised. The President described Nigeria as standing at a ‘dizzying crossroads’ forced…

Yet another high-profile personality has jumped into the raging controversy about people behind the heightened spate of banditry in the northwestern part of the country with a former governorship candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in the 2019 governorship election in Zamfara State, Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi alleging that top politicians are sponsoring the crime in the region. He claimed that some unscrupulous politicians have been using banditry…