The newly appointed Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Dikko, announced on Wednesday that Nigeria’s journey toward a sustainable sports economy has begun. Dikko made this statement during a handover ceremony in Abuja, where former Minister of Sports, John Enoh, passed on the commission’s affairs in a brief but significant event. Reflecting on his history with Nigerian sports development, Dikko noted, “History has a way of coming full…

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended former governor and ex-Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, over allegations of anti-party activities. The suspension takes immediate effect and is pending the outcome of disciplinary proceedings initiated by the state party leadership. The decision follows a request from the Ilesa East Local Government APC Executive Committee, which submitted a petition to the state party chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, outlining…

Former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has accused President Tinubu of betrayal and neglect. Asari, who made the accusation in a viral video on social media, said Tinubu had betrayed him after working for his emergence as the Nigerian president in the 2023 elections. Dokubo claimed that he spent his money canvassing for votes for Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election, only to be abandoned. He, however, vowed to…

As the race for Lagos State’s governorship in 2027 intensifies, three key figures have emerged as frontrunners to succeed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Senator Tokunbo Abiru, Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, and businessman Seyi Tinubu are all vying for the coveted position, according to a ThisDay report. Senator Abiru is known for his financial expertise, having transitioned from banking to politics seamlessly. His background and strategic engagement with Lagos business…

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhancing agricultural development and promoting food security within the state. Speaking at the palace of the Yangede of Epe in the Ondo East Local Government Area, the governor, who is also the gubernatorial candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC), outlined his administration’s priorities. Governor Aiyedatiwa pledged to prioritize community development, assuring residents that his government will not interfere…

Ondo State Governor and gubernatorial candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has pledged to build upon his administration’s achievements over the next four years if re-elected in the upcoming governorship election.  During a campaign tour at the Irele Multipurpose Hall and Civic Centre on Friday, the governor addressed community leaders, emphasising that his administration has made the security of lives and property a top priority. He stated…

The All Progressives Congress (APC), National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, has declared that Rivers State would soon become an APC state. Ganduje, who spoke at APC national headquarters in Abuja when welcoming the 2023 governorship candidate of Action Alliance (AA), Dr. Dawari Ibietela George, and others back to APC, also said the Rivers State chapter of the party would be rebuilt and repositioned. Discussing the rebuilding and strengthening of the party…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will conduct a mock accreditation of voters in preparation for the upcoming Ondo State governorship election on November 16.  The exercise, scheduled for Wednesday, November 6, aims to test the functionality of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the real-time upload of results to the INEC Result Viewing portal. In a statement signed by Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner…

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the upcoming Ondo State governorship election, Agboola Ajayi, has vowed to address the growing insecurity in the state, particularly in its northern regions. This commitment was revealed in a statement by Sam Ogunmusi, Director of New Media for the Ondo PDP Gubernatorial Campaign Council. While speaking at a campaign rally in Okeagbe, covering Akoko North-West and Akoko North-East Local Government Areas, Agboola promised…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Tuesday, continued his campaign trail ahead of the November 16 gubernatorial election by touring various communities in Ese Odo Local Government.  During the visit, he engaged with traditional rulers, religious leaders, and residents. The governor was met with a warm and enthusiastic reception from the communities and received the endorsement of key traditional rulers in the local government. At Bolowo, His Royal Highness, Pere…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said 55,859 voter cards were collected within just five days in preparation for the governorship election scheduled for November 16 in Ondo State. In a statement released on Tuesday, Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee highlighted that these cards were collected by new registrants, as well as by individuals applying for transfers or replacements of…

The Ondo State Police Command has issued a warning regarding the alarming increase in false information circulating on social media as the gubernatorial election approaches. In a statement posted on its X page on Monday, the police noted a troubling trend of old videos and misleading content being shared to incite unrest within the community. One such instance involves a video depicting flooding in Ore from August 2013, which has…