Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has inaugurated 17 newly appointed commissioners into his cabinet. The governor stated that the new team was “carefully chosen” to help drive the state’s development agenda as his administration enters the second half of its first term. During the swearing-in ceremony, Alia charged the commissioners to demonstrate renewed dedication, discipline, and integrity in their service. READ ALSO: Alia suspends 3 officials following Benue Assembly resolutions…

By Ismaeel Aleem  Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, reignited political debate with bold predictions about the 2027 presidential election, claiming President Bola Tinubu would fail to secure a place among the top two contenders. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, El-Rufai suggested the election could go into a run-off, as no candidate was likely to secure the required majority in the first round. He attributed this to widespread dissatisfaction…

President Bola Tinubu has pledged to expedite the implementation of all bilateral agreements signed with Colombia, underscoring Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening international partnerships. The assurance was given during a meeting with Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez at the State House. Tinubu emphasised that in a world of volatile economies and shifting policies, nations must forge new alliances for shared prosperity. READ ALSO: Tinubu greets Bishop Kukah at 73 He assured the…

By Ismaeel Aleem The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday defended the legality of the recently conducted local government elections in Rivers State, dismissing claims of illegality and accusing sections of the media of spreading misinformation due to poor research. Speaking at a media parley, Wike insisted that the elections were held in line with constitutional provisions and presidential powers under emergency rule. READ ALSO: Wike…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Kaduna State Police Command for its handling of the recent attack on the party’s inauguration event. In a statement issued on Sunday, the party accused the police of attempting to “criminalise legitimate political activity” while failing to protect its members from armed thugs. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, faulted the police press release for what he called a “troubling attempt…

The Executive Director of Electoral College Nigeria, Kunle Lawal, has criticised the conduct of the recent local government elections in Rivers State, arguing that the process lacks democratic legitimacy due to the imposition of emergency rule in the state. Lawal made the remarks on Channels Television’s Sunrise programme on Saturday as residents of the state voted to elect chairpersons and councillors across its 23 local government areas. “I don’t see…

By Ismaeel Aleem The Kaduna State Police Command has launched a full investigation into a political meeting allegedly linked to former governor Nasir El-Rufai, which reportedly descended into violence and sporadic gunfire. Police described the incident as a breach of public peace, noting that the gathering, held under the banner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Coalition, took place without prior notification to security agencies. READ ALSO: El-Rufai warns ADC vanguard…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has cast his vote in the Rivers State local government elections, hailing the process as peaceful and dismissing concerns over the lack of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). Wike, a former governor of the state and a two-term local government chairman of Obio/Akpo, voted in his home area of Rumepirikom. Following his vote, he expressed his satisfaction with the…

Prominent human rights activist Deji Adeyanju has stated he would vote for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election if the opposition coalition, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), nominates Peter Obi as its candidate. Adeyanju made the statement on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief. “God forbid that I support APC. If the opposition presents Peter Obi, I will vote for Tinubu,” he said, in response…

By Ismaeel Aleem  Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has addressed comments attributed to his predecessor, Kayode Fayemi, asserting that the people of Ekiti are not ungrateful. The statement, made during a public address in Ado-Ekiti on August 28, 2025, comes amid speculations of a rift between the two leaders, sparked by Fayemi’s alleged remarks suggesting that Ekiti residents failed to appreciate his administration’s contributions. READ ALSO: Oyebanji names Olubamise Provost of…

By Eniola Amadu  Former president Goodluck Jonathan, has called for improvements in the Nigerian electoral system, emphasising on the process for selecting the Independent Electoral Commission Chairman (INEC) and resolving post-electoral disputes. He made this known through his representative, the executive director of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, Ann Iyonu, at the National Action Plan for Electoral Reform Dialogue, organised by the Abuja Schools of Social and Political Thought. He admits…

By Ismaeel Aleem  In a major political shift, former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai on Thursday received hundreds of youths from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The defectors, led by PDP Kaduna State Youth Leader Aliyu Bello, described the move as a “youth revolution” aimed at reshaping the state’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections. READ ALSO: PDP sets September 2 to…