President Buhari told INEC not to change the schedule for the elections in 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari has told the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that no changes to the dates for the general election in 2023 will be allowed. This is to make sure that the schedule is strictly followed. INEC’s plan from last year says that the elections for Governor and State Assembly will be held on … Read more

“Peter Obi is an opportunist whose party doesn’t have any structure.” – Seun Kuti

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party (LP), has been called an “opportunist” by Nigerian Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti. Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s son said this during an interview on TheMicOn Podcast. He also said that Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate for the African Action Congress (AAC), is his favorite candidate. He said that … Read more

After receiving N6.69 million, Atiku claims INEC has not yet provided us with important documentation

Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential candidate, accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday of impeding the prosecution of his case. On Wednesday in Abuja, Atiku informed the Presidential Election Petition Court, PEPC, that despite having paid the commission N6.69 million for certified true copies of papers he intended to offer … Read more

Buhari reviews naval fleet, makes demand from Nigerian military

President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday, expressed confidence that the incoming administration of President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu would continue to provide crucial support to the Nigerian Navy, maintaining the positive trajectory achieved during his own tenure. Speaking at the Presidential Fleet Review held at the Naval Dockyard Limited, Victoria Island, Lagos, possibly the last in his capacity … Read more

Wale Edun and Dele Alake are among the Special Advisors that Tinubu names

The following have been appointed as Special Advisers with the approval of President Bola Tinubu: The newly appointed individuals are Mrs. Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser, Energy, Mr. Dele Alake, Special Adviser, Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Mr. Yau Darazo, Special Adviser, Political and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Mr. Wale Edun, Special Adviser, Monetary Policies. Others include … Read more

Abiodun receives Certificate of Return, says mandate call to renewed hope

Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, received his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and attributed his victory at the March 18 governorship election to the Almighty God and the benevolence of the people of the state. Abiodun, who alongside his deputy, Mrs. Noimot Salako-Oyedele and 25 winners in the … Read more

Falz’s knee surgery at 33 makes me rethink Tinubu’s mobility issues – Reno Omokri

Reno Omokri, a former media aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, has said the recent knee surgery undergone by rapper, Falz gave him a cause to rethink the president-elect, Bola Tinubu’s mobility issues. He said maybe it was wrong to have mocked Tinubu over his health issues, adding that if Falz can have mobility issues at … Read more

As Political Thugs Set Fire to the Venue, Atiku’s Rivers Campaign DG Escapes Assassination

Dr. Abiye Sekibo, the Director General of the People’s Democratic Party’s Campaign Council in Rivers State, escaped being assassinated on Thursday ahead of the PDP presidential campaign rally in the state. On Thursday night, at Rainbow Town in Port Harcourt, gunmen dressed in police uniforms opened fire on the Land Cruiser bulletproof jeep of the … Read more

UNICEF visits Gov. Ugwuanyi, lauds partnership on PHC, others

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expressed gratitude to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for the fruitful working relationship and partnership it enjoyed with the state under his administration. UNICEF also applauded Governor Ugwuanyi for his administration’s great developmental strides, especially for the survival and welfare of children and women. The international body … Read more