POLITICS

Aiyedatiwa Sworn In As Ondo State Governor

Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been inaugurated as the governor of Ondo State, marking the beginning of his first full four-year term after replacing Governor Rotimi Akeredolu who died in office in 2023. The ceremony took place on Monday at the Ondo State Sports Complex…

26/02/2025

NNPP Suspends Senator Kawu, Three Others Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has suspended Senator Kawu Sumaila, who represents Kano South Senatorial district, over alleged anti-party activities and his association with the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje. Senator Kawu was suspended alongside three other…

25/02/2025

Nasarawa Gov Appoints First Female AG/CJ in State’s 29-yr History

Governor Sule Abdullahi of Nasarawa has appointed the first female attorney general and commissioner of justice 29 years since the creation of the state. Barr. Jugbo Hauwa Samuel, the first female attorney general and commissioner of justice, succeeded Barr. Labaran Magaji (currently the…

24/02/2025

Osun LG Polls: Don’t Truncate Democracy, Makinde Warns APC

The Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) not to truncate democracy by resorting to self-help on local government administration in Osun State. The governor gave this warning on Sunday during the swearing-in of the 30 newly-elected local government chairmen…

24/02/2025

Governor Oborevwori Visits Family Of Late Edwin Clark

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late elder statesman, Edwin Clark, at his hometown in Kiagbodo, Burutu Local Government Area. During his visit, the governor expressed his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family, the…

22/02/2025

Governor Mutfwang Suspends Mining Activities In Plateau

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has signed an executive order suspending mining activities in the state with immediate effect. The governor explained that the measure is being taken to protect places of mining activities in the state, while a technical committee which…

22/02/2025

LG Election Commences In Osun Despite Suspension Calls By AGF, Police

Voting commenced in the Osun State local government election on Saturday morning as scheduled despite prior controversy. The exercise commenced in some local governments as early as 8am, including Ede North Local Government Area where Governor Ademola Adeleke voted. The governor after casting his…

22/02/2025

Obasa Denies Alleged Discovery of Firearms at Lagos Assembly Office

The ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has denied reports linking him to some firearms allegedly uncovered at his office. Online reports on Tuesday alleged that 47 pump-action guns were discovered by officials of the Department of State…

19/02/2025

Benue Assembly Removes Justice Ikpembese As CJ Over Petition From Gov Alia

The Benue State House of Assembly has removed Justice Maurice Ikpembese as the Chief Judge of the state. The assembly also recommended the swearing in of Justice Theresa Igoche who is the next most senior judge as the acting chief judge of the…

19/02/2025

Edo Assembly Approves Death Penalty For Kidnappers

The Edo State House of Assembly has passed a bill amending the Kidnapping Prohibition Amendment Law of 2013 and addressing related matters during its second reading. The bill prescribes the death penalty for kidnappers and mandates the confiscation and demolition of properties used…

19/02/2025