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2027: Jandor Declares Intention To Contest For Lagos Governorship Poll
A former Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has announced his intention to contest the 2027 Lagos governorship election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. Adediran, who defected back to the APC in March, two weeks after leaving the PDP, was a challenger to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the 2023...
Otti Urges Nigerians To Look Beyond Frustrations, Recommit To Nation-Building
Governor Alex Otti has called on Nigerians to set aside present frustrations and recommit themselves to building a united and progressive nation. https://youtu.be/KDd5J11BSq4 Speaking in Umuahia during Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary celebration, Otti acknowledged that while many citizens have felt disappointed with the country’s trajectory, the spirit of patriotism remains alive. “We must never mistake momentary discontent with lifetime disconnection,” he said....
Tinubu’s Fuel Subsidy Embargo Necessary To Rescue Nigeria’s Economy
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday said his decision to end fuel subsidy was not an easy one, but a necessary step to rescue the economy and redirect Nigeria’s wealth to benefit ordinary citizens. In his Independence Day broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 65th anniversary, the President recalled inheriting what he described as a “near-collapsed economy” and said tough choices had to...
Osimhen’s Winning Goal Sets Champions League Record against Liverpool
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, on Tuesday, set a new milestone in the UEFA Champions League as he became the first Nigerian player to reach double figures in the history of the competition (excluding qualifying). The 26-year-old was named in manager Okan Buruk’s starting line-up as Turkish Super Lig giants, Galatasaray, welcomed reigning Premier League champions Liverpool to the Rams...
“Tinubu Committed To Stability In Governance” -SGF
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, on Tuesday, assured Nigerians that the administration of President Bola Tinubu is strongly committed to policy continuity and the stability of governance. Akume declared this at the inauguration and maiden lecture of the Renewed Hope Grassroots Movement in Abuja. Akume, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of Political and...
Osun 2026: APC Releases Party Schedules, Fixes Nomination Fee At N50m
The All Progressives Congress on Tuesday released the schedule of activities and fees for the 2026 governorship election in Osun State, detailing timelines for nomination, screening, delegate congresses, and primary elections. In a statement signed by the National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, and issued from the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, the APC said the election process will commence with...
FG Begins Appointment Process For New INEC Chair
Potential candidates nominated to succeed Prof. Mahmud Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission are being interviewed and vetted ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s consultations with the Council of State, according to PUNCH report. Impeccable sources close to the development told our correspondent that while the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation prepares to...
C’River PDP Affirms State Congress Legitimacy
The Cross River State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has distanced itself from the National Working Committee’s (NWC) recent statements questioning the legitimacy of the state congress. In a press statement, Mike Ojisi, the Cross River PDP Publicity Secretary, asserted that the congress was duly authorised, monitored, and attended by all party leaders and structures in the state. Ojisi...
IPAC Flags Anambra Governorship As Crucial Test For Nigeria’s Democratic System
The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has said the forthcoming November 8, 2025 Anambra governorship election will serve as a crucial test for Nigeria’s democratic system ahead of the 2027 general election. In a statement signed by its National Chairman, Dr. Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, the Council congratulated Nigerians on the country’s 65th Independence anniversary while warning that credibility, inclusiveness, and...
“FG Commence N32,000 Pension Increment Payment To Retirees” – PTAD
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate has announced the start of implementation of the new pension increments for pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme, saying the adjustments will be reflected in the September 2025 payroll cycle. In a statement signed by Management and posted on its X handle, PTAD said the increase package includes a fixed N32,000 payment alongside percentage increases...
