Seven governorship aspirants who participated in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary in Ondo State have declared their support for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The aspirants, including Morayo Lebi, Dayo Faduyile, Soji Ehinlanwo, Diran Iyantan, Mayowa Akinfolarin, Funmilayo Waheed-Adekojo, and Jimi Odimayo, made their positions known in a joint statement signed in Akure on Thursday. According to the aspirants, their support for Aiyedatiwa is in the interest of peace and the party’s resounding victory in the November 16 poll. They stressed that the party’s position is clear, and Aiyedatiwa ..read more

On Friday, May 17, 2024, Vice President Kashim Shettima will preside over a high-level discussion aimed at building on the progress made during the first year of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The event is part of the Tinubu administration’s efforts to harness international collaboration in achieving the goals of the Renewed Hope Agenda. READ ALSO: PAP: Niger Delta Youths Declare Support For Otuaro, Commends Tinubu According to Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President in the Office of the Vice President, who addressed a press conference at the Presidential ..read more

The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to borrow $500 million for the government’s mass metering project, aimed at providing prepaid electricity meters to Nigerian households. The approval was announced on Wednesday by Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, following a recommendation from the committee on local and foreign debt. According to Haruna Manu, vice chairman of the committee, the loan terms are favorable and will not hinder the country’s economic growth. READ ALSO: Death Penalty for Drug Offenses Approved by Senate in NDLEA Act Amendment The committee had delayed ..read more

Senator Ali Ndume, the Senate Chief Whip has made a candid admission about the prevalence of corruption among Nigerian politicians, saying it is people-driven. In a recent interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Ndume revealed that many politicians engage in corrupt practices, stealing public funds and sharing the loot with citizens to secure re-election. According to Ndume, who represents Borno South, this type of corruption is “people-driven” and relatively small-scale, with politicians stealing amounts like N1 billion. He contrasted it with more egregious cases of corruption, such as emb ..read more

The Lagos State Government has announced the passing of Gboyega Soyannwo, the Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Soyannwo died on Wednesday, May 15, at the age of 55, after a brief illness. Sanwo-Olu has extended his condolences to the Soyannwo family, describing him as a “brother and a servant of the people.” His condolence message was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso. The Governor said: “With deep sorrow, the Lagos State Government announces the passing of the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCoS) to Mr Governor, Gboye ..read more

The House of Representatives has raised concerns over the status of the Presidential Air Fleet after President Bola Tinubu had to charter a private aircraft during his recent official trips to the Netherlands and Saudi Arabia. The House feared that the development puts the security of Tinubu at risk and doesn’t speak well of the country to the international community. Reports indicated that a presidential jet encountered mechanical issues during the President’s visit to the Netherlands in April. During deliberations, the Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda, asserted that there was no issue with a ..read more

On May 14, 2024, the 7th Assembly of the Ekeremor Local Government Legislative Arm convened for their inaugural plenary session at the legislative chamber in Ekeremor Town, the headquarters of Ekeremor Local Government. The plenary fulfilled the requirements outlined in Section 14(4) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFRN) 1999 as amended, as well as Section 29(1), Section 33(2), and Section 34(1-4) of the Bayelsa State Local Government Law 2000 as amended. Also, it adhered to Chapter 1, Paragraph 33(1) of the Handbook of Local Government Administration 1997. READ ALSO:&n ..read more

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has revealed that many projects commissioned by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike remain unpaid, leaving the state with debts to contractors. According to Fubara, he regretted the situation as his administration is now being pursued by these unpaid contractors seeking payment. Speaking during the commissioning of the Ebubu-Aleto-Eteo project in Eleme Local Government Area, the Governor stressed the importance of transparency in governance. He pointed out that his administration has a comprehensive white paper detailing the costs of all projects executed, ens ..read more

Ijaws in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State have warned against plots for Itsekiris to retain the chairmanship seat in the Council. In a press conference on Tuesday in Diebiri town, various Ijaw leaders across the local government called on Governor Oborevwori to respect the gentleman agreement of rotating the Council chairmanship between the Ijaws and Itsekiris. The leaders led by the Acting Chairman of Diebiri Governing Council, Comrade Alex Misoro, argued that since Itsekiris held the office for the last two tenures, it is only fair for the office to occupied by an Ijaw i ..read more

The people of Diebiri have called on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to consider a son from the community as chairman of the Warri South West Local Government Area. In a press conference on Tuesday at the Diebiri town hall, various leaders of the community called on Governor Oborevwori to respect the gentleman agreement of rotating the Council chairmanship between the Ijaws and Itsekiris. The leaders noted that while it is the turn of Ijaws to produce the next charman, the Diebiris have not occupied the seat since the inception of the Council. Calling on Oborevwori to consider a Diebiri son for th ..read more