Re-electing Tinubu In 2027 Will Be Sad Commentary On Nigeria – Osuntokun 

Mr. Akin Osuntokun, a former Director-General of the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign Council has said it will be a sad commentary on Nigeria if President Bola Tinubu is re-elected in 2027  Osuntokun, a former Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) spoke on the backdrop of a mega coalition of some opposition politicians challenging Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next presidential election. He said, “If Tinubu wins the...

Bill To Amend Electoral Act 2022 Passes Second Reading At The Senate

A bill seeking to amend the Electoral Act 2022, to provide for the conduct of all elections in one day has passed for a second reading at the Senate on Thursday. The current Act provides for the conduct of Presidential and National Assembly elections in February, while governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections are held in March. The bill, sponsored by Senator Saliu Mustapha  (APC, Kwara Central) is also seeking a shorter campaign period...

President Tinubu to Mark 73rd Birthday with National Prayer Session

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will mark his 73rd birthday on Saturday with a special prayer session at the National Mosque in Abuja. The prayer, scheduled for Friday, will focus on national peace, progress, and prosperity, aligning with the President’s commitment to spiritual reflection and divine guidance in leadership. In a statement released by the State House on Thursday, the President expressed gratitude to God for preserving and strengthening him in his leadership role. “I am...

Reps Push for the Office of Prime Minister, Age Limit for Presidential Candidates

The House of Representatives has intensified its push for constitutional amendments, passing not less than 39 bills in two legislative sittings this week. Among the major proposals are the creation of the Office of the Prime Minister as Head of Government and a 60-year age limit for presidential and governorship candidates. Other bills seek to establish state and local government police, introduce special legislative seats for persons with disabilities, and implement electoral reforms. State and...

Atiku’s camp challenges EFCC over money laundering allegations

President Bola Tinubu’s associates have been warned by the Atiku Abubakar Media Office to desist from campaign of calumny against the former Vice President. The media office on Thursday, while reacting to the allegations of money laundering, challenged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to make public the outcome of its investigation. The statement reads, “We at Atiku Media Office have taken note of reports in a section of the media that the Governor of Lagos State,...

Knocks on Dave Umahi Over Comments During Anambra Visit

The Minister for Works and former governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. Dave Umahi has come under intense criticism over his comments during a recent visit to Anambra to flag off a continuation of the Second Niger Bridge project. During this visit, the Minister was reported to have said shortly after he was hosted in the Anambra State Government House, that there is no opposition in Anambra State. This comment has infuriated his party members to...

Ebonyi Assembly Endorses Referendum For Creation Of 12 More LGAs

A referendum for the creation of 12 additional Local Government Areas in the Ebonyi state in addition to the already existing 13 LGAs has been adopted by the Ebonyi State House of Assembly. The creation of LGAs aims to bring the government closer to the people and thereby alleviate their suffering. The motion for the adoption of the request was moved by the Chief Whip of the House and member representing Edda West, Hon. Prince...

Abe’s Death: Japan court disbands Unification Church

The controversial Unification Church linked to the death of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been disbanded. The Unification Church, which was started in South Korea, has established a presence in Japan since the 1960s. The name “Moonies” was derived from the name of its founder, Sun Myung Moon. A Japanese court ordered the disbandment of the church following the shock killing of Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022 brought the church under scrutiny....

Enugu Govt to Partners with FG on Relocation of Correctional Centre

The Enugu State Government has assured the Federal Government of Nigeria of its readiness to partner with it in relocating the Enugu Correctional Centre, currently located at GRA, to a new site outside the metropolis. Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah made this assurance on Wednesday when he received members of the House of Representatives Committee on Reformatory Institutions at the state Government House, Enugu; the Committee Chairman, Chinedu Ogah, led the team. “It is highly commendable...

PANDEF Commends Tinubu For Signing South-South Development Commission Bill

Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), the apex body of the South-South geopolitical zone, has commended President Bola Tinubu for signing the South-South Development Commission Bill into law. The sociocultural and political organisation has in a press release on Wednesday signed by its National Chairman, Ambassador Dr. Godknows Boladei Igali, stated that the action has boosted the confidence of its people in the commitment of the Federal Government to promote regional development across the country. The statement...

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