The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Barrister Boss Mustapha has been appointed as Adamawa State’s representative on the Board of Trustees of the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund. Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has approved the appointment. He said the appointment reflects his administration’s commitment to strengthening regional security architecture and ensuring Adamawa State is effectively represented in critical decision-making on the safety of lives and property. The Governor, in a...

The Presidency has dismissed recent calls by Peter Obi for the resignation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the remarks as “childish and hollow” and a distraction from governance. In a strongly worded statement issued on Sunday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, criticised the former Anambra State governor for drawing comparisons between Nigeria’s political system and that of the United Kingdom. “Peter Obi’s latest comments calling for President Bola...

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has sought the immediate and unconditional release of activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, following his arrest and remand. Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, on Monday, remanded Sowore at the Kuje Correctional Center pending the hearing of his application challenging the revocation of his bail. He also dismissed Sowore’s application seeking the judge’s recusal over alleged bias...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Abiodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. Announcing the final results, the commission said Oyebanji polled 319,224 votes to defeat his closest challengers and secure a fresh four-year mandate. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) scored 40,543 votes, while the African Democratic Congress (ADC) garnered 12,872 votes. Declaring the result, the Returning Officer said Oyebanji, having satisfied...