The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has approved the appointment of the following persons as Special Advisers, SPAs, and Senior Special Assistants, SSAs. A press release signed by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on Wednesday lists the appointees; Hon. Chukwudi Ezinwa — Special Adviser on Labour Union and Association Matters. Hon. Sunday Nnamani (Orlando)— Special Adviser on Special Duties Mr. Williams Chukwu — Special Adviser on Agriculture Prince...

Some Presidential candidates of political parties on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in Abuja, signed a Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 general elections, pledging to conduct their campaigns peacefully and respect the democratic process before, during, and after the elections. The Peace Accord, therefore, seeks to establish a common commitment to peaceful political competition. The signing of the accord held at the International Conference Center, Abuja, was organized by the National Peace Committee, as political...

… Says God, Osun Voters Made His Victory Possible Governor Ademola Adeleke has denied claims of any alliance with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Saturday’s Osun State gubernatorial election. Adeleke, in a statement on Tuesday, signed by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, noted that he had no electoral deal or partnership with the ADC before, during, and after the governorship election. According to the governor, God and Osun voters made his victory possible, even...

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said President Bola Tinubu could have secured victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Osun governorship election if he had chosen to deploy the power and influence of the Federal Government. Wike, a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said the outcome of the August 15 election showed that Tinubu allowed the poll to proceed without federal interference. The Minister spoke...

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has warned political parties and candidates against inflammatory campaigns, violence, and disinformation as political activities for the 2027 general elections enter a critical phase. Amupitan spoke on Tuesday in Abuja at the signing of the First National Peace Accord for the 2027 elections, where he urged political leaders to ensure that their supporters and campaign organisations abide by the commitments contained in...