INEC Sets Dates For Ekiti, Osun Gubernatorial Elections

Swears In Six New RECs To Commence CVR, Conduct 17 Bye-Elections The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed dates for the gubernatorial elections in Ekiti and Osun States for Saturday, July 20, and Saturday, August 8, 2026, respectively. Professor Mahmood Yakubu, INEC Chairman, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja during the swearing-in of six newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), whose nominations were recently confirmed by the National Assembly. The INEC boss noted that...

Okpebholo, Idahosa, APC Leaders Celebrate Appeal Court Victory

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has lauded the Appeal Court judgment which gave victory to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), saying that the regular defeat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has given the people continuous cause for celebration. The State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, party leaders, youths, market women, and other party stalwarts, joined the Governor on a motorcade around Benin City to celebrate the Appeal Court judgment. According to...

2nd Anniversary: Buratai Commends Tinubu’s Economic Policies

Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen TY Buratai (rtd), has commended the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu while assessing his two years in office. Buratai, who spoke at the Timelineng lecture titled “Importance of the media in information gathering, stated that in the face of security challenges, the achievements of President Bola Tinubu and others barriers held in Lagos yesterday, said that the administration of President Tinubu has done well, given the...

Enugu Governor Mbah Recounts His 2-Year Achievements

The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, on Thursday, 29th May, recounted his achievements during his 2 years in office. At the event, which witnessed a mammoth crowd at the Okpara Square in Enugu metropolis, Dr. Mbah reiterated his administration’s vision: to lay the foundations for a prosperous Enugu, built on access, equity, and excellence. Some of the significant achievements are: over 800 kilometres of roads built, 5 ultra-modern transport terminals—Holy Ghost Terminals 1...

Over 220,000 Residents Benefit From State Health Insurance Scheme, Kogi Govt

The Kogi State Government has said that 220,495 citizens have enrolled under its Health Insurance Scheme, a landmark achievement aimed at making healthcare more accessible and affordable across the state, in a significant stride toward achieving universal health coverage. This was disclosed in a press statement on Wednesday issued by the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, stressing that the scheme, which is driven by the Kogi State Health Insurance...

We’re Stronger, Better As Community, ECOWAS, President Says

…Seeks Recommitment Of Member States The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS),  Omar Alieu Touray has said that the regional body is stronger together as a community. He also urged member states to recommit themselves to strengthening the regional body. Touray, in his welcome address during the celebration of the 50 years anniversary of the Commission in Lagos on Wednesday, outlined the various achievements recorded as a body. He said, “In...

Tinubu Marks 2 Years in Office, Says Economic Reforms Are Working

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says his administration has made “undeniable progress” in stabilising the economy, improving national security, and laying a solid foundation for long-term growth, as he marks the second anniversary of his presidency. In a national address released through the State House on Wednesday, 29 May 2025, President Tinubu praised the resilience of Nigerians and defended his administration’s tough economic decisions, including the removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of the foreign...

Debt May Exceed ₦180T as Tinubu Seeks NASS Approval for New Loan

…Presidency Clarifies Tinubu’s Medium-Term Borrowing Plan Nigeria’s total debt may soon climb above ₦180 trillion, following President Bola Tinubu’s request to the National Assembly for approval of a borrowing plan covering both foreign and domestic loans worth ₦34.15 trillion. In separate letters sent to the Senate and House of Representatives, the President asked lawmakers to endorse a borrowing arrangement that includes over $21.5 billion in external loans and a domestic bond of ₦757.9 billion to...

Tinubu Appoints New Governing Councils for UniAbuja, UNN,  NAU

President Bola Tinubu has appointed new members to the governing councils of three prominent federal universities: the University of Abuja (also known as Yakubu Gowon University), the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (NAU). This development follows the President’s earlier decision in February to dissolve the governing council of the University of Abuja and remove its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aisha Maikudi, amid controversies surrounding her appointment. According to a statement by Presidential...

Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele Challenges FG’s Seizure of Multibillion-Naira Abuja Estate

Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has filed an appeal seeking to overturn a court ruling that granted the federal government ownership of a vast estate comprising 753 housing units in Abuja. The estate, located at Plot 109, Cadastral Zone C09, Lokogoma District, spans approximately 150,500 square metres. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had previously secured interim and final forfeiture orders for the property on 1 November and 2 December...

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