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Adeleke Is Political Orphan Struggling to Join APC, Alleges Omisore

Former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, has described Osun State Governor, Ademola, Adeleke, as a “political orphan” who is desperately seeking entry into the APC.   Omisore made the remarks on Wednesday during an appearance on Politics Today, a political programme aired on Channels Television.   According to him, […]

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Edo State Schedules Local Government Elections for July 11, 2026 Amid Past Leadership Disputes

  The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has officially announced that local government council elections will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The commission made the declaration during a press briefing in Benin City on Tuesday, July 16, 2025, through its chairman, Jonathan Aifuobhokhan, marking the formal commencement of preparations for the exercise. […]

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Buhari’s Family to Receive Lifetime Benefits from Federal Government

The family of late former President Muhammadu Buhari will receive financial allowances and other lifetime benefits from the Nigerian government, in accordance with the nation’s laws on former leaders’ welfare.   Under the Remuneration of Former Presidents and Heads of State (and Other Ancillary Matters) Act, 1999 (CAP R6, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, […]

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Shagari’s Grandson Commends Tinubu for Honoring Buhari  

The grandson of former President Shehu Shagari, Nura Muhammad Mahe, has praised President Bola Tinubu for showing respect to his predecessor, the late President Muhammadu Buhari, by attending his funeral and organizing a state burial.   In a statement, Mahe highlighted the contrast between Tinubu’s actions and how Buhari treated Shagari after his passing. Despite […]

Oyetola Floats Scheme to End Fish Importation, Boost Local Production

  The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has pledged to end Nigeria’s overreliance on fish importation by significantly ramping up domestic fish production through coordinated reforms in the aquaculture and fisheries sector.   Speaking at a high-level consultative meeting held in Abuja with leaders of major fisheries cooperative groups, Oyetola revealed an […]