By Ibrahim Bello Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi on Thursday inaugurated a consensus committee to harmonise the interests of aspirants ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries for the 2027 general elections. Inaugurating the committee in Birnin Kebbi, Idris described the APC in the state as peaceful, united,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Thursday swore in a National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and four new Permanent Secretaries. The brief ceremony took place at the State House, Abuja, shortly before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. TheContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has declared its readiness to offer Nigerians a viable alternative to other political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. National Chairman of the party, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The Yoruba Youth Assembly (YYA) has passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu, citing “significant progress” in national transformation. YYA President, Mr Olarinde Thomas, said this in a statement issued in Lagos after the assembly’s strategic meeting held withContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu A former House of Representatives member, Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, on Wednesday joined the race for Edo South Senatorial seat on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC). Ogbeide-Ihama, during his declaration at Ward II in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo, declared that his eight yearsContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Yatai The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday empowered 870 youths in Plateau with cash and other items. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the move was under the Renew Hope Scale-Up Grant, an initiative of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of theContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senate has taken steps to address the devastating fire outbreak at the Head Bridge Building Materials Market in Onitsha, Anambra. This followed the adoption of a motion of “Urgent National Importance” sponsored by Sen. Tony Nwoye (ADC-Anambra) during Wednesday’s plenary. Presenting the motion,Continue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senate has approved 516,333,700 dollar syndicated financing facility for the construction of Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway. This followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts during plenary on Wednesday The approval followed a letter fromContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu Sen. Kamorudeen Oyewumi (Osun West) has commended President Bola Tinubu for the ongoing construction work on the Ibadan-Ilesa-Akure road project. Speaking under matters of personal explanation during Senate plenary on Tuesday in Abuja, Oyewumi said that he had, on three occasions, moved motions calling forContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Senate on Wednesday ordered an investigation into renewed attacks in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa. The lawmakers also directed immediate provision of relief materials for displaced residents following violent assaults on communities, including Kwa, Gyakan, Rigange, Waduku and Tchobo, by gunmen reportedly ridingContinue Reading
