The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Lagos State has expressed dissatisfaction with the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) over its handling of the guidelines for the upcoming 2025 Local Government election in the state. In a statement issued on Saturday by Mrs. Temilade Akinade, IPAC’s Chairperson, and George Ashiru, the council’s Public Relations Officer,
The Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Youth and Sports, has released the official shortlist of nominees for the 2025 edition of the Most Impactful Young Persons Award, an initiative designed to honour exceptional youths who have demonstrated excellence and contributed significantly to both state and national development. This year’s award is themed “Unlocking
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has dismissed the resignation of its State Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kennedy Ikantu Peretei, amid growing internal tensions within the party. In what appears to be a bid to quell looming cracks, the leadership of the party, led by the Chairman of the State Caretaker Committee, Dr. Bakitta
In a significant milestone for Abia State, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has inaugurated the reconstructed 46.36km Umuahia–Uzuakoli–Akara–Alayi–Abiriba road, now renamed Joe Irukwu Way in honor of the late Joe Irukwu, a former President of Ohaneze Ndigbo. The ceremony, held in Uzuakoli, Bende Local Government Area, was attended by dignitaries and residents who praised the transformation
Gabonese voters have begun casting their ballots in the country’s first presidential election since the 2023 coup that ended the Bongo family’s 55-year rule. The election, held on April 12, 2025, features eight candidates, with Brice Oligui Nguema, the leader of the coup and current transitional president, widely expected to emerge victorious. Nguema has been
In a significant political move, Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led a delegation of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) to meet former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Kaduna. This visit occurred just hours after a notable delegation of opposition leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar
In a heartfelt gesture, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Mr. Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on his 60th birthday. Mr. Morka is a distinguished human rights lawyer, urban development specialist, and founder of the Social and Economic Rights Action Center (SERAC). His illustrious career also includes serving
Renowned human rights advocate and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has strongly advised Senate President Godswill Akpabio to refrain from involving the Nigeria Police Force in his political dispute with Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. This warning follows Akpabio’s petition to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over alleged defamatory remarks made by Akpoti-Uduaghan during a
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating polio in Katsina State by 2025, emphasizing the urgency of collaborative efforts to tackle the persistent threat posed by the poliovirus. This declaration was made on Thursday during the official signing of the UNICEF-Katsina Multi-Year Work Plan (2025–2027) at the Government House Chamber
In a move that has captured the attention of Nigerians, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar led a delegation of prominent politicians to pay a courtesy visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Kaduna. This visit, which occurred on Friday, has been interpreted by many as a strategic political maneuver ahead of the
