In a significant development for local governance in Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has formally sworn in Mr. Ladi Oluwaloni as the new chairman of Ayobo-Ipaja Local Council Development Area (LCDA. The installation ceremony, which took place on Thursday at the State Government House, follows the unfortunate passing of the previous chairperson, Ms. Bolatito Shobowale,
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially rejected the recall petition against embattled Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.In an official statement released on Thursday, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, declared that the petition failed to meet constitutional requirements after thorough verification of signatures and thumbprints.According
The Nigerian Senate will commence deliberation on critical Tax Reform Bills and constitutional amendment immediately after the Eid-el-Fitr and Easter holidays, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has assured Nigerians. Speaking during a major empowerment programme in Ado Ekiti, the lawmaker representing Ekiti Central provided significant insights into the legislative body’s agenda for addressing these pressing national
In a firm stance against vigilante action, the Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police, Ajao Adewole, has issued a stern warning to residents against taking the law into their own hands, declaring that mob justice will not be tolerated under his leadership in Nigeria’s capital city. Speaking on Wednesday during the command’s community outreach programme
In a dramatic turn of events that has captivated political observers across the nation, suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan representing Kogi Central has revealed that her decision to use a helicopter to attend a rally in her constituency was based on her husband’s recommendation. Speaking during an exclusive interview , the embattled lawmaker explained that the
The ongoing recall process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has taken a dramatic turn, with constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District reaffirming their commitment to bringing the embattled Senator back home. Despite the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) validating only 43.86% of the signatures submitted, the constituents insist that they have surpassed the required 50% plus
In a significant development for Rivers State’s governance structure, Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retd.) has announced that preparations are actively underway for the state’s 2025 budget, with special emphasis on critical sectors including healthcare, education, agriculture, infrastructure development, and employment generation. The retired naval officer made this revelation yesterday while hosting members
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has firmly distanced himself from a solidarity rally scheduled to take place today in his hometown in Akwa Ibom State, declaring that he has no connection with the organizers and warning supporters to avoid the gathering entirely.In a strongly-worded statement issued yesterday through his Special Assistant on Media Matters, Jackson Udom,
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has categorically denied social media reports suggesting he collapsed at an event last week. Addressing journalists on Thursday during an inspection of four ongoing projects in Abuja, including the International Conference Centre, Wike dismissed the rumours as baseless and politically motivated. The former Governor of
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has expressed gratitude to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for rejecting the recall petition against her, describing the process as a failed attempt by political adversaries to undermine her mandate. The senator, in a statement released on Thursday, hailed INEC’s decision as a triumph for justice and constitutional
