Politics

By Onyeje Abutu-Joel A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Mr Daniel Onjeh says Nigeria’s democratic institutions are now stronger than what they were before the return of democracy in 1999. Onjeh, who is a former president of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), stated this in an interview with the News Agency…

By Admin The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Doro, has called on citizens, corporate organizations, state governments, faith-based institutions, community leaders, and development partners to extend compassion and support to the 258 Nigerians recently returned from South Africa. Doro, in a statement signed in Lagos on Friday, described their successful reintegration…

By Lamara Garba The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has declared that his political future, including the question of re-election in 2027, rests entirely in the hands of Almighty Allah, stressing that political power is neither a matter of life and death nor something that any individual can permanently give or take…

By Udoh Umoh Some Councillors from Ini Local Government Council (LGC) have alleged that the Chairman of the local government, Mr Inibehe Umah, used thugs to disrupt their plenary on Tuesday. The councillors also accused the chairman of lack of accountability, openness and abuse of office since he came into power in Oct. 2024. They…

By Admin The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) says NDC vice presidential candidate, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso is still clinging to the NNPP in spite of publicly announcing his membership of other parties. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday by the NNPP National Publicity Secretary, Mr Ogini Olaposi in Lagos. Recall that in a…

By Admin The Kogi State House of Assembly has passed for second reading a bill seeking to provide free maternal and neonatal healthcare services for pregnant women and newborns in state-owned health facilities across the state. The Assembly also advanced a separate bill aimed at preventing public littering and the defacement of public and private…

By Admin The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has applauded the third anniversary speech of President Bola Tinubu as it encapsulated the sacrifices, hopes and expectations of the vast majority of Nigerians. In a statement signed by its Chairman Chukwudi Enekwechi and Secretary Segun Ogedengbe, it noted that the President also emphasised the achievements of his…

By Peter Akpah Collated results from the Mikang State House of Assembly election across all ten wards indicates that Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly Naanlong Daniel in the lead over Timdi Nkat as ward-level collation continues. Based on results so far, Naanlong Daniel has polled a total of 3,364 votes, while Timdi…

By Admin The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has acknowledged the victory secured by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the just-ended All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primaries as well-deserved. In a statement signed by its Chairman Chukwudi Enekwechi and Secretary Segun Ogedengbe, TMV noted that the extensive economic reforms he initiated since assuming office on May…

By Peter Akpah The Campaign Council of Rt. Hon. Naanlong Daniel has called on the All Progressives Congress, APC, Governorship and House of Assembly Election Committee to immediately declare collated results from Piapung Ward A and Piapung Ward B in the just-concluded rerun of the Mikang State Constituency primary. In a statement signed by the…