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admin - November 14, 2024

Former Ebonyi Commissioner Dumps PDP FOR APC, Cites Support For Governor Nwifuru’s Governance

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria A former Commissioner for Information in Ebonyi State and former Special Adviser on Media Relations, Abia Onyike has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Onyike announced his decision during a gathering at Owutu Edda Ward in Edda Local […]

admin - November 4, 2024

Macaroni Criticises Governor Sanwo-Olu Over Lagos Road Conditions

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria Popular comedian and social activist, Adebowale Debo Adedayo also known as Mr. Macaroni, has called on Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to address the deteriorating state of roads in Lagos. Taking to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, Mr. Macaroni directed his concerns at […]

admin - November 3, 2024

NIGERIA: President Tinubu To Swear In Seven New Ministers On Monday

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu, is set to swear in seven new ministers on Monday, at the Council Chamber of the State House in Abuja. The announcement was made by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, through a post on his Facebook account on […]

admin - November 2, 2024

Botswana: Duma Boko becomes President Elect after 58 years of One-Party Rule.

By Jumoke Ogbe, Abuja Nigeria The ruling party in Botswana, the BDP (Botswana Democratic Party) lost out in the latest election that was conducted in Botswana on October 30, 2024. The BDP has been the ruling party since Botswana gained independence in 1966. The UDC (Umbrella for Democratic change) the opposition party […]

admin - October 29, 2024

NIGERIA: Osun APC Suspends Aregbesola Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has suspended former governor and ex-Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, citing allegations of anti-party activities. This suspension, which is effective immediately, is pending the outcome of disciplinary proceedings initiated by the state party leadership. […]

admin - October 26, 2024

Former Minister of Women Affairs Rallies Support for Tinubu’s Leadership

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria Former Minister of Women Affairs, Barr. Uju Kennedy, has expressed unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing his administration as a “highly spiritual movement” destined to transform Nigeria. She made this known through her X account stating that, “This is a test of time, a […]

admin - October 25, 2024

Ondo Guber: Sanwo-Olu, Omo-Agege To Lead APC’s 305-Member Campaign Council

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as the Chairman of its National Campaign Council for the upcoming Ondo State governorship election. The council’s formation was disclosed on Thursday in a statement by APC’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu. […]

admin - October 22, 2024

PDP Challenges APC Over Comments On South-West Dominance

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a stern warning to the All Progressives Congress (APC), following remarks made by the APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje on plans to dominate the South-West geopolitical zone. The PDP emphasised that the South-West cannot be “bought or captured,” […]

admin - October 20, 2024

Ekiti PDP Recommends Expulsion Of Former Governor Fayose Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called for the expulsion of former Governor Ayodele Fayose due to his alleged anti-party activities and misconduct. The PDP Caretaker Chairman in the state, Dare Adeleke, made the recommendation during a press briefing on Sunday […]

admin - October 20, 2024

APC Sweeps All 21 Kogi Chairmanship Seats, 239 Councillorship Positions

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC) has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the dominant victor in the local government elections, securing all 21 chairmanship seats and 239 councillorship positions in the polls held on Saturday. Announcing the results in Lokoja, KOSIEC Chairman, Mr. […]