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admin - November 17, 2024

Nigeria, Ondo2024: INEC Declares Aiyedatiwa Winner Amid Allegations of Electoral Fraud

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria In a dramatic conclusion to the Ondo State gubernatorial election, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Aiyedatiwa, who swept all 18 local government areas, secured 366,781 votes to defeat his closest rival, […]

admin - November 17, 2024

NIGERIA: State Capture Is Killing Nigeria – Obasanjo

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Nigerian Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has accused Nigeria’s political elites of orchestrating a “state capture,” a form of systemic corruption he claims is crippling the nation’s progress. Speaking in a recorded video address at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum held at Yale University in the United […]

admin - November 15, 2024

Wike Reiterates Stance Against Atiku’s Presidency, Says He Has No Regrets

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reiterated his position against supporting Atiku Abubakar’s presidential bid, citing concerns over fairness and equity within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking during an interview with journalists, Wike emphasised his transparency and consistency in political decisions. […]

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. […]