The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has postponed the date for the governorship election in Osun State. The election was initially scheduled to hold on August 8 this year, as earlier announced by the commission. However, the electoral body has now shifted the poll to August 15. Related News: INEC Reschedules 2027 Presidential, Governorship Elections Nationwide…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced new dates for the 2027 general elections, shifting the presidential and National Assembly polls to January 16, 2027. The commission disclosed that governorship elections and those for the State Houses of Assembly will now be conducted on February 6, 2027, in line with a revised electoral timetable…
The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called on security agencies to investigate the reported attack on former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John Odigie-Oyegun, in Edo State. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the lawmaker described the incident as “deeply disturbing” and warned that…
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ajibola Basiru, has stated that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is serving under the administration of President Bola Tinubu despite not being a member of the ruling party. Basiru made the clarification while speaking on a television programme, where he addressed questions…
The Osun State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps, Ekeng Kubiangha, on Wednesday paid an unscheduled courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor of Adeleke University, Professor Solomon Adebola, as part of efforts to reinforce collaboration between the Scheme and the institution. The visit, held at the university’s campus, focused on deepening institutional support for corps…
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Kenneth Okonkwo, has alleged that the recent attack on the convoy of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Edo State was carried out by the government or its agents. Okonkwo made the allegation on Tuesday during an appearance on Prime Time, a programme on Arise Television,…
The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a man, Edward Okorie, over the alleged killing of his girlfriend, a nurse, during a domestic altercation in Ohafia, Abia State. The deceased, identified as Sophy Chika, was said to be a native of Abam in Arochukwu Local Government Area but had been living with…
The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, in Osun State has strengthened its partnership with the Nigeria Immigration Service following a courtesy visit aimed at reinforcing inter-agency collaboration and improving support for corps members. The visit, held at the Osun State Command of the Immigration Service, was led by the State Coordinator of NYSC, Ekeng Kubiangha,…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate by 50 basis points to 26.50 per cent from 27 per cent. The Governor of the apex bank, Olayemi Cardoso, announced the decision during a press briefing following the 304th meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee held on Tuesday. Cardoso said the decision to…
Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, was reportedly attacked by armed men in Benin City, Edo State, on Tuesday. The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, alleged that the incident occurred during a political event in the state capital. Tanko said the attack happened at the formal declaration of Olumide Akpata into the African…
