Osun 2026: Gunmen Attack APC Supporters, Kill Two
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Tension gripped Ilesa, Osun State, on Tuesday morning after suspected political thugs attacked supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC), killing two people and critically injuring two others. The attack reportedly occurred around 7:30am at the Igbogi area of Ilesa, where APC supporters had gathered ahead of the party’s final rally scheduled […]
Osun Election: TICC Accuses EFCC of Power Abuse
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of abusing its powers by freezing the Osun State Government account ahead of the state’s governorship election. The council described the action as an attempt to interfere with the election and put economic pressure on the people of […]
ICPC Questions Gbajabiamila Over PFIPC Allegations
By Oluwakemi Oluwakemi The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Monday honoured an invitation by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) as part of the ongoing investigation into the activities of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). Gbajabiamila’s lawyer, Jiti Ogunye, confirmedThe Chief of Staff to […]
Reps Urge Youths to Shape Nigeria’s 2027 Elections
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has called on Nigerian youths to take centre stage in shaping the country’s democratic future by actively participating in the 2027 general elections, describing them as the most influential force in determining the credibility and outcome of the polls. The appeal was made on Thursday at the Youth […]
Gadgi Accuses Opposition of Politicising Insecurity
By Mardiyyah Abubakar A member of the House of Representatives, Yusuf Gadgi, has accused opposition politicians of exploiting Nigeria’s security challenges for political advantage ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on a National Television on Tuesday, the lawmaker representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in Plateau State alleged that some critics were using the country’s insecurity […]
NILDS Reaffirms Commitment to Gender-Inclusive Governance
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to expanding women’s participation in political leadership and legislative decision-making in Nigeria. Prof. Sulaiman made this known on Tuesday, at a One-Day Capacity Building Workshop for Female Aspirants vying for seats in […]
Minority Caucus Demands Apology from House Spokesman
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has demanded a public apology from the Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Akin Rotimi Jnr., over the misrepresentation of the House’s position on insecurity and governance issues. The caucus warned that it will petition the House Committee on Ethics […]
Oshiomhole’s Claims on Obi’s Security Record Are False – Ogene
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Caucus in the House of Representatives, Rep. Afam Victor-Ogene, has strongly dismissed comments by former Edo State Governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, comparing the security performance of the NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Anambra State with his own record in Edo State. Ogene in […]
2027: Youth Leaders Demand Power Shift by 2031
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Forum of National Youth Leaders of All Political Parties in Nigeria (FNYLPPN) has called on presidential candidates contesting the 2027 general elections to publicly commit to a structured leadership transition that would hand over power to younger Nigerians by 2031. Speaking at a world press conference on Thursday in Abuja on […]
Reps Pass State Police Bill
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has passed the proposed State Police Bill, marking a major step toward restructuring Nigeria’s security architecture and decentralising policing across the country. The constitutional amendment bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Provide for the Establishment […]