In fulfilment of its commitment to deepen democratic participation and broaden access to the dividends of democracy, the Ogun State Government has appointed 1,200 political assistants to serve as change agents and enhance civic engagement across the state. Announcing the initiative in a statement, the Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to Governor Dapo Abiodun,…
A member of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dele Momodu, has dismissed speculations that former President Goodluck Jonathan may contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Momodu spoke on Friday while fielding questions on Channels Television’s Sunrise programme, noted that entrenched interests within the PDP remain opposed to…
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Thursday held a private meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja. Obi, who shared the development on his official X account, described Jonathan as an “elder brother, statesman, and leader,” adding that their discussions focused on national issues and the state of the country. He…
In a significant move aimed at strengthening grassroots mobilization and strategic coordination in Ondo State, Hon. Kelvin Solomon Olaolu has been officially appointed as the State Coordinator of the Remi Tinubu Support Organization, effective October 1, 2025. The appointment was made by Hon. Yusi Buba, Director-General of the organization, following a rigorous and competitive selection…
Lawmaker representing Aguata Federal Constituency, Anambra state, Engr. Dominic Okafor has distributed branded wheelbarrows, cutlass, rake to constituents as part of empowerment to the youths. The initiative, intriguingly branded “Agric Empowerment,” has left residents both amused and bewildered. While the gesture by All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA rep is being touted as a boost for…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially recognised the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by a former senate president, David Mark. The confirmation which was displayed on the website of INEC, was sighted by Channels Television on Wednesday The recognition came after an internal restructuring that resulted in the emergence of…
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, held a private working lunch with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris, as his 10-day working leave entered its fifth day. Photographs released by the State House showed both leaders in a warm handshake before proceeding into the palace. Tinubu is currently on the second tranche…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central, to disregard the national assembly’s directive barring her from resuming legislative duties. BACKGROUND Akpoti-Uduaghan had, in a letter dated August 28, notified the clerk of the national assembly of her intention to resume on September 4, which, according to her, marked the…
The Senior Special Assistant to the Osun State Governor on Community Engagement, Hon. Sulaimon Musa Olalekan, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Community Development Council (CDC) Chairman of Ejigbo Local Government. During a condolence visit to the family of the late Chairman, Hon. Sulaimon described his death as a great loss,…
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has disclosed a private WhatsApp exchange with presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, who urged him to delete a social media post describing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a “criminal.” The former presidential candidate in the 2019 and 2023 elections disclosed this on Tuesday through his social media accounts. Sowore said Onanuga…