Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has constituted a 14-man state Assets Verification Committee to probe the administration of former governor Godwin Obaseki. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Fred Itua, on Sunday in Benin City, indicated that the committee members would be inaugurated on Tuesday, November 26. Mr Itua listed the…
A fresh power struggle is brewing between the Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, and his successor, Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State. Minister Abubakar, appointed by President Tinubu, has been serving as the Defence Minister since August 2023. The development comes on the heels of a similar feud between the Minister of the Federal Capital…
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has declared that citizens would resist any attempts to impose Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, as the next governor of the state. This statement follows recent endorsements of Seyi as a potential successor to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in 2027 by some groups. One of…
The Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF), on Saturday, November 23, reaffirmed its rejection of the Tax Reform Bill. NEF described it as a policy “conceived in bad faith”, adding that it threatens national cohesion. The group criticised the manner of its implementation, alleging that key stakeholders, including members of the National Economic Council (NEC), were sidelined…
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have asked President Bola Tinubu to “urgently” review his economic policies that are causing hardship for citizens. The governors spoke in a communiqué issued at the end of a two-day meeting held at the Plateau state government house in Jos. Bala Mohammed, chairman of…
The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has assured Rivers State that it will continue to receive its federal allocations pending the outcome of ongoing legal appeals. This development comes amid heightened tension over a Federal High Court ruling that questioned the legitimacy of the state’s 2024 budget and legislative processes. Bawa Mokwa,…
The committee set up by the Edo government to recover government assets, says over 200 vehicles belonging to the state are missing. The chairman of the committee Kelly Okungbowa shared the information with journalists in Benin City the Edo State capital on Friday. He said three of these vehicles have been recovered less than a…
A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has said Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, is not fit to be the next governor of Lagos state. Igbokwe shared his reservation in a Facebook post. His comments come after the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL) endorsed Seyi for the position in…
The Labour Party (LP) has denied reports that the party leadership is partnering with President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. The reports alleged that the LP has agreed with Tinubu to deliver his second term if he decides to contest. However, in a statement released on Friday, the National Publicity Secretary of the…
The Coalition of Ose Youth is pleased to announce its official endorsement of Hon. Ohiremen Olabisi John as the candidate for the chairmanship of Ose Local Government in the forthcoming local government elections. This decision is rooted in a thorough assessment of his qualifications, leadership experience, and unwavering commitment to the development of our community….