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A Federal High Court has declared the National Assembly’s N110 billion vehicle procurement and allowance scheme unlawful, ruling that it violated provisions of the Public Procurement Act. In a judgment delivered on Monday, the court held that the approval and implementation of the scheme failed to comply with established…
Nollywood actress and 2027 Abia State governorship aspirant, Doris Ogala, was rushed to the hospital on Friday after reportedly collapsing during a medical consultation in Umuahia, Abia State. The incident, which sparked concern among supporters and onlookers, occurred at a clinic in the state capital. A video that circulated…
Fifteen political parties have successfully complied with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) deadline for conducting presidential primaries ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election, while uncertainty continues to surround the participation of the National Democratic Party (NDP), which held its primary after the stipulated deadline. INEC had directed all…
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has dismissed reports claiming he promised to secure senatorial tickets for lawmakers who lost in their party primaries, describing the reports as misleading and inaccurate. In a statement issued over the weekend by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, the…
APC Stakeholders Endorse Abdullahi Askira for Borno South Senate Seat Ahead of 2027 Elections Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno State have endorsed the Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Abdullahi Musa Askira, for the Borno South Senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 general…
The Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA) has called on Nigerians to closely monitor the activities of politicians and political parties as preparations for the next general election gather momentum. In a statement issued in Abuja, PAACA’s Executive Director, Ezenwa Nwagwu, warned that excessive focus on the…
In a move aimed at strengthening grassroots governance and deepening democratic participation, the Ogun State Government has appointed 1,200 political assistants to serve across the state’s 236 wards. The announcement was made in a statement released in Abeokuta by Kayode Akinmade, the Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to Governor…
Hon Rita Odichi Orij who represented Ajeromi Ifelodun Federal constituency between 2015 and 2019 was picked up on Sunday November 24, 2024 by the Police for ALLEGEDLY using a fake WAEC certificate during her time in the house between 2015 to 2019. She made a statement after her arrest but…
The Coalition of Northern Youths Consultative Movement (CNYCM) has called on President Bola Tinubu to reassess his cabinet and inject action-oriented ministers who can drive meaningful change. The group specifically identified Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, Nyesom Wike, and David Umahi as “Cabinet Champions” whose performances have been impressive. In a statement…
The Rivers State caucus in the House of Representatives has dissociated itself from one of its members, Mr. Dumnamene Deekor a member representing Khana/Gokana Federal Constituency of the State as its leader and spokesman, saying he was never authorized to speak on behalf of the caucus. In a statement signed…
