politics

The Nigerian political system holds great prominence within the country. It consists of highly influential individuals who have developed significant skills over time, making them suitable for their roles in politics. For the system to function seamlessly, it is sectioned into different parts...

The Chief of Army Staff of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja, on Sunday, July 2nd, urged the Nigerian Army troops to complement their efforts with prayers for the success of the Army. He said this at the Interdenominational Church Service that marked the Nigerian...

On Friday, June 30, Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde appointed new special advisers and others, for his administration. Here is the list of the appointees and their roles, as approved by Governor Seyi Makinde 1. Kehinde Ogunsanya as Senior Special Assistant, Economic Planning 2. Bosede...

The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, traveled to Borno State for yesterday's Eid-l-Adha festival. This was after Shettima's speech at National Eid praying ground in Abuja. (A picture of his speech) When he arrived in Borno, Shettima paid a courtesy visit to...

Garba Shehu, the spokesperson of former president Muhammadu Buhari, signed a sallah message stating the words of Buhari on Tuesday, June 27. In the message, Buhari wished all Muslims a happy Eid-l-Adha celebration. He prayed for the safe return of those who went to Hajj. Buhari further said...

Recall that Nuhu Ribadu was appointed as the Special Adviser on security to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on June 15. He was appointed as a special adviser alongside seven others who received different titles. Nuhu was born on the 21st of November, 1960 and he was the...

Rauf Aregbesola claimed that his successor, Adegboyega Oyetola, dumped his educational programs. Aregbesola served as Osun State Governor from 2010- 2018. His successor, Adegboyega Oyetola served as Osun State Governor from 2018-2022. Aregbesola said he decided to replicate Chief Obafemi...

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced on his official Twitter page that 2,620 jobs have been created since the beginning of the Lagos Rice Value Chain. This was after the Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange event was held. He expressed that he is delighted to announce...

The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, swore in 35 Commissioners, Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, Special Assistants, and Personal Assistants at the Executive Council Chamber, Centenary City, Abakaliki. Some of the Commissioners sworn in by Ebonyi Governor were: 1. Works and...

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has approved the return of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), and National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to Vice President Kashim Shettima's office. This information was disclosed in a statement released by...

President Bola Ahmed has appointed Egbetokun Olukayode as the Acting Inspector General of Police. Egbetokun was Tinubu's former Chief Security Officer and has replaced DIG Johnson Babatunde Kokumo. Egbetokun Olukayode was born on September 4, 1964 in Erinja, Yewa South LGA of Ogun state. In...

Ekiti airport projects have affected the farmland of its farmers. In a bid to allow peace to reign, the state government promised to compensate each of them for their loss. However, the previous administration, led by Dr. Kayode Fayemi, didn't fulfill its promise, and that pushed the farmers to...

Dr. Ajibola Basiru said on Monday that comedians are now in charge of the Osun Governance. That statement was a reaction to the accusations laid against him by the Osun State Government after he invaded the state with "Unauthorized policemen." He tagged the Osun Government and its spokesperson...

Mr. Rauf Aregbesola was once a Governor of Osun State and he served as Nigeria's Minister of Interior from 2019-2023. In a Civic gathering organized in his honor on Sunday at Oyo town, Aregbesola disclosed that he was able to accomplish a lot in his political career due to the numerous support...

The former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, revealed how he almost died from poisoning in December 2018 during the Governorship campaign at PDP Secretariat. He told this story in a family Thanksgiving service that was held at St. Peter's Anglican Church, Rumuepirikom Deanery, of the...

Mr. Abdulkarim Chukkol was the Director of Operations of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. After the Chairman, AbdulRasheed Bawa, was suspended by President Tinubu, Abdulkarim has now taken over his position. Having read Mr. AbdulKarim's professional journey, his experiences show...

President Tinubu has appointed eight new special advisers for his administration. Who are these new special advisers to the President? 1. Mr. Dele Alake He was a former Lagos State Commissioner for Information and a Fellow of the Nigerian Guild of Editors. Mr. Alake bagged a BSc and MSc at the...

Abdul Rasheed Bawa, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC), was suspended by President Tinubu pending the completion of investigations. Bawa resumed office in 2021 after former President Mohammadu Buhari, removed his predecessor, Ibrahim Magu, from office due to...

The Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, disclosed the actions taken by Governor Dapo Abiodun in a recent statement. Dapo had previously requested the State's House of Assembly permit him to appoint twenty special advisers. After the request was granted, he appointed his advisers...

Mr. Godwin Obaseki swore in 15 commissioners at the inauguration that took place at Government House, Benin City. He implored each one of them to contribute positively to the administration and improve the economic condition of the state. The new commissioners are: 1. Adaze Aguele-Kalu 2. Ethan...