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People move to Lagos because things are working  — Former lawmaker

Explaining why Lagos continues to experience population growth and infrastructure pressure, the former lawmaker said the situation partly reflects the state’s success, which has continued to attract people from different parts of the country.

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Kefas campaign challenges Taraba opposition to unveil manifestos

By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — The re-election campaign council of Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has challenged opposition parties and governorship aspirants to present their manifestos and policy alternatives ahead of the 2027 general elections, rather than focus on criticism of the incumbent. The Director of Media and Strategic Communications of the campaign council, Hon. […]

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2027: Idris urges Nigerians to reject voter apathy, vote buying

By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged Nigerians to reject voter apathy, vote buying and electoral violence ahead of the 2027 general election, calling for greater participation in the democratic process. Idris said eligible voters had a responsibility to protect democracy by participating peacefully in elections, warning […]

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First Lady urges greater investment in rural women

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—THE First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for increased investment in rural women to strengthen agriculture, food security, economic growth and community development. The First Lady in a message marking the International Day of Rural Women, said rural women deserved greater recognition for their resilience and dedication. According to her: “We […]

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Why Tinubu holds traditional institutions in high esteem — Shettima

–Says royal fathers ‘re indispensable for progress and ultimate develolment By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has restated the commitment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu to fostering unity among Nigerians and driving economic development through partnership with the traditional institution. “Under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, […]

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Senate passes bill for Borno agriculture college

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has passed for third reading a bill seeking to establish the Federal College of Agriculture, Shani, in Borno State. The passage of the bill on Thursday followed the consideration of a report presented by the Senate Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions during plenary. The bill, sponsored by […]

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2027: Tinubu will face Nigerians, not opposition figures — Makinde camp fires back at APC chairman

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Anthony Ehilebo, Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communication to Governor Seyi Makinde’s 2027 Presidential Campaign, has dismissed the APC’s claim that Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Seyi Makinde and Donald Duke are no match for President Bola Tinubu, saying the President should be more worried about Nigerians than opposition politicians. […]

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2027 Presidency: It’s too late for Atiku, others to upset Tinubu

By Soni Daniel, Editor Northern Region It is too late for former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and the other opposition figures in Nigeria to team up and upset President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in next year’s election, Otunba Segun Showunmi, a member of the Communication and Strategy Committee of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, […]

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Ogun Gov Poll: Lawyers petition INEC over omission of PDP candidate

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — Lawyers representing the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State, Mr. Topa Olusegun Peter, have petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the omission of his name from the final list of candidates. In the letter dated October 14 and addressed […]

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