The National Economic Council (NEC) has inaugurated a committee on livestock development to accelerate the implementation of livestock reforms and the establishment of ranches across the country. The move follows a recent directive by President Bola Tinubu, who tasked the council with identifying and rehabilitating grazing reserves into ranches as part of efforts to curb…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticised the Supreme Court’s judgment affirming the President’s power to declare a state of emergency and suspend elected officials, warning that the ruling poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s democracy and federal structure. In a statement issued on Monday by its spokesperson, Ini Ememobong, the PDP described the…
Abuja, December 15, 2025 — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who reportedly collapsed in his office and died on December 11, 2025. In a statement issued on Monday, the party described the late deputy governor as a…
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has called for the immediate recusal of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from his ongoing investigation, alleging bias, personal vendetta, and political persecution following his recent defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a strongly worded statement…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has distanced itself from a factional governorship primary election reportedly conducted by a breakaway faction of the Accord Party in Osun State. On Sunday, a faction of the Accord Party in Osun allegedly held a primary election in Osogbo, the state capital, which produced Bamigbola Clement as its candidate…
Clement Bamigbola has officially been confirmed as the governorship candidate of the Accord Party in Osun State, a development that adds fresh momentum to the state’s political landscape ahead of the forthcoming gubernatorial election. Party leaders and supporters have expressed confidence that Bamigbola’s emergence will significantly boost the Accord Party’s visibility and appeal across the…
The immediate past Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2026 Osun State governorship election. Oyebamiji clinched the party’s ticket in Osogbo after seven other aspirants unanimously stepped down in his favour, paving the way for his emergence by…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has intensified efforts to regain control of Osun State following the defection of Governor Ademola Adeleke from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Accord Party. Chairman of the APC Governorship Primary Election Committee and Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, made the call on Friday while addressing party stakeholders…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met with leaders and governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, urging them to embrace unity, discipline, and consensus-building as the party prepares for its primary election scheduled for December 13. The meeting, held Monday night at the State House in Abuja, brought together key aspirants…
The Accord Party has officially cleared Governor Ademola Adeleke as its sole aspirant for the 2026 Osun State governorship election. This was disclosed in a statement by the Chairman of the Screening Committee and the party’s National Organising Secretary, Ibe Thankgod, who confirmed that Adeleke met all requirements and was deemed a “worthy gubernatorial aspirant.”…
