The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Osun State, Najeem Salaam, has expressed confidence ahead of Saturday’s election, saying voters will support him because of his commitment to ending political violence and restoring peace across the state. Speaking during a Town Hall programme on Arise News, Salaam said many residents were weary […]
Former President Goodluck Jonathan was on Tuesday installed as the Jigon Bauchi by the Bauchi Emirate Council in recognition of his contributions to democracy, peace and national unity in Nigeria. The title was conferred by the Emir of Bauchi, Dr Rilwanu Sulaiman Adamu, during a colourful turbaning ceremony held at the Emir’s Palace in Bauchi. […]
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the sixth edition of the Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers to craft a comprehensive security blueprint ahead of the upcoming 2027 General Elections. Disclosing this in an official statement on Tuesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, revealed that the conference, slated to take place […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko branch, has declared a total and indefinite strike over the non-implementation of the 2025 FGN-ASUU agreement. The institution’s Chairman of ASUU, Prof. Boluwaji Oshodi, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Akure. NAN reports that the fresh […]
Borno South senator, Ali Ndume, has called on President Bola Tinubu to ensure direct transfer of funds for the Nigerian military in the recent approval of salary increase for the Armed Forces. Ndume, a one time Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, made this call on Tuesday in a statement, stating that the salary review shows […]
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has expressed confidence in his chances of winning the governorship election despite facing an opposition party backed by 34 governors. Adeleke stated this in a post shared on his official social media page. The governor described himself as a “bulldozer”, saying he was not worried about the number of governors […]
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Dele Momodu, says he is backing Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party in Osun State for a second term, despite being a member of a rival opposition party. Momodu disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, insisting that opposition parties must set aside individual interests and align […]
Sensitive election materials have arrived in Osogbo ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election, as the Independent National Electoral Commission said it would draw ad-hoc personnel from a pool of more than 30,000 members of the National Youth Service Corps. The development came as security agencies stepped up preparations for the poll, with no fewer […]
Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Joseph Hayab, has stressed the need for moderation and respect in public discussion, especially regarding religious and political statements. Hayab made this assertion on Monday when he appeared as a guest in an interview on Channels […]
Dangote Refinery-backed MRS filling stations and other Nigerian petroleum outlets have again reduced their pump prices. A market survey on Monday showed that MRS filling stations have reduced the price of petrol to N1,210 per litre from N1,260 in Abuja and environs. This means that MRS has reviewed its petrol price downward by N50 per […]