The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its ambition to position the state as the climate capital of Africa, pledging to transform its coastal and environmental challenges into opportunities for economic growth, innovation, and sustainability. This commitment was reiterated as the state prepares to host the 11th Lagos State International Climate Change Summit, a flagship event […] More
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has inaugurated the Accreditation and Special Duties subcommittees of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, ahead of its 2025 elective national convention. The convention is scheduled to hold on November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. The inauguration of the accreditation subcommittee took place on Friday at the PDP […] More
A security expert, Salihu Dantata, has thrown his weight behind President Bola Tinubu over his recent reshuffle of the Service Chiefs. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television monitored by DAILY POST on Friday, Dantata stated that President Tinubu, as the Commander-in-Chief, has the constitutional power to relieve any Service Chiefs of their duties. He […] More
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has claimed that he rejected ex-Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, as his successor. El-Rufai initially as the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) under the Obasanjo administration. He then became the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, from 2003 to 2007. When he left office in 2007, […] More
The Board of Trustees, BoT, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has dismissed allegations of forgery and signature cloning made by the party’s National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, as false and baseless. This is contained in a statement issued by the BoT Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, in Abuja on Thursday. Anyanwu had alleged that his […] More
Public affairs analyst, Mahdi Shehu, has criticised the National Assembly for its decision to probe the $460 million Chinese loan obtained by former President, Goodluck Jonathan for the Abuja Metropolitan CCTV project, describing the move as politically motivated and hypocritical. In a post shared on X on Thursday night, Shehu described the probe as a […] More
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has vowed to pursue corruption cases without fear or favour, saying no politician or high-profile individual will be shielded because of party affiliation. EFCC Chairman, Mr Ola Olukoyede, made this known on Thursday in Abuja during a media briefing to mark his second year in office. Olukoyede said […] More
Former Director-General of the National Human Rights Commission, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, has expressed confidence that the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, will not conduct elections marred by irregularities like those held under his predecessor, Mahmoud Yakubu. Odinkalu made the comment on Thursday while fielding questions during […] More
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Joash Amupitan as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. Amupitan was sworn in at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday. The new INEC chairman was dressed in a white agbada, paired with a gold cap. Amupitan’s emergence followed the expiration of the tenure of former […] More
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has refuted reports claiming he was plotting to arrest and jail Catholic bishops and priests after the November 8 governorship election in the state. Soludo’s denial was contained in a statement signed by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor. He described the report as a “clear case of […] More
Former presidential media aide, Bashir Ahmad has revealed only condition under which he may consider a Christian/Christian presidential ticket. Bashir, former media aide to late President Muhammadu Buhari disclosed his stance while answering questions from an X user. An X user, @Jayden_071 had asked Bashir why he earlier dodged a question of same faith ticket […] More
…As lawmakers call for stiffer penalties for electoral offenders, condemn defections and electoral violence The Senate has proposed a major reform to Nigeria’s electoral process, seeking to shift the burden of proof in election petitions from litigants to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as part of the ongoing process to repeal the Electoral Act […] More