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The Senator representing Kano South, Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila, has warned the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, not to please the former governor of the state, Rabiu Kwankwaso, at the detriment of the people. There have been rumours within the Kwankwasiyya Movement and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) that Kwankwaso exerts excessive influence…

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has stated that he is not too young to become a state governor. Speaking at the annual Obasa Youth Crusade held in the Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State on Sunday, Obasa made this declaration during an event organized by the Obasa Youth…

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has drawn parallels between Donald Trump’s recent victory in the United States presidential election and his own political resurgence in 2011, when he reclaimed the governorship of Kano State. In a statement posted on his verified X handle, Kwankwaso congratulated Trump on his election victory and commended the former U.S. president’s…

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) on Sunday condemned the recent visit by its former presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to Governor Alex Otti of Abia State. The NWC, at an emergency meeting held at Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos, described Kwankwaso’s November 9 visit as a “deceptive ploy” linked…

.. The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, says he’s not too young to be a state governor. The speaker stated this on Sunday at the annual Obasa Youth Crusade in Agege LGA of Lagos State. The event was organised by Obasa Youth Alliance (OYA) in Agege to celebrate the speaker’s…

.. The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) announced on Sunday that findings from the SK76 helicopter crash into the Atlantic Ocean near Bonny Finima will be shared with the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The announcement follows the recent recovery of the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), commonly known…

.. FBN Holdings (FBNH) Plc has said that its current N150bn rights issue capital raise will be used to shore-up FirstBank’s Capital for Business Development & Growth; investment in automation and digital banking; and to support international business expansion. The Group Managing Director, Nnamdi Okonkwo who made the statement during the ‘Facts Behind the…

.. Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has declared that based on the performance of his administration in the last five years, opposition parties are unpopular and invisible in the forthcoming local government election in the state. The governor added that the quality of candidates the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is presenting in the…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has described the recent political crisis in the state as divinely orchestrated, aimed at facilitating political freedom and economic growth. Fubara made this assertion during a thanksgiving service held in honour of His Royal Majesty, Eze Chike Worlu Wodo, who was recently appointed as the Chairman of the Rivers State…

.. The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, at the 15th meeting of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to upholding the digital trade protocol to boost investment, export, and economic reforms. The AfCFTA Digital Protocol, enacted in February 2024, establishes a legal framework to accelerate tech-driven…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) transition committee has clarified that outgoing Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, was not invited to the inauguration of Senator Monday Okpebholo as the new governor due to his alleged efforts to undermine the event. Naija News reports that Okpebholo, the APC candidate, won the 2024 governorship election and is set…

.. Dangote Sugar Plc and BUA Foods Plc raked in a whopping N1.025trn from sales of sugar during the third quarter of 2024. This represents a 36.23 per cent increase from the N752.383bn realized by these two food giants in the corresponding period of 2023. The surge in the revenue is attributed to inflationary…

The Edo State Government has criticized Governor-elect Senator Monday Okpebholo and his self-appointed aides, urging them to concentrate on preparing for their extravagant N5 billion inauguration ceremony and refrain from dragging Governor Godwin Obaseki into their political squabbles. In a statement, Crusoe Osagie, the Special Adviser to Governor Obaseki on Media Projects, expressed disappointment that…

.. The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) reported a significant trading activity this week, with a total turnover of 6.47bn shares valued at N75.75bn exchanged in 48,804 deals. This represents a notable increase from the previous week’s performance, where 2.72 billion shares worth N54.63bn were traded in 46,848 deals, highlighting increased investor participation and transaction volume.…

Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, the newly appointed Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, has pledged to help the All Progressives Congress (APC) reclaim Kano State in the 2027 elections. Ata made these remarks during his first visit to Kano following his induction into the Federal Executive Council. In an interaction with journalists, Ata highlighted…

The governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi, has raised concerns regarding the integrity of the upcoming election set for Saturday. In an interview with Punch on Sunday, Ajayi expressed apprehension over the neutrality of Oluwatoyin Babalola, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), alleging partisanship due to her links with…

As the 2025 Anambra governorship race gains momentum, Labour Party aspirant, John Nwosu, has reached out to members of the Obedient Movement, urging their backing in his campaign. Addressing the Movement’s members from the five South East states during a restructuring symposium held in Onitsha, Nwosu praised the group for reshaping the political landscape in…

.. The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 16 governorship election in Ondo state, Agboola Ajayi, has declared that he is the best among the contenders for the number one seat in the state. Eighteen political parties including the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Social Democratic Party (SDP), Zenith Labour…

As Nigeria’s opposition parties, particularly the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), gear up for the 2027 general elections, concerns have emerged over former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s effectiveness as the leader of the opposition. Many within the PDP are questioning whether Atiku’s continued presidential ambitions hinder his ability to unify the party and lead a cohesive…

Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has raised concerns over what he described as outgoing Governor Godwin Obaseki’s erratic public behavior and sudden disappearance from the state. In a statement released on Sunday and signed by Godspower Inegbe, Okpebholo expressed that many Edo citizens are troubled by Obaseki’s recent actions and questioned his mental state.…