Speaks on Why He Shelved Presidential Ambition Until... By Kolawole Ojebisi The lawmaker representing Abia North at the Senate, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu, has stated that he will join the race for the Red Chamber again in 2027. Orji, who is also Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatisation, however, declared that he has decided to shelve…
By Abiola Olawale The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced immediate plans to evacuate Nigerians stranded in Israel and Iran amid the escalating military conflict between the two nations. The directive, issued late Tuesday, comes in response to a deadly air campaign and retaliatory strikes that have plunged the Middle East region into chaos. The…
By Kolawole Ojebisi Political dignitaries and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) faithful in North Central states planning to welcome President Bola Tinubu to Benue state may have to look for alternative means of transportation apart from road. This is as the Makurdi–Lafia–Abuja road became impassable due to overnight rainfall which resulted in heavy flooding…
By Kolawole Ojebisi After weeks of relative silence, the opposition coalition movement has begun to approach its mission of wresting the reins of power from President Bola Tinubu in 2027 with renewed determination. This is as members of political parties and civil groups planning to forge alliance met in Kano on Tuesday for a major…
Battle Over Party's Scribe Position rages By Abiola Olawale The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is reeling from yet another blow as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) rejected the party’s notice for its highly anticipated 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, scheduled for June 30, 2025. It was gathered that the PDP, already grappling with…
By Kolawole Ojebisi President Bola Tinubu has stated why he is committed to the autonomy of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC). Tinubu declared that INEC remains the backbone of Nigeria’s democratic journey. The Nigeria's helmsman spoke at the flag off of the construction of INEC headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, reaffirming his administration's commitment…
By Kolawole Ojebisi The Benue State Government, under the leadership of Governor Hyacinth Alia, has declared Wednesday, June 18, 2025, a public holiday to mark the official visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Serumun Deborah Aber, on Tuesday.…
By Kolawole Ojebisi Former Vice-President, Namadi Sambo, has warned the duo of President Bola Tinubu and Minister of Finance, Wale Edun to keep ex-minister of budget and planning, Dr. Shamsudeen Usman, at arms length. Sambo maintained that the current administration should be wary of Usman, describing him as inconsistent and disloyal. He issued the warning…
By Abiola Olawale In response to the horrific massacre that claimed over 200 lives in Benue State, President Bola Tinubu has announced he will rearrange his schedule to visit the grieving communities on Wednesday. Tinubu made this pledge during the inauguration of the Greater Abuja Water Network on Monday. “I will adjust my programme and…