By Ayomide Otitoju The Abdulrahman Mohammed-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has released its timetable and fees for the 2027 general elections, fixing the cost of presidential nomination and expression of interest forms at ₦51 million, while governorship aspirants will pay ₦21 million. The schedule was announced on Wednesday by the party’s National…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the appeal filed by the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, challenging the jurisdiction of courts to entertain matters relating to the party’s internal affairs. A five-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice Garba Mohammed, announced the decision after…
By Ayomide Otitoju Pope Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday called for expanded civic freedoms and improved living conditions in Equatorial Guinea, while issuing a rare public appeal on the treatment of prisoners during a visit to one of the country’s detention facilities.The pontiff made the remarks during the second day of his visit to the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Special Adviser to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State on Legislative Affairs, Aniekan Uko, has resigned from his position, citing plans to pursue new political ambitions. Uko, a former Speaker of the state House of Assembly who represented the Ibesikpo Asutan State Constituency, confirmed his resignation in a letter addressed to…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has assured Nigerians that there is no cause for alarm following the confirmation of a new COVID-19 case in Cross River State, saying there is no evidence of widespread transmission at present. In a statement by its Director-General, Jide Idris, the agency said…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor reshuffle in the Federal Executive Council, directing the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, to hand over to their designated successors.The directive was contained in a memo issued…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged state governors across Nigeria to strengthen and empower their Internal Revenue Services to boost internally generated revenue (IGR) for sustainable development. Sanwo-Olu made the call on Wednesday while receiving members of the Joint Revenue Board at Lagos House, Marina, during a courtesy visit to…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed the killing of several terrorists following precision air strikes on the Yuwe axis of the Sambisa Forest in Nigeria’s North-East region. NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed in a statement on Tuesday that the operation was carried out after sustained pressure on terrorist elements,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Pope Leo XIV is set to begin the final leg of his African tour on Tuesday with a visit to Equatorial Guinea, where his increasingly outspoken stance on human rights is expected to draw close attention in one of the continent’s most tightly controlled states. The US-born pontiff arrives after a three-day…
