In the run-up to next year’s elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is cracking down on how political parties and candidates raise and distribute campaign funds. INEC chairman Mahmood Yakubu said yesterday that the commission intends to carry out the task in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Department of State Services […]Read More

Popular singer and entertainer, Dapo Oyebanjo, aka D’banj, has said that though he is happy he got married at the time he did, he sometimes misses being a bachelor. Speaking shortly after being unveiled as a judge on the music reality show, Nigerian Idol, he said, “It is very important for me when I say that […]Read More

The National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has apologized for making a false assertion about Permanent Voter Cards. Tinubu had advised his supporters to register ahead of the 2023 elections because their PVCs had expired when speaking to them in Abuja. He said, “In case they do not announce to you […]Read More

Senate adds consensus to House of Reps’ direct, indirect primaries proposal The Senate on Wednesday included the consensus mode of primary in the Electoral Act  (Amendment) Bill as suggested by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). Both chambers of the National Assembly, the Senate and the House of Representatives, however, deleted compulsory direct primaries […]Read More

According to Attahiru Jega, a former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has said that political parties use of direct primaries may not work out effectively for the time being. He claims this is due to the fact that many members of certain political parties are not officially registered. Mr Jega made the […]Read More

Governors elected on the platform of Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), met Sunday night and agreed that the party’s convention should be held in February. Since its former leadership, led by Adams Oshiomhole, was removed in 2020, the APC has been unable to host a conference and elect new national leaders. Since […]Read More

Governor of the State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, has urged Nigerians to seize the Armed Forces Remembrance Day to recommit to the ideals of nationhood by taking responsibility to create a society that works for all in line with the vision of our forefathers. The Governor made stated this on the occasion of the laying […]Read More

The Governor of the State of Osun, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has stated that his administration is eager to work with willing investors in the country who are interested in responsible gold mining in the state. He stated this on Monday while on a facilities tour of Segilola Resources Operating Limited’s mining sites in Iperindo, Imogba, […]Read More

Successful candidates in Osun’s recent teacher recruitment exercise have started receiving notification messages from the state’s Ministry of Education advising them of their appointment into the state’s teaching service. This comes as the State Commissioner for Education, Hon. Folorunso Oladoyin, praised the state Governor, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, for following through on his promise to hire […]Read More