…buildings to welcome the PDP governorship candidate in the state, Ladi Adebutu; his running mate, Alhaja Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo; the party’s senatorial candidate, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo; and other leaders of the opposition party. In Abeokuta North Federal Constituency, where Dele Olaleye is the House of Representatives cand…

…funds without any form of interruption to pay salaries, as I told you, without running to the federal government to ask for any sort of loans, to pay salaries. Some of this is being taken for granted. “But in the past, when salaries were not paid, those who are salaried will not be able to actually buy little things th…

…and we don’t sell votes. We don’t do money politics. We respect the office that we are running for, and we conduct ourselves as if we have already taken the oath of office for that position. That is what I signed, and that is what I am committed to. I signed not only with my hand; I signed with my heart, and I intend t…

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential running mate, Rotimi Amaechi, has disclosed how he paid pregnant women N10,000 each for attending antenatal care while he was governor of Rivers State. Amaechi disclosed that the money was part of efforts to boost the health of pregnant women because Rivers State was r…

…Obi's plan for Nigeria's economyOn the economy, Obi said his administration, alongside running mate Rabiu Kwankwaso, would move Nigeria away from a consumption-driven model and towards one anchored on production, investment, and enterprise. He argued that the country's population of over 200 million people represents a…

…and the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso of grandstanding. Morka said Kwankwaso was part of the establishment responsible for the challenges Nigerians are currently facing. In an interview on TVC’s Beyond The Headlines, Morka insisted that the fo…

…rules out replacing him UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin has ruled himself out of the running to replace FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, but warned that the embattled FIFA boss must either quit or face a leadership challenge in March. Infantino has come under increasing pressure to step down over his aborted plans to sec…

…for the 2027 Ogun State election is Senator Adeola Solomon Olamilekan, with his running mate being Balogun Kudirat Abiodun, in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 and the guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). “The names and other particulars of Senator Adeola Solomon Olamile…

…the bush. They had no choice but to come down. All of them opened the door and started running out. “Unfortunately, two of the staff were able to escape, while my mum and one of the other staff were apprehended by the kidnappers.” Ilerioluwa said the family received details of the incident from one of his mother’s work…

The presidential running mate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said the 2027 election is between oppressed Nigerians and those responsible for their oppression. Kwankwaso made the remark while faulting the Presidential Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress, APC. In a statement…

…that President Bola Tinubu had ordered Nwabueze’s arrest over his alleged role in running and promoting the outfit.

…percentage of oil demand might be altered. As it is an increasing percentage of cars are running on other fuels and rising oil prices will only make them more attractive as alternatives to petrol. All the signs point to a future in which the world will depend less and less on petrol or crude oil. Thus for countries dep…

…and he lost his state too. Bukola Saraki was the DG of Atiku campaign in 2019. He was running around doing ‘Atikulated’. “I called him, ‘Why are you doing Atikulated? Go home!’ He lost his state! Lost his own seat, too! In 2023, Aminu Tambuwal became DG of Atiku. He lost his state! “In the same 2023, Lalong was the DG…

…alliance may hold the decisive advantage, regardless of which party's flag he or she is running under.This represents a meaningful shift in how Nigerian presidential politics is being approached. Historically, party affiliation, particularly membership of a ruling party with access to federal resources, has been consid…

…as the party’s presidential candidate alongside Ndidi Patience Key, who emerged as his running mate, at the party’s Presidential and Vice-Presidential Substitution/Affirmation Programme. Zugwai-Chukwu had earlier emerged as the party’s presidential candidate at its congress and subsequently served as the presidential p…

…and understand,” Obi said. He also pledged to embark on a nationwide campaign with his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, promising that both of them would personally engage voters instead of leaving the responsibility to political surrogates. “Today, I make this clear commitment: my running mate and I will take our messag…

…Onitsha residence to mark the commencement of his campaign, Obi promised that he and his running mate, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso will defeat insecurity, pull people out of poverty, drastically reduce hunger and the number of out-of-school children, as well as improve education and healthcare and build growth that serves every…

…request to review Tinubu files in private A US Court has taken a new step in the long-running Freedom of Information Act, FOIA, case seeking the release of alleged drug-trafficking records linked to President Bola Tinubu.In an update posted on X, a Washington-based lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C. said it…

…personal phone number was included.Lilian Lewy raised the alarm about multiple platforms running similar collections, writing: "How many platforms are doing this contribution..is best this things is done properly well..if possible...by the family or the traders associations..."Not everyone was critical, however. SLAY W…

…transition periods. In democratic contests, Yewa/Awori candidates have been used as running mates, commissioners and party chairmen, but never trusted with the top seat. For nearly half a century, the people of Yewa/Awori have contributed immensely to the economic engine, intellectual capital and cultural wealth of Ogu…

…leadership crisis, though his camp has gone to court to compel its inclusion. He is running against the incumbent, Biodun Oyebanji of the APC, who is seeking a second term. Isaac said the associate had since distanced himself from him. “They were calling me, ‘Oga is here, Oga wants to talk.’ Oluyede has not come to gre…

…the importance of speed, telling worshippers that speed is essential because everyone is running a race in life. “Speed is cardinal because this is a race. Speed is important, speed is cardinal because we are in a race. Can you help me tell your neighbour quickly, we are in a race.” He cites Elijah’s supernatural speed…

…particularly oil pipelines in the region. For years, Nigeria grappled with losses running into billions of dollars as a result of sabotage of oil installations and pipelines, community interference and production shutdowns. The losses negatively affected national revenue and kept oil production at low levels. However,…

…The governor also charged the newly appointed special advisers to hit the ground running, saying their performance would be measured by the impact they make during their tenure. He assured them that the state government would provide them with the necessary tools and access to resources to enable them discharge their r…

…was sworn in for a second term as governor in January 2024, with his tenure running until January 2028. The 11th Senate is expected to be inaugurated in June 2027, more than six months before his term ends. This timeline has fuelled debate over whether Uzodimma would be required to resign as governor if he wins the sen…