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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged triumphant in Saturday’s local council elections. The Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) officially declared the APC’s sweeping success, confirming that the party has secured all 13 Chairmanship seats across the state. This unprecedented display of electoral dominance underscores the APC’s overwhelming popularity and strategic campaign effectiveness in…

Tony Okocha, a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, has urged the National Assembly (NASS) to remove the conduct of local government (LG) elections from the hands of the State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC). Tony Okocha’s plea is based on his belief that the current system is prone to manipulation and fraud. He alleged that election…

Philips Shaibu, the reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, has set the record straight on his political affiliation. In a recent interview on Arise TV’s morning show, Philips Shaibu revealed that he has been an unofficial member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for some time. He explained that his formal exit from the Peoples…

Anyim Pius Anyim, the former Senate President and Secretary to the Federation, has resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This development is a significant blow to the PDP, which has been struggling to maintain its grip on power ahead of the 2023 general elections. Anyim’s defection…

Chief Olusegun Osoba’s book launch is a fitting tribute to his remarkable career, which has spanned decades and left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s history. As a journalist, he has promoted fact-based reporting and investigative journalism, while his political career has been defined by his championing of good governance and democracy. By representing President Tinubu…

Tiga State: The Senate has taken a historic step towards the creation of a new state from Kano, passing the first reading of a bill sponsored by Sen. Kawu Sulaiman. The proposed state, Tiga State, is expected to be carved out from the present Kano State, marking a significant milestone in the quest for a…

President Tinubu establishment of ministry of livestock was welcomed because Nigeria has long struggled with persistent clashes between farmers and herders, which have led to significant loss of life, destruction of livelihoods, and a growing food insecurity crisis. These conflicts are rooted in a complex web of issues, including governance, political tensions, and social dynamics,…

The Federal High Court has delivered a landmark judgment, declaring the establishment of two judicial commissions of inquiry by Governor Kabir Yusuf of Kano as a serious violation of ethics and an improper use of authority. The commissions were set up to investigate former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, but the court has deemed the move as…

The September 21 gubernatorial election in Edo State is just around the corner, and the three major political parties – the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Labour Party (LP) – have flagged off their campaigns. However, internal wranglings within the parties are threatening to tear them apart and jeopardize…