Category: Politics

Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, made an unexpected appearance at the assembly complex on Thursday. Obasa, who arrived around noon, was accompanied by security personnel as he moved into the Speaker’s Office. His visit comes shortly after security aides assigned to the current Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, were reportedly withdrawn.…

Leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) convened at the party’s National Secretariat for its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Access to the meeting venue on Blantyre Street was restricted, with a combined team of armed security personnel, including soldiers from the Guards Brigade, cordoning off the area. Both…

President Bola Tinubu is set to preside over the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Caucus meeting today at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, according to the party’s confirmation. Senator Ajibola Basiru, the APC National Secretary, affirmed in an exclusive interview that Tinubu has confirmed his participation. “By the grace of God, the President will be…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagun, from taking any steps that could be detrimental to the interests of the party’s National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu. Justice Inyang Ekwo gave the directive…

The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH) has congratulated Bola Taiwo on his reappointment as Special Adviser on Power. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Dayo Temola, the committee described the reappointment as a well-deserved recognition of Taiwo’s dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence. “His reappointment is…

Local government chairmen and councillors elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC) have resumed duties at various council secretariats across Osun State, despite the withdrawal of services by workers. The battle for control of local governments between the APC and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been ongoing, following conflicting rulings from the Federal High…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won all chairmanship and councillorship positions across the 30 local government areas of Osun State. This was announced by the Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC), Hashim Abioye, during a press briefing on Saturday in Osogbo, the state capital. Details later.

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has cast his vote in the ongoing local government election, which has sparked controversy and heightened political tensions in the state. The election follows a heated legal battle between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). The dispute escalated after a recent Court of…

The Labour Party (LP) in Osun State has pulled out of Saturday’s local government election, citing inadequate security measures by the State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC). Speaking to journalists in Osogbo on Friday, the party’s state chairman, Adebayo Bello, expressed concerns over the security situation, stating that OSSIEC had not made sufficient arrangements to guarantee…

The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) has been ordered to proceed with local government elections across the state. The directive was issued on Friday, February 21, 2025, by an Osun State High Court in Osogbo, ahead of the polls set for Saturday, February 22. The ruling came in response to a case filed by…