Category: Politics

The Transformative Governance Forum (TGF) has opposed calls for the resignation of the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, over the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) scandal, insisting that due process and constitutional safeguards must prevail over public pressure. In a statement issued on Saturday by its Strategic Communications Directorate, the Forum described demands for Gbajabiamila’s removal as “legally premature and constitutionally unsound,” argued that the ongoing case should be allowed to run its course before any conclusions are drawn. The controversy centred on Prince Adeniyi…

By James Isaac, Abuja       The National Boundary Commission (NBC) has called for stronger collaboration among the federal, state and local governments, traditional institutions, security agencies, and border communities to enhance border security, promote peaceful boundary management, and accelerate sustainable development across Nigeria’s border regions. The call was made on Tuesday during a two-day stakeholders’ workshop on border governance and boundary management held at the National Assembly in Abuja. The workshop brought together key stakeholders to develop strategies for improving border governance and addressing boundary-related challenges. Speaking at…

Fresh controversy has erupted over the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election for Ekiti North Federal Constituency II, as concerned stakeholders have called on the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) to investigate allegations surrounding the eligibility of one of the aspirants, Hon. Ibrahim Olanrewaju, and the conduct of the primary election. The stakeholders alleged that Olanrewaju, who serve as Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on National Assembly Matters, contested the APC primary without complying with the President’s directive requiring all political appointees seeking elective office…

The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has dismissed comments by former senator Dino Melaye criticizing the Federal Government’s decision to power the Presidential Villa with solar energy, describing his claims as “frivolous, uneducated and uninformed.” In a statement signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, the group argued that the Aso Rock solar project is a cost-saving initiative designed to reduce the huge annual electricity expenditure of the State House rather than an indication that the administration has abandoned efforts to improve Nigeria’s power sector. According to…

The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration over what it described as remarkable progress in the fight against terrorism and violent crimes, citing the elimination of more than 13,000 terrorists and the arrest of 17,000 others within the past year. In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, and Secretary, Segun Ogedengbe, the group said the achievements demonstrated the Federal Government’s commitment to tackling insecurity and restoring peace across the country. According to the group, President Tinubu recently disclosed that terrorism-related deaths in Nigeria…

The Senate Minority Leader and senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, Senator Abba Moro, has congratulated the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olaka Nwogu, on his victory in the Rivers South East Senatorial District by-election. In a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Emmanuel Eche-Ofun John, on Monday, Moro described Nwogu’s triumph as a reflection of the growing popularity and acceptance of the PDP among voters. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Nwogu winner of the Saturday by-election after he secured 47,961 votes, defeating the All…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has said the party’s landslide victory in the Ekiti State governorship election and its dominance in recent bye-elections across the country are clear indications that Nigerians continue to place their trust in the APC and the reform agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Yilwatda stated that the election outcomes demonstrate that voters are beginning to appreciate the long-term benefits of the economic and governance reforms being implemented by the APC-led administration despite current economic challenges. In a statement…