The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the Ekiti State governorship election held on Saturday, June 20. According to the electoral body, Oyebanji secured 319,224 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Wole Oluyede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who garnered 40,543 votes.…
Hon. Yusuf Adebisi, Deputy Chief Whip of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Member representing Ibadan South-West Constituency I, on Thursday paid an unscheduled inspection visit to the ongoing construction of a six-block classroom project facilitated to strengthen educational infrastructure and improve access to quality learning in the constituency. The project, approved by…
Abiodun Ajiboye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Executive Secretary of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), has argued that Nigeria has lacked a clear developmental vision since gaining independence in 1960. Speaking during an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Tuesday, June 16, Ajiboye said the country’s…
Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has spoken about how he was removed as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), alleging that the process that led to his exit was unusual. Speaking during an interview on AIT, Oshiomhole claimed that he was effectively removed through a virtual meeting held via Zoom at the Aso…
The Kano State Government has earmarked N1.5 billion for its forthcoming mass wedding programme, which is expected to benefit 3,000 couples across the state. The Commander-General of the Kano State Hisbah Board, Sheikh Ibrahim Daurawa, disclosed this on Monday, June 15, 2026, while briefing journalists on preparations for the event. According to Daurawa, the allocated…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has selected former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as its vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, pairing him with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, announced the decision on June 15, stating that Amaechi’s emergence followed extensive consultations…
President Bola Tinubu has reassured Nigerians that his administration remains committed to defeating terrorism, banditry, and other forms of criminality, while also working to secure the release of all kidnapped victims across the country. The President gave the assurance during the National Inter-Denominational Church Service held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja on…
The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Debo Ogundoyin, has declared that the state government will not negotiate with the terrorists responsible for the abduction of 45 students and seven teachers in Orire Local Government Area. The victims were kidnapped on May 15 from the Esienle and Yawota communities, sparking widespread concern…
Actor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo has argued that supporting Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election would ultimately benefit President Bola Tinubu’s chances of securing re-election. Speaking during an interview with Symfoni, Okonkwo maintained that a fragmented opposition would only strengthen Tinubu’s position at the polls. “It’s either you…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, over his remarks urging former President Goodluck Jonathan not to accept any presidential nomination ahead of the 2027 general election. In a statement, the opposition party accused Keyamo of meddling in its internal affairs and questioned his authority to…
