Politics

  The President also instructed the anti-graft agency to discontinue all related actions connected to the freezing of the state’s accounts. President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately approach the court to vacate the order freezing the bank accounts of the Osun State Government, saying the timing of the action, coming just days …

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday dismissed recent comments by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike against party chieftain Chief Olabode George. Wike had questioned George’s claim as a founding father and conscience of the PDP during a monthly media briefing on Tuesday. The minister also criticised George’s political influence, arguing that the PDP had failed …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday explained its decision to freeze the bank accounts of the Osun Government. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale gave the explanation in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. He said that the action was taken to prevent the alleged diversion of N11 billion public funds amid an ongoing investigation into suspected financial misconduct. …

The Commissioner of Police for Osun governorship election, Mr Samuel Etaifo, says 15,000 police personnel would be deployed for the Aug. 15 election. Etaifo made this known at a news conference in Osogbo on Wednesday. He said a Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) and an Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of election operations were also expected in the …

Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has expressed confidence of victory in the Aug. 15 governorship election, if it is conducted in a free and fair manner. Adeleke stated this on Monday during his re-election campaign in Osogbo. “With God on my side, I am confident of victory. If this election is free and fair, I will win,” he said. The …

Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta says the state government has set 100 million dollars (about N173 billion) aside as viability gap funding to de-risk real investments in the state. Oborevwori disclosed this while delivering a keynote address at the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit 2026, held on Monday in Asaba. The summit has as its theme, “Harnessing Our Strengths, …

The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) for the re-election of Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has urged the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to ensure the protection of residents ahead of the Aug. 15 governorship election. The Deputy Director-General of the campaign council, Kolapo Alimi, made the call while addressing a news conference on Sunday in Osogbo. Alimi said upholding the …

The Presidency on Sunday dismissed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, describing his arguments as outdated and disconnected from realities. Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, stated this in a statement titled, ‘Facts, Not Fear: A Point-by-Point Response to Atiku Abubakar on Nigeria’s Reform Journey.’ Onanuga said Atiku’s assessment relied largely on 2024 economic data …

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says President Bola Tinubu wants a peaceful South-East where Nigerians live in peace and enjoy stability and development in the region. Idris said this on Friday at a news conference on the sidelines of the South-East Regional Security Summit in Umuahia, Abia. The summit, themed “Collaborative Approaches to Strengthen Security and …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State will on Saturday commence the display of Form EC9 (Affidavit in Support of Personal Particulars) submitted by candidates sponsored by political parties for the 2027 Presidential, Senatorial and House of Representatives elections. The commission announced this in a statement issued on Friday by the Head of Department, Voter Education and Publicity …