Author: Vincent Osuwo

President Bola Tinubu warned political opponents hoping to unseat him in 2027 that he would not back down without a fight, claiming that everything is fair in a democratic campaign. Tinubu made the remarks while receiving the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The president said, “Those who would take it from me will try. They will try. All is fair in politics, and there is equal opportunity. “I won’t offer them a red carpet. I won’t offer them the leash to tie me at home. “No, we will wrestle each other to the finishing…

The Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke, has urged his supporters to intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the Osun State governorship election after the Court of Appeal affirmed the party’s legal standing. Adeleke, in a statement on his X account on Tuesday, described the judgement as a victory for democracy and the rule of law, urging supporters to remain focused on the August 15 governorship election. He noted that the ruling had reaffirmed that Accord remained “strong, lawful and fully prepared” for the poll. “Again, Accord is victorious — democracy and the rule of law have prevailed. “I congratulate every member…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the attack on one of its Permanent Voter Card collection centres in Osun State will not deter it from conducting a free, fair and credible governorship election in the state. Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Mr Dayo Oketola, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NANS) on Monday in Abuja. Chronicle NG reports that some suspected hoodlums on Sunday stormed an INEC PVC collection centre located at Oyinlola DC School, Ward 2, Okuku, attacking staff members on duty and carting away electoral materials, including Bimodal Voter…

Senator David Mark, the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, welcomed the Court of Appeal’s decision to overturn the Federal High Court’s decision to deregister the party as a significant win for democracy, constitutionalism, and the rule of law. Mark stated that the appeal court’s decision not only ensured the ADC’s continued legal existence but also confirmed the judiciary’s role as the ultimate protector of democratic norms and constitutional rights. The former Senate President made the remarks in a statement signed by his media adviser, Mr. Kola Ologbodiyan, shortly after the appellate court overturned the Federal High Court’s decision…

The Governor Seyi Makinde-led Oyo State government has taken delivery of two long-awaited security surveillance planes. The two aircraft, which arrived at Ibadan’s Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport on Tuesday, are anticipated to enhance aerial surveillance, information collection, and fast security response in Oyo State and surrounding areas. Dotun Oyelade, the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, issued a statement in Ibadan, the state capital, on Tuesday, saying, “The arrival of the aircraft marks another step in the state’s efforts to strengthen security operations through improved intelligence gathering and aerial surveillance.” “Governor Seyi Makinde had, on July 18, 2026, confirmed that…

The minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara did no wrongdoing after reconciling with his political camp, claiming that “there is no sin in politics.” Wike said Fubara’s decision to return to the political family that produced him was the right one, and it would boost attempts to rally support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The minister addressed journalists on Tuesday following an inspection of ongoing roadwork around the Federal Capital Territory. His words came only days after Fubara officially proclaimed support for Wike’s Rainbow Coalition, endorsed President Tinubu…

Senator Uba Sani, Governor of Kaduna State, announced on Tuesday that Jerry Adams, Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service, will be his running mate in the 2027 governorship election, describing the decision as a reaffirmation of his administration’s commitment to inclusion, equity, and good governance. The governor announced the nomination in a statement he personally signed, stating Adams’ appointment embodied the values of justice, fairness, and merit that had governed his government since taking office on May 29, 2023. According to Sani, Adams’ appointment goes beyond that of a deputy governorship candidate, as it underscores his administration’s…

The Abuja Court of Appeal On Tuesday, annulled the Federal High Court’s ruling that directed the Independent National Electoral Commission to remove the African Democratic Congress and four additional political parties from its register. In a unanimous ruling issued by a three-judge panel headed by Justice Abba Mohammed, the appellate court determined that the June 15 decision of the Federal High Court was void, as it was rendered without jurisdiction. The appellate court determined that the trial court incorrectly assumed jurisdiction and issued the order based on an invalid suit submitted by a non-juristic entity. It determined that there was…

The Plateau State Police Command has arrested three suspects over the mob killing of a 25-year-old University of Jos graduate, Ibrahim Mbaya, popularly known as “Ibee.” The crime, which occurred on Sunday at an off-campus apartment behind the City of David area along Ring Road, Jos, has sparked outrage across Plateau State, with family members, friends, students, and members of the entertainment industry demanding justice for the deceased. Mbaya, a graduate of the University of Jos who was still processing an outstanding academic issue, had attended a social event on campus before deciding to spend the night at a friend’s…

The Plateau State Police Command has arrested three suspects over the mob killing of a 25-year-old University of Jos graduate, Ibrahim Mbaya, popularly known as “Ibee.” The crime, which occurred on Sunday at an off-campus apartment behind the City of David area along Ring Road, Jos, has sparked outrage across Plateau State, with family members, friends, students, and members of the entertainment industry demanding justice for the deceased. Mbaya, a graduate of the University of Jos who was still processing an outstanding academic issue, had attended a social event on campus before deciding to spend the night at a friend’s…