The Finance Committee of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Friday conducted a public hearing on a proposed bill seeking to harmonise taxes and curb the collection of levies by unions and other unauthorised groups across the state. The proposed legislation, titled “A Bill for a Law to Enact the Lagos State Harmonised Taxes and Levies (Approved List for Collection) Law, to Provide for the Collection of Taxes and Levies by the State and its Local Government Councils and for Related Matters,” aims to streamline revenue collection in Lagos State. Under the bill, only recognised tax authorities would be…
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The Osun State chapters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Accord have exchanged accusations over the alleged vandalisation of campaign billboards across the state. The Accord Party, in a statement issued in Osogbo on Friday by its state chairman, Victor Akande, accused the Osun APC of masterminding the destruction of its candidate’s billboards. Akande described the incidents as deliberate acts of vandalism allegedly carried out by individuals linked to the APC. “Osun APC cannot run away from its shadows, from its crimes. Denial from Osun APC is an afterthought. The dastardly act is too obvious to ignore,” he said.…
Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, on Friday received his nomination forms free of charge from the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Labour Party ahead of the 2027 elections. The presentation ceremony took place at the Abia State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja, with the party’s National Chairman, Nenadi Usman, leading other members of the NWC to the event. Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Senator Usman commended Governor Otti for what she described as his exemplary leadership and commitment to the ideals of the Labour Party. She described the governor as the “poster boy” of the party and…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State has zoned its governorship ticket for the 2027 general election to the Ebonyi North Senatorial District. The decision was contained in a communiqué issued after the State Executive Committee (SEC) meeting held in Abakaliki to deliberate on preparations for the party’s forthcoming primaries. The communiqué was jointly signed by the state chairman, Onyemaechi Nwele, and the state secretary, Zaccheaus Ogbuefi. According to the party, the zoning arrangement was adopted to ensure equity, justice, and fairness among the various zones in the state. “The State Executive Committee, SEC, has officially approved the zoning…
The Labour Party (LP) in Lagos State has declared its readiness for the 2027 general elections, announcing plans to field candidates for all elective positions across the state. The party made the declaration during a press briefing held on Friday in Lagos, where its leadership also urged residents to reject vote-buying and support candidates capable of delivering effective governance. Speaking at the briefing, the party’s state secretary, Sam Okpala, said the LP would contest all 40 seats in the Lagos State House of Assembly, the 24 House of Representatives seats, the three senatorial districts, and the governorship position. Okpala stated…
Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has successfully scaled the screening process of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the party’s 2027 governorship primaries. Alia was officially cleared to contest the APC governorship primary following the screening exercise held on Friday at the Plateau State Governor’s Lodge, designated for the screening of incumbent governors seeking re-election. The development was disclosed in a statement signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula. According to the statement, the screening committee was chaired by the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Goshwe. Governor Alia’s Expression of Interest and Nomination forms were reportedly purchased…
Immediate past Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will dislodge the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State in the 2027 governorship election. Adelabu, who is seeking the APC governorship ticket, made the declaration in a statement made available to journalists on Saturday. The former minister said his decision to contest on the platform of the APC was driven by his desire to build a better Oyo State. He disclosed that plans had been concluded for the formal declaration of his governorship ambition on Tuesday in Ibadan, the state capital. According to…
The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced plans to hold its inaugural national convention in Abuja. The announcement was made on Friday by the party’s National Chairman, Moses Cleopas, through the party’s official X handle. According to the statement, delegates have been invited to attend the convention scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Los Angeles Event Centre, Ahmadu Bello Way, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The event is expected to commence at 10 a.m. “The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) welcomes all delegates to its inaugural national convention holding on Saturday, 9th May 2026, at Los Angeles Event Centre,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the screening schedule for aspirants seeking to contest Senate and House of Representatives seats ahead of the party’s primary elections. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said the screening exercise for Senate aspirants would hold from May 9 to May 10, 2026, at the Abuja Continental Hotel, formerly known as Sheraton Hotel, Abuja. According to the statement, the screening exercise will commence at 10:00 a.m. on both days. The party also disclosed that the screening for House of Representatives aspirants would be conducted on…
The Yobe State Police Command has arrested four suspected drug dealers in Kolere Village, Fune Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday and made available to journalists in Damaturu. According to Abdulkarim, the suspects were arrested during a coordinated operation carried out by the Potiskum Area Command. He explained that police operatives, at about 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, raided Borno Kichi Market, described as a notorious hideout for criminal gangs involved in drug peddling and harbouring criminal elements. The police spokesperson said various illicit substances were recovered during…
At least six persons have been confirmed dead, while six others sustained injuries following the detonation of an improvised explosive device (IED) along the Bagega–Anka road in Zamfara State. The incident occurred early Thursday when a commercial vehicle conveying passengers travelled through the road in Anka Local Government Area. The explosion reportedly destroyed parts of the vehicle and temporarily disrupted movement in the area. Residents alleged that suspected bandits planted the explosive device, which detonated as the vehicle passed through the route. According to eyewitness accounts, the blast occurred around 9 a.m., killing some passengers instantly, while others sustained varying…
The Accord has denied endorsing Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, for a second term ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The party also stated that it did not direct its Abia State chapter to support the ruling Labour Party in the state. In a statement issued by the party’s spokesperson, Joseph Omorogbe, Accord clarified that Christopher Imumolen and his associates are no longer members of the party, having been expelled in 2024 over alleged anti-party activities. Imumolen and members of his group had recently paid a courtesy visit to Governor Otti at the Government House in Umuahia, where they publicly…
National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has reacted to the defection of Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso from the party. Mark spoke on Wednesday in Abuja while addressing members of the forum of former and serving federal lawmakers under the ADC platform. The former Senate President acknowledged that the exit of the two prominent politicians would have an impact on the party but said the development would motivate members to work harder ahead of the 2027 general elections. “No doubt, the exit of Obi and Kwankwaso has its impact, but it will spur us to…
The Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Bello Usman-Kumo, has accepted the decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State to adopt Jamilu Isiyaku Gwamna as the party’s consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election. Kumo, who was also an aspirant for the APC governorship ticket, said he respects the party’s decision and believes that unity within the party remains paramount. In a statement, the lawmaker explained that he supported the consensus arrangement because he played a role in drafting the Electoral Act, which allows political parties to adopt candidates through consensus. “My interest and desire to…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has said it will deploy all lawful means to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to comply with existing court orders relating to the party’s leadership dispute. The party made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Secretary General, Ogini Olaposi, following a closed-door meeting between selected NNPP executives, their legal counsel, Segun Fiti, and the INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, in Abuja. Olaposi described the meeting as inconclusive and unproductive, alleging that INEC had failed to implement court judgments concerning the party’s leadership crisis. According to him, the NNPP had…
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nantewe Yilwatda, has dismissed concerns over the defection of Peter Obi from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), insisting that the development poses no threat to the ruling party. Yilwatda made the remarks on Wednesday in Abuja during the ongoing sale and submission of APC nomination and expression of interest forms ahead of the 2027 general elections. Reacting to recent developments within opposition parties, the APC chairman said internal crises among opposition groups were their responsibility and had no effect on the APC. He also downplayed the…
Operatives of the Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested 29 suspected drug traffickers and seized 10,359 kilograms of narcotic substances. The State Commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this on Wednesday while presenting the agency’s operational scorecard for April 2026. Ofoyeju said the arrests, comprising 19 males and 10 females, were made during targeted raids on known drug flashpoints and routine patrol operations across the state. He noted that the seizures included 9,611.69kg of cannabis, 748.02kg of psychotropic substances, 444kg of tramadol, 25.2kg of rohypnol, 242.82kg of diazepam injection, 36kg of bromazepam, and 20.2 litres of…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended the decision to withhold 10 per cent of the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of area councils in the territory. Wike said the funds are being used to offset salary arrears owed to primary school teachers, a move he described as necessary to end recurring industrial actions in the education sector. Speaking during a media parley with journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, the minister dismissed criticisms of the policy, insisting that the intervention was in the best interest of residents. “Nobody is complaining because those affected understand what is going…
The Nigerian Army has raised concerns over the spread of fake reports alleging the defeat of troops on the frontline, warning that such misinformation poses a threat to national security and ongoing counter-insurgency operations against Boko Haram in the North-East. The Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, made this known on Tuesday in Maiduguri during an engagement with journalists covering defence and frontline operations. Abubakar said modern warfare is increasingly fought not only on the battlefield but also in the information space, where propaganda is used to influence public perception and undermine military morale. He stressed that…
The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) in Cross River State has said it will field credible candidates in the 2027 general elections. The state chairman of the party, Goddie Akpama, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Calabar. Akpama said the party has witnessed significant growth following the recent defection of prominent political figures, including Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. He described the NDC as an emerging political force, noting that it has gained momentum in recent days. “The NDC represents a new direction for Nigeria and remains committed to providing credible…