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A Federal High Court in Abuja has declined to grant an interim order stopping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its planned meetings and national convention. In a ruling delivered on Thursday, James Omotosho, the presiding judge, refused the plaintiffs’ ex parte application seeking interim injunctions to restrain the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the PDP from proceeding with the party’s scheduled leadership meetings and convention. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2120/2025, was filed by Austine Nwachukwu, PDP chairman in Imo state; Amah Abraham Nnanna, chairman of the Abia state chapter; and Turnah George, the south-south secretary of the party.…

Makinde, Soun Of Ogbomoso Are Development Gladiators The Soun of Ogbomosoland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye (Orumogege III), has commended Governor Seyi Makinde, for his visionary leadership and commitment to the development of all zones across the state. Oba Olaoye gave the commendation during the Ogbomoso Economic Summit and Exhibition held at the Lautech Great Hall, describing the Governor as “a bridge-builder whose policies have continued to open new frontiers of growth and opportunity.” Speaking on the theme “Unlocking the Economic Potential in Ogbomosoland,” the Monarch said Ogbomoso is on the verge of a major economic…

The family of Ilobanafor has officially released the funeral arrangements for their beloved patriarch, Chief Ogbuefi Clement Nwagbogu Ilobanafor (Esesuo Agbara I of Ozegu), who passed away on June 22, 2025, at the age of 93.Chief Ilobanafor is fondly remembered for his wisdom, humility, and enduring commitment to community development. Throughout his life, he served as a pillar of unity, peace, and progress in Ozegu, Enugwu-Inyi, Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State, earning the admiration of all who crossed his path.Since his passing, an outpouring of tributes and condolences has continued to flow from across Nigeria, reflecting…

The Deputy Governor of Oyo State,Barr.Abdul Raheem Adebayo Lawal today in Abuja described the successful fixing of the people’s Democratic Party’s convention ,slated to hold in Ibadan next month as a big breakthrough for the party. Barr.Lawal who was addressing the inaugural meeting of the convention venue sub-committee at Legacy House,Abuja noted that with the breakthrough,what is left for the party is to make a huge success of the programme The Oyo State Deputy Governor who is also the chairman of the venue sub-committee said, the party looked good to wrestle the country from the misrule of the Governing…

Ahead of the November 2025 elective national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the venue sub-committee today held it’s inaugural meeting. The committee, chaired by the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barr. Bayo Lawal is a major step in the party’s preparations for its much anticipated elective convention scheduled for November this year in Ibadan, Oyo state. In his remark, Hon. Olajide, who is the secretary of the venue sub-committee and member representing Ibadan northwest/southwest federal constituency of Oyo state in the House of Representatives, expressed delight at the commencement of the committee’s work, describing it as “both…

Nigeria has received a major boost in their 2026 World Cup qualification hopes as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) revised the qualifying rules following Eritrea’s withdrawal from the competition. Eritrea’s exit has caused a significant imbalance, leaving Group E with only five teams instead of six. To maintain fairness, CAF and FIFA are considering removing points earned against the bottom-placed team in each group when determining the best runners-up. In a circular dated March 14, 2025, and signed by CAF’s Director of Tournaments and Events, Samson Adamu, the body explained that whenever a group has fewer than five teams due…

.UNICEF, DAWN Commission, NLC commend Oyo, as engagement on 2026 budget begins Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that his administration will continue to consult and engage with residents of the state on the making of the state’s annual budgets, with a view to knowing their aspirations and prioritising their needs. The governor stated this on Thursday while speaking at the Stakeholders’ Consultative and Engagement Meeting on the 2026 Budget, held at the Ogunlana Hall, International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan. This was as the UNICEF, the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission and the leaders…

While the political climate in Adamawa State appears normal, deep rooted political differences are surfacing with intrigues and manipulations to either destabilize or maintain dominance in a state that is riddled with religious and ethnic permutations. In the history of partisan politics in Adamawa State, who becomes governor is keenly contested along sectarian and ethnic colouration. The most glaring situation reared it’s ugly head during the 2023 elections where the ” WUJJA WUJJA ” syndrome widely spread across the state with religious and tribal sentiments. The outcome made it possible for Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to garner votes of all most…

His Excellency, Barrister Abdul Raheem Adebayo Lawal, today joined other top government officials in Abuja representing Governor Seyi Makinde at the National Council of State meeting, the country’s highest advisory body. The high-level meeting, presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, witnessed the presence of serving Governors from across the federation. Those unable to attend in person were represented by their deputies. Also in attendance were former Heads of State and Presidents, as well as retired Chief Justices of Nigeria, adding significant weight and experience to the deliberations. One of the key outcomes of the meeting was the approval of…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN), a renowned legal expert and academic, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), pending Senate confirmation. The National Council of State unanimously approved Amupitan’s nomination on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga announced the development, stating that the appointment follows the completion of Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s tenure, which began in 2015 and ended in October 2025. President Tinubu described Amupitan as an apolitical figure and noted that he is the first person from Kogi State, in the North-Central region, to be nominated for…