The Court of Appeal in Abuja has adjourned until July 7 the hearing of an appeal challenging the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress, Accord Party and three other political parties. The appellate court shifted the matter from June 25 to enable parties in the suit file and exchange their …
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The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ekiti State has withdrawn its support for its governorship candidate, Peter Obafemi, and thrown its weight behind Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Newsextra24 reports that the decision was announced on Thursday in Ado-Ekiti by the …
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Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun says more than 30,000 residents living with HIV, are receiving free antiretroviral therapy, counselling and support services in health facilities across the state. Abiodun disclosed this on Thursday while inaugurating the Pharma-Grade Warehouse of the Ogun State Drugs and Health Commodities Management Agency in Abeokuta. …
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The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled Mrs Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun as the deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 election and running mate to the party’s governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi. Newsextra24 reports that the announcement was made on Sunday by Governor …
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National Chairman of Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has outlined measures for the conduct of free, fair and credible elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in 2027. Baba-Ahmed, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday, said that the commission must …
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The Legislators’ and the Executives’ Presidential Support Committee (TLEGATES-PSC) has pledged to deploy extensive grassroots mobilisation and voter engagement strategies to help secure victory for Gov. Biodun Oyebanji and the APC in the forthcoming Ekiti governorship election. The National Coordinator of the committee, Mr Elijah Ettah, made the pledge during …
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The presidential candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM) for the 2027 general election, Esther Okereke has called on Nigerians to work together to rebuild the country and overcome its socio-economic challenges. Okereke made the call on Friday in Abuja at a news conference titled “Nigeria Will Work Again, Because …
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The National Leader of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dr Chike Okogwu, says Nigeria’s democracy remains incomplete while millions of persons with disabilities continue to face exclusion, discrimination and limited access to basic services. Okogwu said this in a Democracy Day message issued on Friday …
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Senate has passed for second reading, a bill seeking to establish a comprehensive legal, regulatory and supervisory framework for virtual assets, digital assets and virtual asset service providers operating in Nigeria. This followed the presentation of the general principles of the bill at plenary on Tuesday. Newsextra24 reports that the …
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The leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says it is intensifying efforts to resolve internal disagreements in Kano State following a closed-door meeting with leaders of the Kwankwasiya movement. This is contained in a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director in Abuja. Director said the …
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