Following a successful reading in Abuja, acclaimed author Niran Adedokun, is set to grace Lagos with a book signing and reading event for his latest release, Ethnicity Eats, Corruption Feasts: A Columnist’s Insights on Nigeria. The event will take place…
Politics too important to be left to politicians – Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has called for a collaboration between the government and business leaders, saying politics is too important to be left to the politicians alone. The Vice President said this collaboration is necessary to propel Nigeria’s economic growth and…
Putin says prosecution of Trump shows US political system is “rotten”
Russian President Vladimir Putin asserted Tuesday that the criminal cases against former U.S. President Donald Trump are political revenge that show the fundamental corruption of the United States. “As for the prosecution of Trump, for us what is happening in…
Rishi Sunak faces mounting woes as third Tory politician resigns in 24 hours
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces a third by-election test after a close ally of Boris Johnson resigned on Saturday with “immediate effect”. In a tumultuous 24 hours for the Conservative Party, Nigel Adams announced that he was following the…
SPPG opens applications for 2024 programme
The School of Politics, Policy and Governance (SPPG), a leading institution in the political space, has opened applications for its 2024 governance and public leadership programme. According to a statement, the programme aims to empower individuals and transform politics in…
Bello’s convoy attack political, Natasha alleges
Kogi Central Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senatorial Candidate in Kogi State, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has alleged that the recent attack on Gov. Yahaya Bello’s convoy is politically motivated. “It is a smear campaign against the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Governorship Murtala…
Abdulrazaq emerges as NGF Chairman
Gov. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State, has emerged as the new Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF). This is contained in a statement by the outgoing NGF Chairman and Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Wednesday in Abuja.…
Buhari salutes Gov. Adeleke at 63, urges him to seek God’s guidance
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun State as he celebrates his 63rd birthday, May 13, 2023, urging him to seek God to deliver on his mandate. The president’s congratulatory message was issued by his spokesman, Mr…
Gbajabiamila, Wase, Betara mourn House member-elect from Taraba
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila; Deputy Speaker, Ahmed Wase; and Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, Aliyu Betara, have expressed sadness over the demise of a member-elect of the House, Ismaila Maihanci. Maihanci reportedly died…
Twitter suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene’s account after ‘Trans Day of Vengeance’ post
Twitter has suspended Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s congressional account for seven days after the Georgia lawmaker repeatedly tweeted about a rally called “Trans Day of Vengeance,” following Monday’s school shooting in Nashville. Greene posted an image of the poster…