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STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Tinubu nominates Oyedele as minister of state for finance President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Taiwo Oyedele as the minister of state for finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite. Uzoka-Anite will now move to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning, as the Minister of State, her third portfolio in the administration. President Tinubu has today conveyed the nomination of Oyedele to the Senate for confirmation in a letter to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Until President Tinubu nominated him as a minister, Oyedele from Ikaram, Akoko, Ondo State, was the chairman of the Presidential Committee…

Federal Commissioner, Bawa-Allah pushes for stricter federal character compliance The Commissioner representing Lagos State at the Federal Character Commission, Abdulwasiu Kayode Bawa-Allah has called for a tighter compliance with the constitutional principles guiding federal appointments and resource distribution. He insisted that Lagos indigenes must get a fair share of federal jobs and infrastructure located within the state, adding that the Federal Character is about equity, fairness and justice. He spoke at the Lagos State office of the Commission on Monday, marking his new tenure.   He pledged to work with the Commission’s Chairman, Hulayat Omidiran, and other stakeholders to strengthen…

ADC Online Registration Flooded with Fake Names, NIN, Pictures Of Donald Trump, Tinubu, Kim Jong Un, Others Netizens have begun registering fake names, National Identification Numbers, and incorrect pictures barely 24 hours after the African Democratic Congress commenced free nationwide online membership registration. The party on Sunday unveiled a new digital portal as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, instructing existing members to update and revalidate their details in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 and the guidelines of INEC. However, the membership registration has…

ICPC Recovers Wiretapping Equipment from El-Rufai The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it recovered equipment allegedly capable of tapping conversations, alongside sensitive security documents, from the Abuja residence of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai. According to The Nation, the commission also obtained a legal order from a Magistrate Court in Bwari, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to detain el-Rufai for 14 days, with the order expected to expire on Thursday. The anti-graft agency denied allegations of arbitrary detention and repression of the former governor, insisting that due process was followed. ICPC has asked the High…

2027: We May Not Be Able to Deliver Perfect Poll – INEC Chairman The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has said the commission may not be able to guarantee a flawless process in the 2027 general elections, urging Nigerians to manage their expectations. Speaking at the Citizens’ Town Hall Programme on the Electoral Act 2026, Amupitan said, “Let me just appeal to Nigerians… what Nigerians desire is a perfect election. “And INEC will strive as much as possible to give this country the best election. However, we may not be able to achieve a…

Presidency Reacts to Alleged Aso Rock Poison Plot Against President Tinubu The claim, which gained traction online over the weekend, suggested that a presidential chef had been detained following intelligence reports of suspicious activities linked to food preparation within restricted areas of the Villa. THE Presidency has firmly dismissed circulating social media reports alleging that kitchen staff at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa were arrested over an alleged plot to poison President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The claim, which gained traction online over the weekend, suggested that a presidential chef had been detained following intelligence reports of suspicious activities linked to…

Rep Ibe Okwara Osonwa Backs Governor Alex Otti, Calls for Continued Support Across Board The Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa has called for calm and continued support across board for the administration of Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, following public reactions to a recent media engagement involving the governor. In a statement issued to journalists, the federal lawmaker urged citizens, political stakeholders and members of the media to remain focused on the collective goal of rebuilding Abia State, noting that moments of intense public discourse are inevitable in a democratic environment.…