Former Nigerian leader, Ibrahim Babangida, has confirmed in his autobiography that MKO Abiola won the June 12, 1993, presidential election. He described the annulment as his toughest decision. Babangida praised Buhari for honoring Abiola posthumously with the GCFR title, acknowledging his...
Osun State proceeded with its local government elections despite calls for suspension by the Attorney General and the Nigeria Police. Governor Ademola Adeleke cast his vote early in Ede North LGA. Security remains tight as voters participate in the contentious exercise, which has drawn both...
The Osun State Government has rejected police advice to postpone today’s local government elections, citing rule of law concerns. Authorities accused the police of partisanship and vowed to proceed with the polls. Governor Adeleke’s administration assured voters of a credible election despite...
The House of Representatives Committee on Constitutional Amendment has rejected 31 proposals for new states, citing failure to meet constitutional requirements. Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu stated that none of the requests qualified for consideration. However, the committee extended the...
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, revealed he bought a new office chair after former governor Godwin Obaseki took the official one upon leaving office. Speaking on Channels TV, Okpebholo emphasized that financial investigations would naturally unfold while asserting his victory was driven by...
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan clashed with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seat reassignment, accusing the leadership of silencing her. Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu dismissed her claims, stating that the National Assembly is for governance, not theatrics. The controversy was...
Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, has declared Osun State's planned local government election illegal, citing a Court of Appeal ruling that reinstated previously elected officials. He urged Governor Adeleke to halt the vote, warning that the proceeding would violate the...
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari skipped Ibrahim Babangida’s book launch, reviving old tensions from the 1985 coup that overthrew him. The event, attended by top leaders, highlighted Buhari’s refusal to engage with IBB. His absence fueled speculation that their decades-old rift remains...
Former military president Ibrahim Babangida revealed in his autobiography that he offered Moshood Abiola an interim government after annulling the 1993 election, but Abiola declined. Babangida blamed General Sani Abacha for misleading Abiola and later admitted to underestimating Abacha’s...
NNPP leader Rabiu Kwankwaso criticizes the APC government, citing economic hardship, insecurity, and decaying infrastructure. Speaking at NNPP’s NEC meeting, he expressed confidence in defeating APC and PDP in 2027. He dismissed reports of party divisions, claiming opposition forces fund...
Peter Obi reacted to IBB’s admission that MKO Abiola won the June 12, 1993 election, calling it a step toward national healing. He emphasized the need for electoral transparency and acknowledged IBB’s economic contributions. Obi urged political figures to recognize past election outcomes for...
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