LAGOS The opposition African Democratic Congress, ADC, accused the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, of laying landmines to stop it from fielding candidates in the 2027 polls. The ADC through its youth arm also gave a 72-hour ultimatum to the electoral umpire to reverse its non-recognition of the Senator David Mark-led National Executive Committee, NEC, of the party or face nationwide protests. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC alleged that deliberate administrative landmines are being laid by INEC to prevent the party from fielding candidates in the upcoming general elections. The party stated…
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Iran’s clerical establishment has moved swiftly to install a new Supreme Leader following the death of long-time leader Ali Khamenei, with the Assembly of Experts announcing the selection of his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, for the powerful position. State media reported that the decision was reached on Sunday after a vote by the Assembly of Experts, the constitutional body responsible for choosing the country’s highest political and religious authority. The assembly described the outcome as decisive and urged the public to rally around the new leadership. In a statement distributed through official media channels, the body called on Iranians to maintain…
A socio-political group in Ogun State, Grassroots Network for Development, GND, on Sunday endorsed Muraina Olatunji Banjoko, popularly known as Threeco, as its preferred candidate for the Ogun Central Senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was announced during a stakeholders’ meeting attended by community leaders, youth representatives and women groups drawn from across the six local government areas that make up the Ogun Central Senatorial District. Speaking at the gathering, the leader of the group, Hon. Yemi Ibigbemi, said the decision to support Banjoko followed extensive consultations with members and key stakeholders in the district. According…
An aspirant for the Ogun Central senatorial district in the forthcoming 2027 elections, Muraina Banjoko, on Wednesday applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the 2022 repeal and enactment electoral bill into law. Banjoko described the legislation as a bold and progressive step that will and restore credibility to the electoral process and strengthen Nigeria’s democratic institutions. President Tinubu yesterday signed the controversial bill into law in the presence of his staff and the principal officers of the national assembly following weeks of altercation over clause 60 which contained provisions for manual transmission of election results from the polling unit…
Enzo Fernandez’s stoppage-time winner capped Chelsea’s thrilling fightback from two goals down to beat West Ham 3-2 in a dramatic London derby on Saturday. Liam Rosenior’s side trailed to first-half goals from Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville at Stamford Bridge. But Chelsea ignored the half-time jeers from their angry fans, staging a brilliant revival after the break. Joao Pedro reduced the deficit before Marc Cucurella headed the equaliser. For the first time in the Premier League era, Chelsea came from two down at half-time to win thanks to their captain as Fernandez netted in stoppage-time. West Ham’s Jean-Clair Todibo was…
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has reminded Nigerians of new tax law requirements mandating employers to file annual returns by January 31 and individuals by March 31. Speaking during a webinar for finance and HR professionals, Oyedele noted that compliance remains very low, with fewer than 5% of taxpayers filing returns in some states. He stressed that employees must still file self-assessment returns even if their employers deduct taxes. Oyedele also clarified that the much-debated “power of substitution” in tax law—allowing authorities to assess and recover taxes based on available intelligence—is…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has strongly denied reports suggesting that its National Leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, engaged in negotiations to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Contrary to speculation, the party insists that Kwankwaso never held discussions with President Bola Tinubu or made any demands regarding a possible defection. The rumors gained traction following the defection of Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, to the APC, with some commentators alleging that Kwankwaso’s supposed “high demands” created friction within the NNPP. Baba Yusuf, Group CEO of Global Investment and Trade Company, had told Arise TV that Kwankwaso “overreached”…
By: Lekan Adetunji As the jostling for the 2027 general elections heats up, the political atmosphere in Ogun State is heating up with various aspirants positioning themselves for key public offices. One name that continues to resonate across Ogun Central is Otunba Muraina Olatunji Banjoko, Chairman of the Threeco Foundation, whose fortuitous blend of business acumen, philanthropy, and grassroots appeal has made him a frontrunner in the senatorial race. In recent times, there has been lots of censure and prospecting for the Ogun Central senatorial seat following what constituents have describes as dismal outing of the incumbent handt; a development…
The disagreement over the volume of revenue to be distributed among the three tiers of government this month has stalled the sharing of federation revenue in the last two weeks. It was learnt that 1.969 trillion was planned to be distributed at the end of the January 20 FAAC meeting. However, the Commissioners of Finance were said to have rejected the amount, insisting on more revenue for distribution. Usually, the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) meets between the end of the second or third quarter of every month to consider revenue collection of the previous month and share it between…
Late legendary Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti is set to receive a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammy Awards, nearly three decades after his death, marking a historic first for an African musician, according to the BBC. Widely regarded as the architect of Afrobeat, Fela’s recognition comes amid growing global acknowledgement of African music, following the worldwide success of Afrobeats and the Grammys’ introduction of the Best African Performance category in 2024. Reacting to the honour, his son and Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti, said, “Fela has been in the hearts of the people for such a long time. Now…