Who Will Succeed Mahmood Yakubu as INEC Chairman? Impact on Nigeria’s 2027 Elections By Davidson Iriekpen (Rewritten & SEO-Optimized) Professor Mahmood Yakubu, the longest-serving Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) since Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999, is set to complete his two-term tenure next month. After 10

Olubadan Coronation: Ibadan Celebrates Oba Ladoja with Colourful Cultural Display Ibadan News: The ancient city of Ibadan witnessed a vibrant Cultural Day celebration at the Olubadan Stadium on Tuesday as part of the weeklong activities leading to the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja. Ibadan,

Markets in Ibadan to Shut Down for Olubadan Coronation Oyo State News: As Ibadan prepares for the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, markets across the city will shut down on September 26, 2025, to honor the revered monarch. Ibadan, the historic capital of Oyo State, is set to

Olubadan: Oyo Releases Traffic Advisory Ahead Of Coronation Ibadan News Update: The Coronation Organising Committee for the installation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland has released an official traffic advisory ahead of the much-anticipated ceremony at Mapo Hall. The historic coronation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of

Breaking News from Ibadanland: The coronation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan has officially commenced with interdenominational prayers. The ancient city of Ibadan is witnessing history as the Balogun of Ibadan-designate, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, revealed the peaceful process leading to the coronation of former Oyo State Governor and

President Tinubu Meets with Fubara at Aso Villa In a significant political development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently engaged in a closed-door meeting with the Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. This meeting marks the first official engagement between the President and

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has launched a stinging attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, declaring that it represents a greater threat to Nigeria’s democracy than any military regime the country has ever experienced. Speaking over the weekend while hosting former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar at his residence in

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo addresses Democracy Dialogue, Accra. Photo Credit: Goodluck Jonathan Foundation Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has strongly rejected long-standing claims that he sought a third term in office, describing the allegations as baseless and unsupported by evidence. Speaking on Wednesday at the Democracy Dialogue organised by the

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, recently recounted his experience during the 2019 Rivers State gubernatorial election, accusing retired Major General Jamil Sarham of ordering his shooting. In an interview with Channels Television, Wike alleged that Sarham, then General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 6th Division

In a resurfaced controversy, Major General Jamil Sarham, the former General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, has accused Nyesom Wike, then Governor of Rivers State and now the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), of attempting to bribe him with billions of naira to compromise