Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has assured of a free, fair, credible, and transparent direct primary elections for aspirants seeking elective positions on the platform of the All Progressives Congress in the state. The Governor gave the assurance during a meeting with serving and aspiring members of the State House of Assembly at the Government House in Lokoja. Governor Ododo reiterated his commitment to strengthening internal party democracy and deepening public confidence in the electoral process. Governor Ododo also congratulated the aspirants for demonstrating interest in serving the people, describing their participation as a vital component of the democratic process. He emphasized that the party remains committed to a...

Nigeria's Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has reiterated that the Presidency will not reintroduce fuel subsidy, despite widespread concerns over the rising cost of living following its removal. Oyedele made the remarks on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, during press interactions on the sidelines of a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and a group of global institutional investors in Paris, as part of a three-nation working visit. The minister's comments come amid growing public pressure fuelled by surging petrol prices linked to the ongoing Middle East crisis. Oyedele stated that the government would not reverse the subsidy removal, arguing that subsidies create "destruction for...

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has assured of a free, fair, credible, and transparent direct primary elections for aspirants seeking elective positions on...

Nigeria's Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has reiterated that the Presidency will not reintroduce fuel subsidy, despite widespread...