The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has launched a scathing assessment of former Deputy Governor Ude Oko Chukwu’s performance during his two decades in the party, following his recent resignation. Chukwu, who served 12 years in…
The Federal Executive Council has expressed sadness over the passing of former agriculture minister, Audu Ogbeh who died at 78. The secretary to the government of the federation, George Akume, disclosed this in a statement where FEC described Ogbeh’s death…
Former Kano State Governor and PDP leader, Ibrahim Shekarau, has said that only a coalition driven by political parties not individual ambitions can defeat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. He called on opposition parties to unite and build a…
Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has said that if Goodluck Jonathan decides to rejoin the PDP and contest, no southern candidate is a better choice for the party in the 2027 elections than him. “With all due respect to…
In a significant step toward Nigeria’s energy transition, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Budget Office of the Federation, Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria (InfraCorp), and the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI). The agreement…
Barely midway into the current administration’s term, the political atmosphere is alreadg thick with 2027 calculations. Party caucuses are sketching out coalitions, former leaders are flirting with comebacks,, and political tacticians are working overtime amassing war chests. But outside these…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for Nigeria to adopt a single five-year term for the office of president, arguing it would improve governance and end the distractions of re-election politics. Obi made the proposal on Friday…
A founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osita Okechukwu, on Friday recounted how the late former President Muhammadu Buhari actively resisted former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s bid for a third term in office, thereby safeguarding Nigeria from becoming a…
The reason the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has yet to recognise the interim National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by former Senate President, Senator David Mark, has come to light. Findings showed that the party’s…
Human rights advocate and 2023 presidential hopeful of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has been freed from police custody. Sowore had been held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, since Wednesday following his compliance with…
Fuji music legend, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM1, has tendered an apology to Nigerians and stakeholders in the aviation industry over his recent altercation with a pilot from private airline operator, ValueJet, at the Abuja airport. He described…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has called on the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to investigate and prosecute renowned musician, King Wasiu Ayinde, over an incident involving domestic carrier, ValueJet. This was disclosed…
The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the arrest and continued detention of Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, describing the incident as a miscarriage of justice and an abuse of state power. Speaking via a press statement,…
The Bank of England has cut its key interest rate to 4 percent,. the lowest in two years — in a move that reflects growing concern over the United Kingdom’s economic outlook and the persistence of global inflationary pressures. The…
Benjamin Sesko is on the verge of becoming a Manchester United player after turning down a more lucrative offer from Newcastle United. The 22-year-old Slovenian striker has agreed a five-year contract with United, who will pay RB Leipzig an initial…