Politics

Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, Senator David Mark, in a statement on Tuesday said the new coalition had no favourite presidential candidate amid reports that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amechi, amongst others, were frontrunners for the party’s ticket for the 2027 […]

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has confirmed he will contest the 2027 presidential election. He added that he was willing to serve a single four-year term if elected. He made the declaration on Sunday night while speaking during a live session on social media, where he answered questions from supporters […]

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called for a shift in Nigeria’s leadership selection, urging citizens to prioritise competence, capacity, character, and compassion when choosing leaders. Obi said leadership is either succeeding or failing, and the results are always visible. He reiterated his long-held position that tribal and religious considerations in […]

Embattled former National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has issued a sharp rebuttal to former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, accusing them of deliberately fueling the internal crisis within the party. Abure, who has faced months of leadership tussles and factional disputes, responded to recent comments by […]

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been conferred with the prestigious chieftaincy title of ‘Ugosimba 1 of Enugu’ by the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council. The title, which means jewel/eagle from another kingdom, was conferred on her on Tuesday, during her two-day working visit to the state.According to the Chairman of the Council, Igwe […]

The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area, Theresa Ushie, for a period of three months, following a petition by members of the Bekwarra Legislative Council alleging abuse of office and misappropriation of funds. In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Matthew Okache, […]

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has revealed that the resurgence of Boko Haram in the North-East, particularly in Borno State, is part of the insurgents’ renewed efforts to destabilise the Sahel states of Nigeria, Mali, Burkina-Faso, and Niger Republic.‎‎He made this known during a two-day working visit to military institutions, including the Nigerian Defence […]

A human rights lawyer and counsel for the Indigenous People of Biafra, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has called on President Bola Tinubu to stop the monthly media chat of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, describing it as wasteful and extravagant.‎‎In a press statement released on Tuesday, Ejimofor said the media chat serves no purpose […]

Former Abia State Governor and senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has alleged that elements within Nigeria’s political elite are backing Boko Haram in a bid to destabilise President Bola Tinubu’s administration.‎‎Speaking with News men on Monday, Kalu claimed that the resurgence of the terrorist group was politically motivated and orchestrated by power-hungry individuals […]