Category archives: Politics

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its handling of subsidy removal reforms. Obi expressed concerns that the government might extend its subsidy cuts to essential services, jokingly suggesting they might even charge for air. In an interview with News Central TV, Obi demanded transparency […]

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has expressed his openness to collaborating with other politicians, including former NNPP presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, for the 2027 elections. Obi emphasized that any collaboration must focus on improving the lives of citizens rather than mere political gains. In an interview with News Central, […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Senator Dino Melaye following accusations of engaging in anti-party activities. According to a letter obtained by Punch on Friday, the suspension was executed by the Ayetoro/Iluagba Ward 1 executive committee after reviewing findings from a disciplinary investigation into Melaye’s conduct. The decision comes as Melaye’s recent actions were […]

The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of unlawfully establishing the Rivers State Investment Promotion Agency. The lawmakers assert that the creation of this new agency is not sanctioned by any existing law. In a statement issued by the media aide to the Speaker, Martins Wachukwu, the […]

Senator Nenadi Usman, Chairman of the Labour Party National Caretaker Committee (LP-NCC), has disclosed how the party narrowly avoided deregistration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to Usman, the Labour Party faced the possibility of being de-registered, a move that was averted through the intervention of party leaders during a crucial September 4 […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declined to sign the peace accord ahead of the Edo State Governorship election set for September 21. The announcement was made by former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar at the peace accord signing event in Benin. Abubakar revealed that the PDP’s refusal to sign is contingent upon certain conditions […]

Yunusa Tanko, a chieftain of the Labour Party, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of being responsible for Nigeria’s problems, not Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate. This response follows remarks made by APC spokesperson Felix Morka, who accused Obi of inciting public dissatisfaction with the country. Tanko expressed disbelief at Morka’s […]

Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, has urged Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki to remain vigilant in the upcoming governorship election. Amadi, via his X account, claimed that Adams Oshiomhole, a former Edo governor and current supporter of APC candidate Senator Monday Okpebholo, cannot win the election without rigging. […]

Oluchi Opara, the former National Treasurer of the Labour Party, has made serious allegations against Julius Abure, the factional chairman of the party. Opara claims that Abure misappropriated campaign funds by transferring money into the accounts of his wife, siblings, staff, and his personal company. Opara, who previously called for transparency regarding the party’s finances, […]

In their first head-to-head debate, former U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris clashed on key issues, reflecting a tight presidential race. Harris holds a narrow lead over Trump in recent polls, with both candidates addressing topics ranging from immigration to the economy, abortion, and foreign policy. Harris focused on defending democracy and […]