Category archives: Politics

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 […]

Abdul Rasheeth, Special Adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has clarified recent statements attributed to Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). Kwankwaso was reportedly misquoted during an event in Katsina, where he was said to have claimed he would win the 2027 election and declared the […]

Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has issued a stern warning regarding President Bola Tinubu’s proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) increase. Atiku cautioned that this move could have devastating effects on Nigeria’s citizens. The former vice president expressed concern that the government is opting to impose further financial burdens […]

Salihu Lukman, a former National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has voiced his disapproval of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari and President Bola Tinubu, blaming them for Nigeria’s current economic turmoil. Lukman emphasized the necessity of removing the APC from power in the 2027 elections but argued that the opposition must unite to hold […]

Chidi Lloyd, a close ally of Nyesom Wike and former chairman of Emohua Local Government Area, has strongly criticized Ijaw leader Edwin Clark for his recent demand to arrest Wike. Clark had urged the Inspector-General of Police to act after Wike’s comments warning PDP governors against interfering in Rivers State affairs. In a scathing response, […]

The Labour Party, under the leadership of Julius Abure, has accused Peter Obi, Governor Alex Otti, and Datti Baba-Ahmed of contributing to the ongoing crisis within the party. According to the Deputy National Chairman, Ayo Olorunfemi, these figures, along with Nenadi Usman, have disrupted the party’s unity. In an interview, Olorunfemi criticized the stakeholders’ meeting […]

Lawmakers Appeal for Fuel Price Reduction The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) has urged the Federal Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) to reconsider the recent fuel price hike. In a statement from Abuja, committee Chairman Alhassan Ado-Doguwa described the price increase as unacceptable and harmful to Nigerians. Doguwa […]