Category archives: Politics

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 […]

A performance report by OrderPaper, a parliamentary monitoring organization, has highlighted significant issues with the progress of the 10th National Assembly during its first year. Despite a notable increase in the number of bills sponsored, the report reveals slow progress and concerns about legislative practices. Key Findings from the Report: Epia stated that while there […]

The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has strongly condemned the recent increase in petrol prices announced by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). In a statement issued by Rep. Kingsley Chinda, the caucus criticized the decision as “ill-timed” and “grossly insensitive,” given the current economic hardships faced by Nigerians. Key Points from the […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially closed the media accreditation portal for the forthcoming Edo State governorship election, set for September 21, 2024. The portal will shut down at midnight tonight, with no extensions granted. Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, emphasized the importance of […]

Kenneth Okonkwo, the former spokesman for the Labour Party’s presidential campaign council, has called for Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and President Bola Tinubu to step aside from the 2027 election, asserting that none of them are fit to run. According to Okonkwo, all three political figures have failed Nigerians. Speaking during an interview on Arise […]

The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has strongly criticized Nyesom Wike, former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, for making what they describe as “reckless and unacceptable” threats. In a statement released on Tuesday by the forum’s Director General, Emmanuel Agbo, the governors expressed their disapproval of Wike’s […]

The future of Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to be a major topic of debate during the party’s upcoming caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings on September 11 and 12. The issue has sparked significant internal discussions, as revealed by the APC’s National Secretary, Dr. […]

Doyin Okupe, former Director-General of the Labour Party’s presidential campaign organization in the 2023 elections, has claimed that all elections in Nigeria have been rigged to some extent. The only exception, according to Okupe, might have been the annulled 1993 election, which was won by the late Chief MKO Abiola. Okupe made these remarks on […]