Category archives: Politics

Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has refuted claims that his administration intends to borrow ₦245 billion to finance the 2024 budget. Speaking at the Governor’s Lodge during the celebration of the state’s 33rd anniversary, Soludo dismissed these reports as false, emphasizing that his government does not plan to borrow funds for the upcoming budget. The […]

Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has renewed his criticism of key figures in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing them of irreparably damaging the party. Melaye, who previously charged PDP National Chairman Iliya Damagum, National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu, and Organizing Secretary Umar Bature with undermining the party, has now intensified his attack. He claims […]

Philip Shaibu, the reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, has threatened to reveal alleged misconduct by Governor Godwin Obaseki if the governor’s supporters continue to insult him. Shaibu, who recently joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), issued this warning during a press briefing after attending Sunday Mass at the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria in […]

Former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, has accused three key figures within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of irreversibly damaging the party. In a statement posted on his X account, Melaye pointed fingers at PDP National Chairman Iliya Damagum, National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu, and Organizing Secretary Umar Bature for their roles in what he described […]

Ibrahim Abdullahi, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has stated that former President Goodluck Jonathan stands a strong chance of winning the 2027 presidential election if he runs under the party’s banner. Abdullahi emphasized that the PDP’s primary concern is winning elections and controlling the central government to drive national […]

Several northern political leaders and groups have voiced growing dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s administration, citing concerns about neglecting northern interests and marginalizing the politicians who supported his rise to power. Critics argue that Tinubu has favored the Yoruba ethnic group in key government appointments, leaving northern representation sidelined. They highlight the concentration of crucial […]

Josef Onoh, a former South-East spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu, has sharply criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for his recent remarks against the current administration. Onoh accused Atiku of overseeing the collapse of Nigeria’s economy during his tenure as Vice President and argued that Atiku has no moral standing to criticize President Tinubu. Atiku, […]

A notable chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano State, Alhaji Abdullahi Ali, widely known as Alin Kano, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). On Thursday, Alin Kano was officially welcomed into the ruling party by the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, during a ceremony held at the National […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed strong support for former President Goodluck Jonathan’s potential candidacy in the 2027 presidential race. This endorsement follows the Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed’s pledge to withdraw his own presidential ambitions if Jonathan decides to run. Several northern elites and politicians, dissatisfied with President Bola Tinubu’s administration, have also […]

The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) has officially started recruiting ad-hoc staff in preparation for the local government elections scheduled for September 28, 2024. Genevieve Osakwe, Chief Electoral Officer of ANSIEC, announced the recruitment drive in a statement released on Wednesday. The commission is seeking applications from eligible Anambra State residents for various positions […]