The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a swipe at the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its gubernatorial candidate for the upcoming Edo State election, Senator Monday Okpebholo, accusing them of failing to present a clear and impactful campaign manifesto. In a statement issued by the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the party contrasted […]
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Shagaya Disassociates from Controversial Coalition Statement on NNPCL Leadership
Tolani Shagaya, the House of Representatives member for Ilorin West and Asa Federal Constituency in Kwara State, has publicly disassociated himself from a controversial statement issued by a coalition named “1 AGENDA.” The statement, which Shagaya was allegedly linked to, called for the resignation of key figures in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). […]
Governor Mohammed Criticizes Federal Government Over Hunger and Poverty Amid #EndBadGovernance Protests
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has sharply criticized the federal government for its failure to address widespread hunger, anger, and poverty in Nigeria. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony for the Bauchi State LGA election campaign organized by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), he urged the federal government to cease making excuses and find effective solutions […]
Tinubu Appoints Aminu Masari as TETFund Board Chairman
On August 7, 2024, President Bola Tinubu appointed Aminu Masari, the former governor of Katsina State, as Chairman of the reconstituted board of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). The announcement was made in a statement by presidential spokesman Chief Ajuri Ngelale. The new board also includes Senator Sani Danladi, Mr. Sunday Adepoju, Mr. Nurudeen […]
Biden and Obama Applaud Harris’ Selection of Tim Walz as Running Mate
President Joe Biden has commended Vice President Kamala Harris’s choice of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2024 presidential race. Biden, who has endorsed Harris, shared his support on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, describing the Harris-Walz ticket as a strong advocate for working people and America’s middle class. Biden tweeted, […]
PDP Challenges APC Candidate to Debate Ahead of Edo Governorship Election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship campaign council has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to participate in a debate ahead of the September 21 governorship election in Edo State. Rev. Olu Martins, the campaign council’s deputy director general, issued the challenge in Benin while speaking to journalists. “We are […]
Zamfara Youth Group Seeks Gov Lawal Resignation Over Insecurity, Politics
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has been accused of using the recent #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests as a smokescreen to conceal his administration’s incompetence, massive corruption, and cluelessness. The Coalition of Northern Youths for Peace and Stability has condemned the governor’s actions, calling for his immediate resignation. “It is deeply disconcerting to observe that Governor Lawal orchestrated […]
Afenifere Condemns Tinubu’s Comments on Protests, Highlights His Past Calls for Revolution
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group Afenifere has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his recent remarks blaming others for the ongoing protests against his administration. Afenifere noted that Tinubu, who had previously advocated for a revolution against former President Goodluck Jonathan, should not now be shifting blame. Prince Justice Fakiyesi, National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, argued […]
Afenifere Criticizes Tinubu Over Protest Comments, Recalls His Call for Revolution Against Jonathan
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere, has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to refrain from assigning blame in the wake of the protests against his administration. The group pointed out that Tinubu had previously called for a revolution against former President Goodluck Jonathan and, therefore, should not be apportioning blame now. According to Prince Justice Fakiyesi, […]
Government Should Opt for Dialogue, Not Blackmail, Says Omotehinse
Mr. Alex Omotehinse, a human rights activist and leader of the Center for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR), discussed the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protest and emphasized the importance of government dialogue over blackmailing protesters. Below are excerpts from the interview conducted by Joy Anigbogu. What is your view about the hunger protest that began on August […]