The Labour Party (LP) has raised concerns over the safety of its national chairman, Julius Abure, following an alleged arson attack on his residence in Abuja. The party claimed that Abure narrowly escaped an assassination attempt during the incident. In a statement issued in Abuja, the National Publicity Secretary of the LP, Obiora Ifoh, described…
Omoyele Sowore, the #RevolutionNow convener, has expressed his reservations about the attitude of young Nigerians towards challenging the older generation for key political positions. This comes in the wake of 44-year-old Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s inauguration as the Senegalese president, which has been celebrated by many as a milestone for youth leadership. Sowore, who contested in…
The Kogi State Election Petition Tribunal witnessed continued drama over the hearing of the Social Democratic Party (SDP)’s petition, as four witnesses called by the party gave conflicting testimonies. This trend has persisted, with witnesses in past sittings also retracting their statements. The SDP and its governorship candidate, Murtala Ajaka, are contesting the victory of…
Former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has criticized the Nigerian government’s close ties with the United States, the United Kingdom, and other Western superpowers, arguing that it is detrimental to Nigeria’s interests. He expressed concern that this alliance has indirectly affected Nigeria’s relationship with Russia. During an interview with Arise TV, Fani-Kayode highlighted the impact…
The Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Petter Obi, appears to have distanced himself from the embattled National Chairman, Julius Abure, and has supported efforts to salvage the party. Obi criticized the recent Nnewi convention organized by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), suggesting that Abure and other leaders should have…
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has clarified that his administration has not taken any loans from the Debt Management Office (DMO) since assuming office on May 29, 2023. Lawal emphasized that the reported N14.26 billion debt attributed to the state government was actually part of a bond issued by the previous administration, which his government…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has announced his administration’s unique approach to development, focusing on both physical and “stomach” infrastructure to benefit the people of the state. Emphasizing his commitment to this approach, Adeleke stated, “I am Mr. Infrastructure, building both physical roads and ‘roads’ in our bodies. We are ensuring a proper mix…
Efforts are underway to secure the release of the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, according to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu. Kalu revealed that while court processes continue, political solutions are being pursued behind the scenes. During a special edition of “The…
The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has hailed the country’s legislative arm as a beacon of transparency and accountability, attracting admiration from the international community and development partners worldwide. Speaking to reporters upon his return from South Africa after the Pan-African Parliament’s Extraordinary Session, Agbese highlighted the House’s commitment to…
Harrison Ogara, a member of the Enugu State House of Assembly representing Igbo-Eze South Constituency, has refuted claims of a leadership crisis within the Labour Party (LP). His statement comes in response to the recent defection of six LP members to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ogara dismissed the notion of a crisis within the…