Vladislav Panev, a member of the Bulgarian parliament, recently led a delegation of lawmakers from Bulgaria to Nigeria in late February. The visit was on the invitation of the Nigeria-Bulgaria friendship group at the Nigerian House of Representatives for a parliamentary exchange. During the visit, Mr. Panev discussed various areas of interest with PREMIUM TIMES,…
Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has dropped a major hint about the prospect of him leaving the party before the 2027 election season. Speaking during an engagement with his supporters on his Verified X space, hosted by Parallel Facts, Obi emphasized his unwavering commitment to making Nigeria work…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has announced that the Senate is planning to lift the suspension on Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central), following the lawmaker’s threat of legal action. Ningi was suspended for three months after alleging budget padding to the tune of N3.7 trillion in the 2024 fiscal year. The decision to lift the…
In a significant political development, six members of the Labour Party at the Enugu State House of Assembly have officially decamped to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The lawmakers had initially planned to defect during an event at the Okpara Square last Sunday, which was abruptly ended, leading to speculation about their intentions. However, during…
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State recently stressed the importance of enhancing collaboration between Nigeria’s federal and state governments, aiming to optimise the delivery of democracy’s dividends to the populace. Speaking with reporters in Abuja this Friday, Idris highlighted the crucial role such cooperation plays, not only in aligning projects and social services but also…
The Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide has disowned Simon Ekpa, saying, “The Ijaw people are Nigerians, original occupants and dwellers of the Niger Delta region.” Ekpa, who is from the eastern part of Nigeria, claims to be the leader of Biafra in exile, as seen in a viral video posted on X. He also tried to…
The Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide has disowned Simon Ekpa, saying, “The Ijaw people are Nigerians, original occupants and dwellers of the Niger Delta region.” Ekpa, who is from the eastern part of Nigeria, claims to be the leader of Biafra in exile, as seen in a viral video posted on X. He also tried to…
The forthcoming governorship election in Ondo State slated for November 16, 2024, has sparked intense interest, with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) witnessing a surge in aspirants. A total of 20 contenders from the APC have thrown their hats into the ring to challenge the incumbent Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in the primary election scheduled…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has urged the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Abubakar Momoh, to mobilise contractors back to sites to complete abandoned projects by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) across Abia State. During a visit by the minister and his team to inspect road projects handled by the Ministry of Niger Delta…
The Inter-Party Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC) recently took a significant step towards reshaping the political environment by introducing a comprehensive action plan. This strategy aims to address the ambitions and objectives of political parties within the nation. Unveiled in Abuja with the backing of the Westminister Foundation for Democracy (WFD) under the Nigeria Open…