Nigeria Is In A Critical Phase Haliru

According to Alhaji Abdul Hamid Haliru, the newly-appointed chairman of the Traditional Youth Chief Forum of Nigeria (Sarkin Samarin Nigeria), the nation is currently facing a critical juncture and could use all hands on deck to overcome its difficulties, rather than opposition. According to Haliru, who made this statement in his inauguration speech in Abuja … Read more

Edo PDP Congress: Angry Aspirants Threaten Legal Action

Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who were dissatisfied with the party’s recent ward and local government congresses have threatened to sue the party if their issues are not addressed by the party’s leadership. Recall that around nine gubernatorial hopefuls who were dissatisfied with the party’s ward congress petitioned the congress appeal panel, citing … Read more

Struggle: Nigerians Demand Subsidized Rice by Storming Customs Office

On Friday, Nigerians flocked to the Yaba, Lagos, South West zonal office of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to buy 25 kilograms of rice, a product the agency had released to alleviate the country’s skyrocketing food prices. On Thursday, the confiscated food goods were marked down to N10,000 per 25 kilograms by Comptroller General of … Read more

Asking Damagum to Call a Meeting of the NEC, PDP Governors

The governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have urged Ambassador Illiya Damagum, who is currently serving as the party’s acting national chairman, to quickly convene the NEC. The governors, who are part of the PDP Governors Forum, reaffirmed their party allegiance following yesterday’s meeting in Abuja. Remember that Segun Sowunmi, a major player in … Read more

Two Emerging Edo APC Guber Candidates: Idahosa and Okpebholo

Yesterday, in Benin City, chaos ensued when two candidates for governor emerged from the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries, which was marred by disruptions and violent attacks by political thugs. Honorable Dennis Idahosa was declared the victor of the primary by the committee headed by Governor Hope Uzodinma. He had received 40, 453 votes, surpassing … Read more

To Investigate N3bn LP Campaign Fund, Obi Asks

Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi has demanded an investigation into allegations that Barr Julius Abure, the party’s national chairman, misappropriated N3 billion out of the N3.5 billion collected for the general elections in 2023. The alleged financial wrongdoing against Abure must be investigated, according to Obi. Abure was suspended on Wednesday for … Read more

Holding All Elections In One Day Makes Sense—Akande

Laolu Akande, a former presidential adviser, has spoken out in support of the legislative proposal to hold all national elections on the same day, claiming that it simplifies the process for voters and may increase turnout. He did, however, doubt whether the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security services were prepared for the challenges. … Read more

Exco of Pro-Amaechi APC in Rivers State Denies Any Connections to Wike, PDP

Party loyalists in Rivers State who supported Rotimi Amaechi while she was transportation minister have vehemently denied any ties to Nyesom Wike, who is minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), or the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Chief Emeka Beke, who was an associate of Amaechi and chair of the state’s defunct APC executive, denied … Read more