Politics

The Rivers State Igbos' aspiration to produce the next President-General of Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo on January 10, 2025, has gained significant

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected Tony Okocha as its party chairman. Okocha was elected during a delegate congress conducted through a voice vote and presided over by Dr. Adoye Omale, who represented the party's national secretariat. Other positions filled during the state delegates' congress included Deputy Chairman, State…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Saturday, alleged a grand plan by his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, some members of the opposition parties of plotting a media trial to discredit his victory in the 21 September governorship election. This is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua in Benin City. The governor…

Rivers State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected Tony Okocha as its party Chairman. Okocha was elected during a delegate

Proponents of Governor Seyi Makinde’s potential presidential run appear to have two possible motives – to exacerbate divisions within the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) or to look for a formidable candidate from the Southwest to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid. However, it remains unclear whether the governor is aware of these underlying…

The former Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development on the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Osita Chidoka, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television's Politics Today programme, Chidoka revealed that he has sent his resignation letter to his ward in Anambra to the effect. He also…

The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) and a non-governmental organisation, Justice, Development and Peace Makers’ Centre

Determination of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to control the six states in the Southwest, ahead of 2027 general elections, is believed to be the driver of its desperation, despite the criticisms of the opposition that faulted the outcome of the last Ondo State governorship election.

The Chairman of the Edo PDP Caretaker Committee, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, yesterday, urged Governor Monday Okpebholo to stop complaining and focus on delivering results for the people. He said the former governor of Edo, Godwin Obaseki, has done his part in developing the state. 

The Rivers Elders Forum has called on the National Assembly to support calls to end the lingering political crisis in the state. The elders, under the aegis of the Simplified Rivers Elders Forum, therefore urged the lawmakers to support the lawmaker representing Ideato North-South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Ikenga Ugochinyere, in his efforts to…

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to enhancing cooperation in key sectors such as food security, energy, solid minerals, education, and defense during a high-profile meeting with President Emmanuel Macron at the prestigious Palais des L'Élysée. At a joint press conference, President Tinubu highlighted the vast, yet largely untapped potential within Nigeria's agricultural…

John Akubo, Abuja The Nigerian Senate on Thursday approved President Bola Tinubu’s controversial Tax Reform Bills for a second reading. The Bills are: ‘A Bill for an Act to Establish the Joint Revenue Board, the Tax Appeal Tribunal, and the Office of the Tax Ombudsman, for the harmonization, coordination, and settlement of disputes arising from…

Experts and stakeholders have discussed organising credible local government (LG) elections in Nigeria. The experts spoke on Tuesday in Abuja during a session at the ongoing Media and Development Conference (MDC 2024) organised by the Centre for Journalism and Innovative Development. The MDC 2024 is a three-day event and is themed, “Navigating Global Shifts: Media…

Pained by the judgment of Justice J.K Omotosho of the federal high court, Abuja, Chief Edozie Njoku led All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has petitioned the National Judicial Commission (NJC), asking it to invoke her relevant sanctions against the Judge for allegedly pre-empting and challenging the authority of the Supreme Court.   Justice Omotosho had…

President Bola Tinubu has recalled the moments shared with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as founding members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying they were united in the mission to build a better future for Nigerians. While acknowledging their engagement as political opponents in the 2023 presidential election, he said Atiku, who was the…