Politics

Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, said he wasn’t sure of the statistics of employment in Nigeria, but vowed that his ministry is making frantic efforts to tackle unemployment in the country. Dingyadi stated this on Monday when he appeared before the Senate Committee on Employment, Labour and Productivity, …

Moves by a faction in the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to sidestep a judgement of the Court of Appeal, Enugu Division, have deepened the cracks in the crisis of confidence rocking the main opposition party. IT WAS had earlier reported that the appellate court, in December 2024, …

The National Assembly Joint Committee on Agricultural Production and Services has reiterated its support for the National Agricultural Development Fund as part of its broader strategy to enhance food security in Nigeria. The Executive Secretary/CEO of NADF, Mohammed Ibrahim, said in a statement shared with our correspondent on Saturday. According …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has debunked claims that incumbent council chairmen seeking re-election have been directed to resign their positions. This clarification was made by Seye Oladejo, the party’s spokesperson, following the circulation of what he described as a misleading publication. According to Oladejo, the false …

…Describes Claims As “Tales By Moonlight” The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State led by Emeka Beke has issued a strongly-worded statement dismissing allegations made by Chibuike Ikenga, the publicity Secretary of the party led by Tony Okocha, claiming that former Governor Rotimi Amaechi is working with Governor Siminalayi …

In his petition, Adeyanju argued that the move is not only unpopular but also lacks legal backing under the Police Act, which governs the operations of the Nigerian Police Force. Nigerian human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, calling for the immediate suspension of …

The immediate past deputy speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Ifeanyi Uchendu has claimed that PDP is no longer present in the Ohafia Local Government of the State. Uchendu, in a Facebook post on Friday, said he has successfully convinced all former PDP members to join …

Obasanjo made this known during a discussion with 15 emerging African leaders at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL). Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has claimed that his refusal to remain “silent” on pressing national and international issues led to his imprisonment under the military dictatorship of the late …

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Chairman and CEO of Hallmark Bank, Mark Wabara, has expressed confidence that Abians will rally behind Governor Alex Otti, for a second term in office due to his impressive achievements so far. Speaking to newsmen on Sunday, after a private …

The National leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that come 2027, the party will produce more state governors from the current 12 and take over governance at the centre. The party’s National Working Committee (NWC) stated this on Sunday during a visit to the Bayelsa State Governor, …