A Peoples Democratic Party chairmanship aspirant, Conrad Utaan, has warned that the All Progressives Congress could secure victory in the 2027 election if the ongoing issues within the PDP continue. Utaan stated this during an interaction with journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, highlighting that the internal crisis has rendered all …
Read More »Fubara’s disregard for court judgment, invitation to anarchy- Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has accused Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, of defying a court judgment. Wike made this statement during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday. He claimed that disregarding court rulings could lead to chaos and the breakdown of law …
Read More »APC Won Akpabio’s LG, AKISIEC Insists
The Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) has insisted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) won Senate President, Godswill Akpabio’s local government, Essien Udim, in Saturday’s election. The election has been a subject of controversy which has embarrassed the State Governor, Umo Eno, who’s of the Peoples Democratic Party. …
Read More »Shettima offers words of comfort to grieving Tallen family
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has expressed his deep shock over the passing of Richard Tallen, the son of former Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Pauline Tallen. Accompanied by Sen. Ibrahim Hadejia, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President (Office of the Vice President), Shettima visited the Tallen family residence in …
Read More »Ex-President Jonathan Leads West African Delegation To Assess Ghana’s December Polls
Arriving in Accra over the weekend, the WAEF team has already begun consultations aimed at minimising election-related conflicts and promoting free and fair electoral processes in the region. The West African Elders Forum (WAEF) commenced its pre-election assessment mission in Accra, Ghana, on Monday. The delegation is led by former …
Read More »Court Affirms Julius Abure As Labour Party Chairman As Peter Obi, Governor Alex Otti Suffer Setback
Justice Nwite on Tuesday delivered the ruling validating the Abure-led leadership of the party. The Federal High Court in Abuja in a suit brought before Justice Emeka Nwite has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise Julius Abure as the substantive Chairman of the Labour Party. Justice Nwite …
Read More »Records Show Nigeria Got $362.9million Investments In Nine Months Amid Tinubu’s $30billion FDI Claim
In his speech, he noted that in the last year, presumably since he emerged President in May, 2023, Nigeria amassed a foreign direct investment of $30 billion. Earlier today, in a televised broadcast, Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu harped on impacts of the reforms of his government. In his speech, …
Read More »64th Anniversary: Nigeria Continues Its Dangerous Dance On Edge Of Precipice – Peter Obi Bemoans Bad Leadership
Obi in his 64th Nigeria’s Independence Day celebration message on Tuesday said that leadership failure had made Nigeria to be ranked among the most corrupt, most insecure countries and countries with least peace and highest violation of rule of law. Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, …
Read More »Benue youths shun #October1protest, opt for carnival
Youths in Benue State on Tuesday turned October 1st into a carnival to mark Nigeria’s independence, shunning the ongoing October 1 protest. However stern-looking policemen were stationed at various junctions within the capital city to beef up security. Meanwhile, some youths in their hundreds thronged the major streets of the …
Read More »Why I disagree with S’Court decision on LG autonomy — Prof Kalu, SAN
In this interview with Vanguard’s Law & Human Rights, a respected member of the inner bar, consummate constitutional lawyer and former Abia State Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice, Prof Awa Kalu, SAN, highlighted some fundamental issues with the July 11, 2024 decision of the Supreme Court which granted financial autonomy …
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