Now that the Supreme Court of Nigeria has ruled on the contentious local government autonomy issue, the next step is significant. Folks who would ordinarily not vie to become Local Government Area, LGA chairman—simply because the role was essentially a…
2027: FG, presidency dismiss Atiku, Obi’s planned alliance
The Federal Government has dismissed the planned alliance between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi. According to the Presidency, President Bola Tinubu is not bothered about the planned alliance, noting that the President…
Edo: Shaibu shouldn’t leave PDP, can still be governor –Lagos Chair
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the impeached Edo Deputy Governor, Mr Philip Shaibu, to be patient with the party, saying he could still become governor of the state. The PDP Lagos State Chairman,…
Atiku advises Tinubu to implement Agentina’s reform to tackle economic hardship
The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar has advised President Bola Tinubu to implement Argentina’s President, Javier Milei’s type of economic reform in tackling current economic crisis in the country. In a statement titled “Argentina’s Javier…
Bet Naija attendant, friend arraigned for allegedly stealing N16.7m
The Lagos State Police Command said it had arraigned a Bet Naija attendant, Bojuwoye Adetola and her friend, Bunmi Dada, for allegedly conspiring and stealing the sum of N16.7m from a man, Lukman Issa who played a bet in their…
Kidnapped PDP boss, Aivoji, regains freedom
The Lagos State spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Hakeem Amode, has confirmed the release of the kidnapped state party chairman, Mr Philip Aivoji. Amode, the Lagos State PDP Publicity Secretary in a message on Monday, told the…
Lagos PDP boss, Aivoji, kidnapped
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has called on security agencies and government authorities to intervene promptly and secure the release of its abducted Chairman, Mr Philip Aivoji. The Lagos State PDP Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Hakeem Amode said…
PDP congratulates Gov. Eno on victory at Supreme Court
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State on the Supreme Court judgment which upheld his victory at the March 2023 governorship election in the state. The party in a statement by its National…
Supreme Court upholds Gov Alia’s election
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal against the election of Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State. The apex court consequently affirmed the election of the governor. The apex court decision followed the withdrawal of an appeal by Sebastine Hon,…
27 Rivers Assembly lawmakers dump PDP for APC
The ongoing political drama in Rivers State has taken a very interesting turn as 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). A member of…