The National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen Samuel Anyanwu, has debunked a fictitious report in some section of the social media credited to him from a purported interview he had granted to the media wherein he had…
Don’t allow politicians divide us, clerics tell Nigerians
Rev. Isaac Oriakhi, General Overseer Gospel Light Redemption Church, Abuja, has advised Nigerians not to allow politicians to divide them across party lines. He urged, “since we share a common destiny which should be guided and protected.” He spoke to…
Iwuanyanwu’s contribution to Ndigbo can’t be forgotten, says PDP national scribe
National secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senator Samuel Anyanwu has called on Nigerians to emulate elder statesman, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu kind heart for assisting and improving humanity. He made the disclosure in a statement to celebrate Imo born…
Nkechi Blessing slams critics of celebrities joining politics
Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing, has slammed critics of celebrities who have decided to join the Nigerian political scene. In a video making rounds on the internet, Blessing tagged those mocking her colleagues for joining politics as hypocrites. According to her,…
Makinde, Speaker mourn as Oyo Assembly lawmaker dies at 46
The lawmaker representing Ibadan South East Constituency 2 in Oyo State House of Assembly Ademola Olusegun Popoola is dead. The 46-year-old died at the University College Hospital, Ibadan where he had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment. He recently…
Abdullahi, Abaribe resign as Senate Majority, Minority leaders
Senators Yahaya Abdullahi and Enyinnaya Abaribe have formally resigned as Majority and Minority Leaders of the Senate respectively. Senate President Ahmad Lawan read their respective resignation letters at the resumption of plenary. The two principal officers resigned following their defection…
Why don’t you like politics? -Gbubemi Atimomo
Pondering on the average Nigerian’s apathy to participating in politics Growing up, my father always had conversations with my brother and me on many topics, many of which were beyond our understanding at the time. Politics featured constantly as that…
Politics not a career, but service vocation – Obi
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 election, Mr Peter Obi, has explained that politics should not be seen as a career opportunity but as an avenue to serve and contribute to the growth of…
25 LESSONS I LEARNT FROM OLUSEGUN OSOBA’S AUTOBIOGRAPHY, BATTLELINES: ADVENTURES IN JOURNALISM AND POLITICS -Azuh Arinze
I devoted my weekend to devouring Aremo Olusegun Osoba’s autobiography, Battlelines – Adventures In Journalism And Politics. And without any apology, I want to confess that I thoroughly relished and enjoyed it. I also would like to recommend it to…
Haba! Men want to finish women in Nigerian politics-Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Nigerian politics is hell for the Nigerian woman. Every Nigerian lady who has taken the plunge into the murky waters of partisan politics has very sordid tales to tell. A good number of women have tried to walk tall alongside…