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Forensic audit on LP accounts in progress, says Obi
Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, on Wednesday, announced that a forensic audit is being carried out on the party’s accounts in line with his request.
The demand for an independent audit firm to probe the party account…
Police detain Yahaya Bello’s ADC, security details
Former security aides may face orderly room trial for not arresting ex-gov
EFCC appeals order stopping Bello’s arrest, seeks stay of execution
The Nigeria Police Force has detained a female police officer who was the aide-de-camp to…
Police allegedly arrest Rivers lawmaker, Fubara loyalist in Abuja
Two loyalists of the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, including the lawmaker representing the Aboada West Constituency of the state House of Assembly, Sokari Goodboy; have been arrested at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.…
Edo poll: Imasuangbon seeks Akpata’s disqualification
A governorship aspirant of the Labour Party, Kenneth Imasuangbon, has asked the court to disqualify the governorship candidate of the party in Edo State, Olumide Akpata, from the September 21 election.
In a suit No. FHC B/CS/26/2024 and…
NNPP faction suspends Kano gov for six months
…They are clowns, Kwankwasiyya movement reacts
The faction of New Nigeria Peoples Party under the leadership of Major Agbo on Tuesday suspended the Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, for six months over his failure to appear before a…
Stand with Tinubu or exit, Matawalle tells northern appointees
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has called on all northern appointees to either support President Bola Tinubu or step down from their positions.
Matawalle’s call came after Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, who formerly served as…
THOSE WITH INTEGRITY ARE WITH US -GOV FUBARA
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has unapologetically declared that the real people with integrity and character, are solidly standing with his Administration.
Conversely, the Governor stressed that some other…
You are digging your graves, Fubara tells LG chairmen disrespecting him
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has slammed local government chairmen and other political appointees in the state for disrespecting him, saying they were digging a pit they will eventually fall into.
This is as the governor…
Court to hear suit against Edo APC gov candidate May 8
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 8, 2024, for hearing on the suit challenging the emergence of the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State, Monday Okpebholo.
The suit was filed by one of the…
Impeachment: Shaibu to file petition against Edo CJ
The sacked Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has written to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, to obtain a complaint form to file a formal petition against the state Chief Judge, Justice Daniel Okungbowa.
Shaibu…
Atiku dares Tinubu to reveal cost of Lagos-Calabar highway project
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 general election, Atiku Abubakar, has dared President Bola Tinubu to disclose the full cost of the Lagos-Calabar highway project.
Atiku said in a statement on Tuesday…
EDO : Omobayo sworn in as new deputy governor
The newly appointed Deputy Governor of Edo State, Marvellous Omobayo, was sworn in on Monday by the Chief Judge, Daniel Okungbowa.
According to his profile, the new deputy governor is an engineer with a track record of progressive…
I’m not leaving Labour Party, Obi replies NLC
A former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has reacted to media reports that following his alleged unhappiness with the leadership crisis, he may defect ahead of the 2027 election.
Fielding questions raised by…
Kano govt charges Ganduje, wife with $413,000, N1.38bn bribery
The Kano State Government has filed criminal charges against the immediate past governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, over alleged $413,000, N1.38bn bribery.
The state said it had assembled 15 witnesses to testify against Ganduje.…
Gov Mbah extols Enugu Speaker, says executive-legislative relationship yielding development across…
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has extolled the virtues possessed by the state’s Speaker, Rt. Hon. Uche Ugwu, saying the lawmaker represented uncommon legislative qualities and astute character that endeared him to his…
Gov. Mbah appoints Prof. Ngwu ENSIEC Chairman
ENUGU State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah has approved the appointment of Professor Christian C. Ngwu, as Chairman, Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission, ENSIEC.
His appointment is contained in a public service announcement signed by…
Six Enugu LP Lawmakers join PDP
Six Labour Party members in the Enugu State House of Assembly have defected to the people's democratic party
Announcing their defection during plenary on Thursday, which was contained in a notice of detection reda by the…
Why INEC disowned Labour Party convention
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disowned Wednesday’s Labour Party (LP) National Convention in Anambra.
The Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi, said this when he spoke with the News Agency…
17 parties to feature in Edo governorship election – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 17 political parties have fielded candidates for the Sept 21 Edo governorship election.
INEC stated this in a statement by Mr Sam Olumekun, its National Commissioner and Chairman,…
Abure declares NLC, TUC positions in LP vacant
Shortly after his emergence as the national chairman of the Labour Party, LP, for a second tenure at the national convention of the party in Nnewi, Anambra State, Mr. Julius Abure declared the positions of deputy national chairmen of the…
NLC kicks as Abure re-elected Labour Party National Chairman
THE embattled national chairman of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Julius Abure has been re-elected for a second term by a unanimous affirmation of delegates despite the protests by the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).
The…
After 11 days with abductors , Edo PDP chairman regains freedom
Edo chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, who was seized on March 15, has regained freedom.
The Nation gathered he regained freedom on Tuesday by 3am after spending eleven days in den of the kidnappers.…
18 APC aspirants jostling for Ondo Gov ticket
Political gladiators are squaring up to participate in the governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State.
The Ondo guber race is drawing attention due to the large number of aspirants.
The governorship…
Meet eight PDP aspirants jostling for Ondo Gov ticket
A handful of aspirants in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have been criss-crossing the length and breadth of Ondo State, consulting leaders and party faithful, seeking their support for the topmost job in the State.
According to the…
Education remains strongest weapon to fight poverty – Gov. Mbah
The ENUGU State governor, Dr. Peter MBAH has said his administration’s decision to dedicate 33 % of the state’s annual budget to education was because of its potential to reduce poverty.
Governor Mbah stated this on Saturday at…
37,874 defectors join PDP in A’Ibom
No fewer than 37,874 members of opposition political parties in Akwa Ibom State were, on Friday, received into the Peoples Democratic Party by the state governor, Pastor Umo Eno.
Receiving the returnees who hitherto were members of the…
Edo CJ constitutes panel to probe Shaibu
The Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, has constituted a seven-man panel to investigate the allegations levelled against the state deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, by the state House of Assembly.
This is part of the…
Gov. Mbah holds Town Hall with stakeholders Saturday
The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, will on Saturday March 23 hold a TOWN HALL with Ndi Enugu.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidi Onyia.
The statement…
PDP garners N259m from Ondo gov aspirants, adopts indirect primary
The Peoples Democratic Party has amassed N259m from the sale of Nomination and Expression of Interest forms to seven governorship aspirants in Ondo State. The Ondo State governorship election comes up on November 16, 2024. The PDP…
NLC orders members to picket Labour Party secretariats nationwide
The ongoing conflict between the Nigeria Labour Congress and the leadership of the Labour Party escalated on Wednesday, as the labour union instructed its state councils and political commission to picket Labour Party secretariats across…
Abia Assembly passes bill to stop pension for ex-govs, deputies
Abia House of Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill to stop payment of pensions to former governors and their deputies in the state.
It is entitled: “A Bill (H.A.B 11:) for a Law to Revoke The Abia State Governors and Deputy Governors…
Abia secures $125m loan to implement 2024 budget
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, says the state government plans to secure loans to implement the 2024 Budget, adding that already, the Islamic Development Bank has approved $125 million for the state.
Otti disclosed this Monday during a…
Tinubu presents APC flag to Edo gov candidate, running mate
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, met the leadership of the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress at the State House, Abuja.
Punch reports that Monday’s meeting was meant to address disagreements brewing in Edo APC for…
Gov. Mbah advocates devolution of powers to states
The governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has described Nigeria's presidential federalism, which vests too much powers and revenues in the centre as a major setback to speedy socio-economic development in Nigeria.
Mbah…
Gov Mbah @ 52: You’re the new face of hope for Enugu people – Nwodo
The Chief Executive Officer of Glorious Properties Ltd and Chairman of Colliery Guest House who is also the political leader of Ebeano Volunteer Support Group for Peter Mbah, Hon. Chidera Nwodo, has congratulated…
Mbah’s leadership in Enugu worthy of emulation – PDP Govs
The Peoples’ Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) under the Chairmanship of Senator Bala Mohammed, has described the quality of leadership provided by the Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, as exemplary and worthy of…
Peter Mbah: Enugu’s consolation in times of national crisis
By Josh Ejeh
We simply cannot feign ignorance about the multi-faceted crises haunting Nigeria on all fronts. Nigeria is facing economic, development, security, hunger, political and technology crises presently…
Let Your Name Open Doors With Life You Lead -Fubara
••••As Gov, Diri, Odili, Others Pour Encomium On Late Adeline Jaja
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that it is imperative for people to reflect on the kind of life they live and make amends if it will not…
Full Text: Public lecture delivered by Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, at the London School…
Enugu State, Nigeria: New political leadership, bold economic vision
I stand with Ningi, Bauchi gov declares support for suspended lawmaker
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has expressed full support for Senator Abdul Ningi, who was on Tuesday suspended by the Senate for three months.
Ningi, the lawmaker representing Bauchi Central, was suspended on…
Senate gives panel six weeks to probe N30tn CBN loans
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has charged the panel members investigating the N30tn “Ways and Means” loans secured from the Godwin Emefiele-led Central Bank of Nigeria by the Federal Government not to leave any stone unturned,…
Wike’s men visit Fubara, declare support for gov
Former Coordinators of the Grassroots Development Initiative, a political arm of the Peoples Democratic Party in 12 local government areas of Rivers State have pledged their support for the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara.…
Tribunal dismisses Sylva’s request for members to step down
The Bayelsa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed a motion filed by the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the last governorship poll in the state, Timipre Sylva requesting members of the tribunal…
Tinubu has done well, Nigeria complex — Buhari
The former President, Muhammadu Buhari, has praised President Bola Tinubu for performing well since getting to office despite the economic hardship experienced by Nigerians across the country.
According to Buhari, there isn’t much…
Gov Mbah Nominates ESERC CEO, Commissioners
Governor Peter Mbah of ENUGU State has forwarded names of Chairman, and Commissioners of the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission, (ESERC).
The names were contained in a letter forwarded to the House, which was read by…
Onaiyekan advocates return to parliamentary system of government
His Eminence, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has said that it’s time for Nigeria to change to a system of government that would reduce corruption and bring government closer to the people.
The Emeritus Catholic Bishop of Abuja stated this at…
LP hails A’Court judgment as Apapa faction heads to S’Court
The leadership of the Labour Party, LP, has welcomed Wednesday’s judgment of the Appeal Court that vacated the order restraining Julius Abure and three others from parading themselves as national officers of the party.
The judgment…
Hardship: Listen to the cries of Nigerians – Tambuwal tells Tinubu
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives and Senator representing Sokoto South at the 10th National Assembly, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to listen to the cries of Nigerians, amidst the present…
Shaibu, Edo Dep risks impeachment
•••as Lawmakers accused him of leaking govt secrets
The Edo House of Assembly, on Wednesday, commenced impeachment proceedings against the state Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu.
The Assembly accused the deputy governor of perjury and…
APC knocks Caleb Mutfwang, speaker for refusing to swear in lawmakers
The National Working Committee of the ruling All Progressives Congress on Wednesday warned Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang and the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Gabriel Dewan, to immediately swear in the 16 elected…
Abure affirmed by Appeal court as Labour Party’s National Chairman
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, affirmed Mr. Julius Abure as the authentic National Chairman of the Labour Party, LP.
The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of Justices, vacated an…
NANS appreciates Sanwo-Olu for appointing Samuel SSA
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has congratulated former NANS Southwest Coordinator, Comrade Kappo Olawale Samuel on his appointment as a Senior Special Assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tertiary…
Police beef up security at Plateau assembly complex
Men of the Plateau State Police Command have cordoned off the road leading to the state House of Assembly complex within the Jos metropolis.
The spokesman for the command, Alabo Alfred, who confirmed the development told journalists in…
Aiyedatiwa approves N1.2bn for OAUSTECH projects
The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has announced the approval of a N1.2bn grant to Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, to complete some of the abandoned projects on the campus.
The governor also…
2027 Presidential Election: Bill seeks to stop N’West, S’West, S’South
The North-West, South-West and South-South geo-political zones of the country may not field a presidential candidate in the 2027 Presidential election if ongoing moves to alter relevant provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended)…
Gov. Mbah Signs New Enugu City, Enugu GIS, ENSIEC Bills into Law
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Friday, signed the New Enugu City Development Agency Bill, Enugu State Geographical Information System Service Bill, and Enugu State Independence Electoral Commission, ENSIC, (Amendment) Bill…
Oronsaye Report: Reps raise 23-man panel, demand review
The House of Representatives, on Thursday, described the 2012 Steve Oronsaye Report as outdated and called on President Bola Tinubu to thoroughly review it before going ahead to implement the same.
The House, therefore,…
South-East CBN board nominee rejects Tinubu’s appointment
A nominee for membership of the Central Bank of Nigeria Board of Directors, Urum Kalu Eke has declined the offer stating that he was currently engaged in the World Bank.
This came to the fore during the Thursday plenary when the Senate…
Tinubu sets up tripartite economic advisory c’ttee
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday created an economic advisory committee comprising the federal government, sub-nationals and the private sector.
This was the outcome of a meeting between the President and key stakeholders at the State…
Peter Obi says Nigerian youths can’t wait to take back their country
…Our fears about old politics hunt us 12 months after
…We may have lost an election but won a moral victory
…Poverty, hunger, insecurity, worse than ever
…says a new Nigeria is still possible
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour…