Emmanuel Friday Ben has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Akwa Ibom State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The chairman of the Primary Election Committee, Daniel Umobong, announced the outcome on Saturday in Uyo shortly…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus leader in the House of Representatives, Fred Agbedi, has criticised the Nigeria Police over the reported blockade of the party’s convention venue, describing the action as an assault on democracy. Speaking during an interview…
The Obidient Movement has described Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, as a leader who matches words with action. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Sunday, the movement’s National Coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, said…
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has led a delegation to the inaugural International Election Observation Programme, IEOP, for the Nationwide Simultaneous Local Elections taking place in South Korea from May…
Nigerian music star, Davido, has sparked reactions online following a heated exchange with a social media user over the current state of the country. The drama began after Davido shared a post expressing concern about the worsening situation in Nigeria,…
The primary elections of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) held in parts of Abia State on Friday were marred by allegations of rigging, voter disenfranchisement, and diversion of election materials. The reported irregularities occurred in Bende, Aba South, and Ohafia…
Ambassador Aliyu Abbas has officially emerged as the presidential candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) ahead of the 2027 general election, where he is expected to contest against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other presidential hopefuls. Aliyu Abbas secured…
Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has faulted the reported proposal by state governors to increase the national minimum wage to N100,000, insisting that the amount is still inadequate for Nigerian workers. In a statement shared on his official page, Sowore…
Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider raising Nigeria’s national minimum wage to N100,000. He made the appeal on Friday in Lagos during a Sallah…
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has issued a fresh warning against harmful grazing practices, cattle rustling, livestock poisoning, destruction of farmlands, night and underage grazing, as well as any activities capable of undermining peace and security in the state. Mutfwang…
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has explained why President Bola Ahmed Tinubu did not publicly disclose his decision on fuel subsidy removal before his inauguration. Shettima made the disclosure on Friday in Lagos during a Sallah homage visit by the…
Good governance advocate, Isaac Fayose, has expressed confidence that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) could lose the upcoming governorship election in Ekiti State. Isaac Fayose made the remark while reacting to a viral video showing a large crowd welcoming…
Alabo Dumo Lulu-Briggs has been declared the winner of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship primary election in Rivers State. The former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant emerged unopposed in the exercise, which was held on Tuesday. Reports indicate…
A governorship aspirant in Enugu State under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Hon. Dozie Ogenyi, has called on his supporters to remain calm following delays in the party’s primary election process, after election officials reportedly failed to show up at…
Factional National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ini Ememobong, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of engaging in actions that undermine constitutional rights and the rule of law. Speaking in an interview…