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Jul

2025

JUST IN: Why I visited Wike in Abuja, factional LP leader, Julius Abure

POLITICS#DrPeterObi, #Fct, #JuliusAbure, #LabourParty, #NyesomWike

JUST IN: Why I visited in Abuja, factional LP leader, Julius Abure Labour Party (LP) factional leader, Julius Abure, says his recent meeting with Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), is being misconstrued by Nigerians. Abure came under criticism last week after photos of his meeting with Wike in Abuja surfaced, with some party members accusing him of betraying the LP’s stance. Speaking during the party’s national executive committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Monday, Abure said his visit was a private affair. “Last week, I met with the FCT minister, and it attracted a lot…

Jul

2025

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‘NO SHISHI’ COMMENT: Obi mustn’t be harmed… LP Reps Urges Tinubu over Okpebholo’s threat

POLITICS#COVID-19, #DrPeterObi, #HateSpeech, #LabourParty, #MondayOkpebholo, #Okpebholo'sthreat, #politicalcrisis, #politicalthreat

'NO SHISHI' COMMENT: Obi mustn't be harmed… LP Reps Urges Tinubu over Okpebholo's threat The Labour Party (LP) caucus in the house of representatives has utterly frowned at the perceived inciting comments made by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, as regards the safety of Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections. Okpebholo, during a public event on Friday, warned that Obi must not visit Edo without prior security clearance, alleging that violence followed the LP leader’s last visit to the state. “That man who says he has no ‘shishi’ came and dropped N15 million. Where did he…

Jul

2025

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Your token appointments can’t appease Northerners, ADC tells Tinubu

POLITICS#ADC, #BolaAhmedTinubu

Your token appointments can't appease Northerners, ADC tells Tinubu The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says President Bola Tinubu’s latest appointments are a “desperate ploy to regain the trust of northern Nigerians”. In recent months, many Nigerians—including prominent political figures—have criticised Tinubu’s appointments as “lopsided” and in violation of the federal character principle enshrined in the constitution. In May, the federal government named 12 northerners to the management teams of various federal agencies, a move seen by critics as an afterthought. On Friday, Tinubu also appointed Muhammad Babangida, son of former military president Ibrahim Babangida, as chairman of the Bank of…

Jul

2025

By Famous Reporters

2027 Presidential Election: ADC Constitution Against Obi, Favours Atiku, Amaechi

POLITICS##RotimiAmaechi, #ADC, #ADCconstitution, #ADCdisqualifiesPeterObi, #ADCNWC, #AlhajiAtikuAbubakar, #Atikudecampsfrompdp, #DrPeterObi

2027 Presidential Election: ADC Constitution Against Obi, Favours Atiku, Amaechi Following the recent disqualification of some individuals affiliated with other political parties from seeking the party’s top ticket by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the party has ruled out the former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, from contesting under the party’s platform. This is even as Obi, despite having openly identified with the ADC and declared his intention to contest the presidency in 2027, is yet to resign his membership of the Labour Party. Meanwhile, the prospects of two other contenders, former vice president Atiku Abubakar and ex-Rivers governor…

Jul

2025

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Nenadi Usman emerges Labour Party’s interim national chairman

POLITICS#LabourParty, #NenadiUsman

Nenadi Usman emerges Labour Party's interim national chairman Senator Nenadi Usman has been elected as the interim national chairman of the Labour Party (LP). Usman was elected following a meeting of the party’s national executive committee (NEC) held in Abuja today, Friday, July 18. A former Senator representing Abia central, Darlington Nwokocha was also elected as the interim national secretary. The appointments are part of efforts by the faction to reconstitute the party’s leadership ahead of a national convention. The newly constituted interim national working committee is expected to oversee the affairs of the party until a new NEC is…

Jul

2025

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EXPOSED: ‘Obi has secured new platform for 2027 not ADC -SELF to Coalition group

POLITICS#2027ADC, #ADC, #Coalition, #DrPeterObi, #South-SouthEmergingLeaders’Forum

EXPOSED: 'Obi has secured new platform for 2027 not ADC -SELF to Coalition group A South-South political group has revealed that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has secured a fresh political party in readiness for his 2027 presidential bid. ‎The South-South Emerging Leaders’ Forum (SELF) made the claim in a statement released on Thursday in Abuja. The group accused Obi of secretly planning to abandon the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition ahead of the 2027 elections. ‎According to a statement signed by the group’s National Coordinator, Comrade Benjamin Kolowei, a reliable information suggests that Mr. Obi has already…

Jul

2025

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‘Gov. Adeleke is a political orphan’, struggling to enter APC, says Omisore

POLITICS#Ademola Adeleke, #APC, #OsunState, #Pdp, #yiolaOmisore

'Gov. Adeleke is a political orphan', struggling to enter APC, says Omisore A former deputy governor of Osun, Iyiola Omisore has described the Governor of Osun State, His Excellency, Governor Ademola Adeleke as a “political orphan”. This is following rising speculations that Adeleke, who was elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is planning to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). However, Adeleke has on different occasions debunked the claim thus reaffirming his relentlessness and loyalty to the PDP. Adeleke will seek re-election on August 8, 2026 — in one of the few off-cycle governorship elections.…

Jul

2025

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“Before Death.My Husband Asked Me to Beg Nigerians for Forgiveness”, Aisha Buhari

POLITICS#AishaBuhari, #MohammaduBuhari, #MohammaMohammaduBuhari

"Before Death.My Husband Asked Me to Beg Nigerians for Forgiveness", Aisha Buhari Aisha Buhari, wife of the late former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, has revealed that her husband left her with a heartfelt message to pass on to Nigerians. “Ever since he left office, he often told me that if he passed away before me, I should kindly ask Nigerians to forgive him for any wrongs he might have committed during his time in power. He always reminded me that he was only human capable of both good and mistakes. That’s why I’m here today, begging all Nigerians to please…

Jul

2025

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David Mark’s NWC reacts to alleged plot to hijack ADC

POLITICS#ADC, #ADCNWC, #DavidMark

David Mark’s NWC reacts to alleged plot to hijack ADC David Mark’s National Working Committee (NWC) says it is not planning to hijack the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by Interim National Chairman David Mark, has pledged to the state chairmen that they will be fully involved in the opposition coalition aiming to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. The Committee gave the assurance at a strategic meeting held on Thursday between the ADC NWC, state chairmen, and selected stakeholders at the Abuja residence of the interim chairman.…

Jul

2025

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Disrupting The Old Order: The New Model Of Governance In Nigeria Pioneered By Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah.

NEWS, POLITICS

In less than three years in office, Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has emerged as one of Nigeria’s most visionary and results-oriented State leaders. Through a blend of innovation, technology, fiscal discipline, and bold reforms, Mbah is steadily transforming Enugu State from a once “civil service economy” into a thriving hub of productivity, smart economy driven by technology, and inclusive growth. His leadership style which is rooted in measurable goals, performance-driven governance, and technological disruption of the status quo has redefined what it means to govern in the 21st century. A Governor with a Vision and a Plan From the onset,…