Minister of Works, David Umahi, has expressed strong support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election, stating that the people of Ebonyi and the Southeast have benefitted significantly from the president’s projects and leadership. In a viral video on social media, Umahi dismissed the presence of the Obidient movement in Ebonyi,…
Ikechukwu Obiorah, former senator representing Anambra south Ikechukwu Obiorah, a former senator, has proposed a constitutional amendment to strip the president of the power to appoint the chairman and commissioners for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Obiorah, who represented Anambra south between 2007 and 2011, also proposed that state governors should be stripped of…
Broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat has accused former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of disrespecting Yoruba culture and the Ibadan people with his “my dear brother” congratulatory message to the newly crowned Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja. However Obi clarified his intention in a post on Sunday, insisting he never meant to slight the throne….
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has cleared the air on why he called the newly crowned Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, “my dear brother” after suffering backlash on social media. The former Anambra State Governor faced backlash in his congratulatory message to the traditional ruler. In a statement posted on X (formerly…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged President Bola Tinubu to make public details of the process for appointing the next chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. The current chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, will complete his 10-year tenure in November 2025, after serving two five-year terms. His successor is expected to be appointed…
The Obidient Movement has accused one time National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Barr. Julius Abure of sending thugs to physically attack a social media activist, Ms. Precious Oruche, aka “Mama P”, a known supporter of the 2023 Presidential candidate of the LP, Mr. Peter Obi. In a statement it signed, in Abuja, late…
Supporters of the Labour Party, LP, threw caution to the winds and engaged in an altercation at the domestic wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Saturday. Although the exact cause of the fracas is still unclear, however, at the centre of the storm are allegations of attacks by supporters of the party’s…
Nigeria’s crème de la crème gathered in Abuja, the nation’s capital, as family, friends, and political associates of Ex-Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, gathered to celebrate the wedding solemnization of his eldest son, Dr. Chikampa, to his heartthrob, Anita Nwabueze, on Saturday. The guest list included: Former First Lady, Dr. Patience Jonathan, wife of former…
Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has criticised the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his choice of words in a congratulatory message to the newly installed Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja. Obi, in a post on X on Saturday, celebrated the monarch’s ascension as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, describing it…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Lagos on Friday on a working visit to the former seat of government as Nigeria prepares for a low-key 65th Independence Anniversary. This is contained in a statement issued by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga late Friday. According to Onanuga, the President moved to Lagos after attending the coronation of…