Senator Gbenga Daniel, representing Ogun East and a former governor of Ogun State, has announced a shift in the state creation agenda pursued by the Remo people. Speaking on Sunday at the 4th edition of the Asiwaju of Remo Christians Choir Festival in Sagamu, Daniel disclosed that Remo indigenes have resolved to pursue the creation…
The traditional ruler of Umudiawa autonomous community in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State, Eze Nnamdi Ofoegbu, has described his recent suspension as monarch as a grave injustice that will not stand. He also linked his suspension to an award presented to President Bola Tinubu and the Deputy Speaker of the House of…
Taiwan has expressed its desire to strengthen diplomatic ties with Nigeria, lauding President Bola Tinubu’s recent state visit to Saint Lucia as a landmark step in expanding Nigeria’s global engagements. Taiwan’s Representative and Head of Mission in Nigeria, Andy Yih-Ping Liu, commended Tinubu’s outreach to the Caribbean nation, describing it as visionary and comparable to…
President Bola Tinubu is calling for urgent reforms in the global financial, healthcare, and governance systems, saying it’s time to prioritize fairness, inclusion, and the interests of emerging economies, especially Africa. Speaking at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, President Tinubu said global inequalities in healthcare, climate action, and financing continue to…
Former Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has urged the Northern elites and the average electorate from the region to trust him with their votes in 2027. He promised to protect their interest in Nigeria if elected President. The LP candidate made the plea on Sunday night while speaking…
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has confirmed he will run for president in 2027, dismissing speculation that he may become the running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Obi stated this during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, aired on Sunday. “I’m going to contest for the President of the…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs, has announced she will resume legislative duties on Tuesday, following a court judgment nullifying her suspension. Addressing jubilant supporters in a video circulating on social media, the Kogi Central lawmaker expressed gratitude for their steadfast backing. “I thank you for your support. I…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Sunday took a swipe at leaders of the newly formed opposition coalition, accusing them of selfish interest rather than genuine intention to rescue Nigerians. Speaking at the thanksgiving service held to mark the completion of projects by the FCT Administration, Wike lashed out at prominent…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a scathing criticism of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, accusing him of democratic double standards and declaring that his time in Nigerian politics has come and gone. Speaking during a thanksgiving service held in Abuja on Sunday, Wike questioned the democratic credentials…
A founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Senate President, David Mark over their decision to align with the newly formed ADC-led coalition. George described the move as “illogical, ill-timed and lacking in substance,” accusing the coalition’s members of prioritising personal ambition…