Politics

The turmoil within the Edo State chapter of the Labour Party has intensified, leading to the suspension of the Caretaker Committee Chairman, Elizabeth Ativie, due to allegations of serious misconduct and disobedience. On Saturday evening, the State Working Committee convened a large meeting, attended by local government chairmen and party secretaries, to address the situation. […]

President Bola Tinubu announced on Monday, May 29, 2023, in Abuja, that his administration will remove the subsidy on petroleum products. “Subsidy is gone,” Tinubu declared during his inaugural address at Eagle Square, Abuja, shortly after being sworn in as the 16th President of Nigeria. He explained that there was no provision for the subsidy

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has lamented that most people he helped gain power during the 2023 general elections now avoid him. Umahi made this statement in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State on Thursday while addressing newsmen. He expressed disappointment that even some National Assembly members, whom he supported in their political careers, were among those

President Bola Tinubu has signed the National Anthem Bill 2024 into law, officially reverting Nigeria to its old national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.” This announcement was made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday during a joint session of the National Assembly, held to mark the Silver Jubilee of Nigeria’s 4th Republic. President Tinubu

Some foreign investors have lost confidence in the Nigerian economy one year after Bola Tinubu became the country’s president. According to Bloomberg, these investors were initially excited and hopeful about investing in Nigeria shortly after Tinubu took office. However, the current situation has disappointed them. Kevin Daly, a portfolio manager at London-based Abrdn Investments Ltd,

Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in 2023, has talked about the possibility of merging the Labour Party (LP) with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In an interview on NoireTV-GlobalBlackTV, which was released on YouTube on Saturday, Peter Obi also responded to the idea of getting support as a Southeast candidate in the 2027

In anticipation of President Bola Tinubu’s upcoming first anniversary in office on May 29th, Dr. Bitrus Pogu, President of the Middle Belt Forum, shares his extensive insights and analysis of Tinubu’s performance thus far. Reflecting on Tinubu’s tenure, Dr. Pogu highlights both commendable achievements and areas needing improvement. Regarding security, Dr. Pogu acknowledges some progress

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) commenced the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Edo State on Monday. This exercise is intended to register individuals who have not yet signed up to vote, ahead of the upcoming governorship election in Edo State, scheduled for September 21. According to the commission, both the CVR and the

The leadership of the Labour Party has recently voiced accusations against Dr. Yunusa Tanko, the spokesperson for Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate, alleging collusion with the Nigeria Labour Congress to seize control of the party’s affairs. This revelation emerged through a statement issued by Obiora Ifoh, LP’s National Publicity Secretary, in Abuja. Ifoh criticized

As the first anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration approaches, the nation prepares to reflect on the progress made towards fulfilling the Renewed Hope Agenda promised to Nigerians. Since assuming office in May 2023, President Tinubu’s government has faced the challenge of restoring hope to a country grappling with economic downturn, widespread hardship, and escalating