Senate Minority Whip, Tony Nwoye, has defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). The defection was announced during Wednesday’s plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who directed the Clerk of the Senate to update the chamber’s official records. Nwoye Cites Internal Crisis in ADC In a letter read on …
After weeks of intense controversy, media reports, and repeated denials surrounding his diplomatic posting, former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, popularly known as FFK, has finally confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved his redeployment as Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to South Africa after an earlier posting to Germany was changed. In a detailed statement, Fani-Kayode claimed …
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has indicated interest in the 2027 presidential election, saying he would consult widely before taking a final decision. Jonathan spoke on Thursday in Abuja after a group of supporters visited his office to urge him to contest the next presidential election. Addressing the supporters, the former president stressed the need for …
National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has assured party members that the ADC would field candidates capable of winning elections despite the ongoing leadership dispute within the party. Mark gave the assurance on Wednesday while addressing members of the Forum of the African Democratic Congress at the party’s national secretariat …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has waived the screening requirement for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the party’s 2027 presidential primaries, declaring him duly cleared in line with its constitution and internal procedures. The decision was reached during the 188th meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), held on Wednesday at the APC National …
The Federal High Court in Lagos has restrained the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from enforcing sections of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code used to sanction broadcast stations and presenters over alleged expression of personal opinions, intimidation of guests, and failure to maintain neutrality. Justice Daniel Osiagor granted the interim injunction following an ex parte application filed …
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Nantewe Yilwatda, has dismissed concerns over Peter Obi’s defection from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), saying the development poses no threat to the ruling party. Yilwatda spoke on Wednesday in Abuja during the ongoing sale and submission of APC nomination …
Moving beyond oil refining, petrochemicals, and fertilizer production, Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has revealed an ambitious plan to enter the electricity sector, targeting a power project capable of generating 20,000 Megawatts (MW). The African industrialist confirmed this new plan during an interview with the Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Makhtar Diop. …
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned against any retaliatory action by the Nigerian government over recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa, saying such moves would damage the Nigerian economy and weaken investor confidence. In a statement issued on Wednesday, May 6, Chief Executive Officer of CPPE, Dr Muda Yusuf, described …
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has debunked rumours of a hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, saying its ex-depot price remains the same. The company made the clarification in a statement released on Wednesday, May 6, signed by the management. Rumours on social media claimed the price …
