Former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Sam Amadi, has advised Nigerians against directing personal hatred towards President Bola Tinubu, urging critics to concentrate instead on his politics and policies. Amadi, in a post on X on Tuesday, argued that demonising Tinubu as an individual while replacing him with another leader equally deficient …
Factional National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Abayomi Arabambi, has declared that Peter Obi will not be the party’s presidential candidate in the 2027 elections. Arabambi, who spoke on Channels Television’s Lunchtime Politics on Monday, said the party is considering three possible names for the ticket but declined to reveal them. According to him, …
Veteran journalist and politician, Dele Momodu, on Monday accused agents of the All Progressives Congress (APC), of hijacking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, leaving the opposition party in what he described as the “Intensive Care Unit (ICU).” Momodu, a key member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), coalition, made the remark while featuring on Channels …
Arise News Director of News and Politics Editor, Sumner Sambo, has said former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration performed better in tackling poverty than the current government of President Bola Tinubu. Sambo made the remark on Monday during an appearance on Arise Television’s Morning Show. According to him, Buhari’s government between 2015 and 2023 introduced more …
Former Minister of Sports and member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Solomon Dalung, has rejected claims that the ADC is merely an association, insisting that it remains a duly registered political party. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Monday, Dalung said the ADC has been in existence for more than 19 years and …
Gunmen have abducted the wife and daughter of Alhaji Muhammad Swasun, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State. The victims, identified as Hajiya Fatima, Swasun’s wife, and their daughter, Amina, were whisked away by a five-man gang of suspected kidnappers on Sunday night at their residence in …
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has inaugurated a 489-member campaign council to drive the re-election of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, ahead of the November 8 governorship poll. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Awka, APGA National Chairman, Mr. Sylvester Ezeokenwa, described the event as a decisive step toward victory, insisting that the …
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Federal Government of deploying the police to intimidate opposition leaders instead of focusing on protecting Nigerians from worsening insecurity. In a statement on Friday, signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party described the police summons issued to former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir …
The Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said his political journey exposed him to numerous betrayals, stressing that loyalty in Nigerian politics is rare. Jonathan spoke in Benin City, Edo State, at the 70th birthday celebration of his former Chief of Staff and ex-Deputy Governor of Edo State, Chief Mike Oghiadomhe. READ ALSO: 2027: Jonathan shouldn’t …
The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has announced plans to conduct councillorship by-elections in 63 wards across 15 local government areas of the state. However, there are conflicting reports regarding the actual number of wards and councils involved. While EDSIEC Chairman Jonathan Aifuobhokhan told journalists that the election would take place in 1,485 polling …
