Prominent leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have insisted that the party must retain the zoning arrangement adopted during its 2021 national convention, stressing that the office of National Chairman should remain in the North Central. The leaders, who are loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, met in …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has mocked former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his criticism of the Rivers State local government elections on Saturday, saying he has “goofed again” with his allegations of foul play. The ruling party, which clinched victory in 20 of the 23 local government areas, described Atiku’s comments as baseless and …
Former presidential candidate and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has pledged to rebuild Nigeria’s fractured unity and resist efforts by politicians who exploit ethnic and religious sentiments to advance their ambitions. Speaking during an interactive session with senior media executives in Lagos at the weekend, Olawepo-Hashim said he would …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has faulted the outcome of Saturday’s local government elections in Rivers State, describing the exercise as “an awful absurdity” and calling on opposition parties to reject the results. The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) on Sunday declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) victorious in 20 out of 23 local …
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has strongly criticised the conduct of the Rivers State local government election, describing it as “rascality taken too far” and “a desecration of democracy”. Obi, who made his position known in a post on his official X account on Monday, faulted the legitimacy of the exercise, …
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may not be able to hold its forthcoming national convention unless ongoing internal disputes within the party are resolved. The PDP had scheduled its convention to take place in Ibadan, Oyo State, in November. However, Wike, speaking …
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has advised former President Goodluck Jonathan against re-entering the presidential race in 2027. During a media interaction in Abuja on Monday, Wike expressed his belief that Jonathan should continue his role as a respected statesman rather than seek another term in office. Despite ongoing speculation …
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Saturday declared that the successful conduct of the Rivers State local government elections has paved the way for the end of emergency rule in the state. Wike, who spoke to reporters at Rumepirikom, Ward 9, Unit 007 in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area after casting …
Factional National Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr. Agbo Major, has declared that former presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has no authority to speak on the party’s alliances ahead of the 2027 elections. Major was reacting to a statement by Kwankwaso at a meeting of his Kwankwasiyya group in Abuja on Thursday, …
By Rafiyat Sadiq In any democracy, the courtroom should stand as a sanctuary of truth, where both the weak and the powerful are held equally accountable under the rule of law. However, in Nigeria, the judiciary has faced accusations of delivering rulings that are unclear, contradictory, and susceptible to manipulation, undermining public confidence in the …
