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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday stated that the administration of President Bola Tinubu cannot address every developmental challenge in the nation’s capital. Wike made the remarks during his monthly media parley, responding to criticisms from former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi over the state of public schools …

Politics has Begun, says Wike as He Rallies Support for Tinubu’s Reelection

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and Senator Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa West have condemned the increasing wave of defections by governors and lawmakers, particularly from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The criticism follows the defection of …

“No Light, No Second Term Vote” – Obi Tells Tinubu After Another Grid Collapse

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has called for an urgent and comprehensive national review of the qualification and background verification process for all public office holders. In a statement titled “Certificate Integrity and the Future of Nigerian Leadership,” Obi commended the recent resignation of the Minister of Innovation, Science, …

The growing scandal over the academic credentials of former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has entered a new phase after Premium Times published details of how it uncovered what it says are forged certificates. The revelations have triggered sharp exchanges, denials, and calls for accountability across the media, political, and legal spheres. …

Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has condemned the demolition of buildings at the Lagos Trade Fair Complex. The former Anambra State Governor criticised the action by the Lagos State authorities in a statement on Tuesday, September 30. He asserted that the demolition did not follow due process. “To …

Obi's visit to the Lagos Trade Fair building demolition

The Rivers State House of Assembly has launched an investigation into the state’s finances during the six-month emergency rule administered by Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), sparking a fresh round of political tension. At its first sitting after the end of the emergency period, the Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, resolved to scrutinise withdrawals …

Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (RTD)

The Labour Party governorship candidate in Anambra State, George Moghalu, has declared that Governor Chukwuma Soludo is aware he will not secure re-election in the forthcoming November 8 poll. Moghalu, who recalled his first attempt at the governorship in 2003 under the platform of the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), said Soludo backed him …

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Ulasi, has said that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, currently lacks a clear political platform ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ulasi made the remarks on Friday during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show. He noted that although the Nigerian Constitution …

2027: Peter Obi Has No Political Platform – PDP Chieftain Ulasi

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has warned that "massive tsunami" will consume politicians plotting to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections  stressing that the president’s Renewed Hope Agenda will be fully realized by 2031. In a post shared on his official Facebook page on Thursday, the former minister directed his message …

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