During the presidential inauguration lecture in Abuja, former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta called on President-elect Bola Tinubu to become a unifying force in Nigeria. Kenyatta emphasized the need for Tinubu to unite all Nigerians, regardless of religion, tribe, or political … Continue reading Former Kenyan president urges Tinubu to unite Nigeria
Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima, has highlighted two major challenges that will initially confront the incoming administration: the removal of petrol subsidy and the elimination of multiple exchange rate systems. Speaking at a public lecture and Juma’at prayer held at the … Continue reading Shettima reveals key decisions anticipated from Tinubu’s administration
A State High Court in Edo State, Nigeria, has dismissed the notice of suspension issued against the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, by certain party members at the ward level. The judge, Justice Emmanuel Aihamoje, ruled that … Continue reading Court dismisses suspension against Julius Abure as labour party chairman
Betta Edu, the national women leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed her belief that President-elect Bola Tinubu will deliver such exceptional results that Nigerians will implore him to run for a second term. Tinubu is set to … Continue reading Nigerians will plead for Tinubu’s second term – APC women leader
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has ruled against the suit filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking the disqualification of Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima as presidential and vice-presidential candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The suit alleged … Continue reading Supreme court dismisses suit seeking disqualification of Tinubu and Shettima
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s candidate in the presidential election, expressed his belief that he could still receive justice in court even after Bola Tinubu assumes office on May 29. The pre-trials at the Presidential Election Tribunal concluded on Tuesday, … Continue reading Peter Obi optimistic about obtaining justice in court despite Tinubu’s inauguration
During a formal ceremony at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, outgoing First Lady Aisha Buhari announced that her office had handed over relevant documents to the wife of the President-elect, Oluremi Tinubu. The documents are expected to provide guidance and … Continue reading Aisha Buhari hands over office documents to Oluremi Tinubu
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has defended Senator Kashim Shettima’s purchase of the 2023 senatorial form for the upcoming general election. Shettima, who is now the Vice President-elect alongside President-elect Bola Tinubu, had faced criticism for his double nomination … Continue reading Shehu Sani aupports Shettima’s right to seek multiple office at the same time
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced the dissolution of the state executive council and the termination of all political appointments in the state. The governor has instructed all affected appointees to hand over any government properties under their … Continue reading Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde, dissolves executive council and terminates political appointments
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has given his endorsement to Godswill Akpabio, the former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, for the position of Senate President. Wike declared his support during a visit by Akpabio and a group of senators-elect … Continue reading Nyesom Wike endorses Godswill Akpabio for senate president, citing past support and the need for progress
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, announced on Wednesday that he has forgiven President Muhammadu Buhari for blaming his administration for the killings in the state. Ortom made this statement during an interview on Arise Television’s ‘The Morning Show’. Initially, Ortom … Continue reading Benue state governor forgives president Buhari and advocates for unity and progress
The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal has given an order to Peter Obi and the Labour Party, stating that they must present their joint petition challenging Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s victory in the 2023 election within a period of three weeks. … Continue reading Presidential election petition tribunal sets deadline for Obi and labour party’s challenge against Tinubu’s victory
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has responded to the decision of the presidential election petition tribunal to deny a live broadcast of the proceedings regarding their challenge against Bola Tinubu’s victory in the 2023 presidential election. The opposition party sees … Continue reading PDP reacts to presidential election petition tribunal’s decision on live broadcast
According to official results announced on Sunday, the ruling party in Mauritania, led by President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, achieved a comfortable victory in the recent legislative and local elections. These elections served as a crucial test for Ghazouani ahead of … Continue reading Mauritania’s ruling party achieves strong victory in elections as President Ghazouani eyes re-election
Former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio, has urged Nigerians and members of the upcoming 10th National Assembly to assess him based on his extensive experience rather than his brief tenure as Minister of Niger Delta Affairs. Akpabio expressed … Continue reading Godswill Akpabio calls for assessment based on experience, not ministerial tenure
President Joe Biden and Republican leader Kevin McCarthy engaged in a productive phone conversation, marking a notable shift in the stalled talks concerning the US debt ceiling. McCarthy described the call with Biden, who had just returned from the G7 … Continue reading Positive phone call between Biden and McCarthy signals potential breakthrough in US debt ceiling negotiations
Greece’s conservative prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, has emerged victorious in the national elections, describing his party’s resounding triumph as a ‘political earthquake.’ The centre-right New Democracy party secured nearly 41% of the vote, falling just five seats short of a … Continue reading Conservative prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, secures resounding victory in Greek elections
The leadership of the Labour Party has urged the Nigeria Police and the Department of State Security to investigate Abayomi Arabambi, the former National Publicity Secretary of the party and spokesperson of the Lamidi Apapa faction. Arabambi had alleged that … Continue reading Labour party controversy: Allegations of threats and collusion shake leadership and spark investigations
The Lagos State Government has unveiled an extensive 11-day program to celebrate the inauguration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, for their second term in office. The programs will be held across different parts of the … Continue reading Lagos state government announces 11 day program for governor Sanwo-Olu’s second term inauguration
Justice Hamza Muazu of an Abuja High Court has issued an order of stay execution, suspending the suspension of Julius Abure, Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), and two other national officials. The court ruling prevents Abure, the National Organizing … Continue reading High court grants stay of suspension for Labour party chairman and officials
Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Vice Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), highlighted the importance of strictly following the constitution in the process of electing Nigeria’s president. He expressed his views during a conference organized by the Coalition of Nigerians living … Continue reading We must uphold Nigeria’s constitution in presidential elections – Datti Baba-Ahmed
Turkey’s presidential elections are heading towards a second-round runoff as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan leads over his main rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu. With 99.4% of domestic votes and 84% of overseas votes counted, Erdogan has secured 49.4% of the votes, while … Continue reading Turkey’s presidential elections head towards runoff as Erdogan leads over rival Kilicdaroglu
Senator Osita Izunaso insists on his aspiration to lead the Senate of the 10th National Assembly, despite the consensus meeting that declared Godswill Akpabio as the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) candidate for Senate President. Izunaso, a former chairman of the … Continue reading Senator Osita Izunaso asserts aspiration for senate president, calls for new zoning arrangement
Lamidi Apapa, the factional leader of the Labour Party, has set a 48-hour deadline for the legal counsels representing the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to update him on the ongoing election petitions tribunal. This ultimatum follows a recent ruling … Continue reading Labour party ‘self proclaimed’ leader gives deadline for briefing on election petitions tribunal
Osun State House of Assembly has established seven ad hoc committees to oversee the smooth inauguration of the 8th Assembly on June 6. The purpose of these committees, according to Mr. Simeon Amusan, the Assembly’s Clerk, is to prevent any … Continue reading Osun assembly forms committees for smooth inauguration of 8th assembly
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