Donald Trump has criticised the European Union and his Democratic opponents during a delayed, two-hour conversation with Elon Musk on X. The interview which was due for 1.00a.m on Tuesday (0000 GMT), was put back by more than 40 minutes by technical problems with X owner Musk blaming a cyber attack on the…
The phrase “Keep politics out of football” frequently appears on social media in reaction to political issues within and beyond the sport. However, many former footballers ignore this advice, choosing instead to pursue careers in public service and politics, where they actively work to drive change from a position of leadership. Here are some footballers…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has issued a stern warning, describing Governor Seyi Makinde as a rising threat to Nigeria’s democratic principles. The party urged citizens to remain vigilant, citing concerns over the governor’s recent actions and policies. According to a statement released by Olawale Sadare, the APC’s State Publicity Secretary, Governor…
The Presidential Candidate of People’s Democratic Party(PDP) in 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has said that the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration hasn’t realised the enormity of the sufferings of Nigerians it means it wasn’t ready for governance from the start. Atiku who spoke through his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe , explained that…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ogun State is opposing the N250,000 nomination fee introduced by the state’s Independent Electoral Commission, OGISIEC, for the upcoming local government election. The commission announced this fee during a stakeholder meeting, stating that chairmanship candidates must pay N250,000, while male councillorship candidates are required to pay N150,000 and female…
Former Kano State Governor, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, has voiced his deep concern over the ongoing dispute surrounding the Emirship in Kano, while emphasizing his decision to remain uninvolved in the matter. Speaking on Channels TV’s *Politics Today*, Shekarau attributed the crisis to political interference and called for a peaceful resolution. He stressed the significance of…
The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, has raised alarm over the reported invasion of its office by security agencies. It called for the immediate withdrawal of federal government armed security agents from the Labour House. The labour union in a statement signed by Comrade Benson Upah Head, Media and Public Relations and shared on its official…
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ‘anti-masses’ policies might jeopardise his chances of reelection in 2027. According to the governor, the Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress, APC, administration was implementing policies that were inflicting pains on the masses. Newsmen recalls that the governor had earlier expressed his disappointment over President…
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has faulted former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, for warning security agencies against using lethal force against protesters. In a statement issued on Tuesday night August 6, Atiku warned that those who authorise the use of lethal force against peaceful civilian protesters will…
A former Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Ali Ndume has apologised to the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Party (APC) for not consulting the party before publicly accusing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of maladministration. Ndume who represents Borno South in the upper chamber of the National Assembly, however, said that he stands…
The immediate past Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume,has apologised publicly to the ruling All Progressives Congress for embarrassing President Bola Tinubu on a live television programme on Tuesday. The apology came one month after he was removed as the Senate’s Chief Whip following the interview he granted Arise TV, stating that Tinubu had…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled the final voter register for Edo and Ondo States. In a statement, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, announced that the register includes new voters from the recent Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise as well as figures for successful transfer…
Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun called for the patience, support, and understanding of Nigerians to ensure that all feel the impact of the present administration’s economic policies. This is just as the Ogun governor also lauded students and youths in the state for taking the path of constructive engagement in voicing their discontent during…
The former gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the last election in Kogi State, Senator Dino Melaye has cautioned security operatives against maltreating protesters. There are reports that some Nigerian youths protesting against the high cost of living in Nigeria have been manhandled by the police and other security operatives. Some protesters…
The #EndBadGovernance protest organizers have called for the release of 1,150 protesters who were reportedly arrested by the police during the initial three days of the nationwide demonstrations. Following President Bola Tinubu’s Sunday morning broadcast urging an end to the protests that have resulted in multiple fatalities, organizers of the #EndBadGovernance protest—Take It Back Movement,…
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, represented by the APC Professionals (APC-P), have criticized Murtala Ajaka, the gubernatorial candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kogi State, over his recent call for President Bola Tinubu to dismiss some of his aides. Ajaka had urged Tinubu to remove his Special Adviser…
My fellow Nigerians,I speak to you today with a heavy heart and a sense of responsibility, aware of the turmoil and violent protests unleashed in some of our states. Notably among the protesters were young Nigerians who desired a better and more progressive country where their dreams, hopes, and personal aspirations would be fulfilled. I…
Suspension of Protests:President Tinubu has urged the suspension of the “End Bad Governance” protests to prevent further violence and destruction. He stressed the importance of dialogue and collaboration to address the protesters’ grievances. The President expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and property in states like Borno, Jigawa, Kano, and Kaduna. He condemned…
President Bola Tinubu will address the nation in a broadcast on Sunday, August 4, at 7:00 am. Television, radio, and other electronic media outlets are urged to connect to the network services of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) and the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) to air the broadcast. The broadcast will be repeated…
President Bola Tinubu has called on African nations to unify their efforts and leverage the continent’s potential to address pervasive poverty, unemployment, and other developmental challenges. In a message delivered to the 2024 African Caucus meeting of Ministers of Finance and Governors of Central Banks in Abuja on Friday, President Tinubu emphasized the need for…
The Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump said late Friday he had agreed with Fox News to debate Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris on September 4. “I have agreed with FoxNews to debate Kamala Harris on Wednesday, September 4th,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, but it was not immediately clear if Harris had…
The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for the House of Representative election for Dekina/Bassa in Kogi State, Usman Okai Austin, has dismissed claims that former governor Yahaya Bello is the reason youths shunned the EndBadGovernance protest in the state. Okai said contrary to claims, Bello is not maintaining peace in Kogi State, stressing that…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), announced on Thursday that security agencies have identified a Senator who allegedly financed protests in the nation’s capital. During a news briefing following a security council meeting in Abuja, Wike disclosed that the Senator provided food to the protesters but did not reveal the Senator’s…
Fifteen lawmakers, under the aegis of The Economy Rescue Group, have called for the resignation of the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari. The group claims that mismanagement under Kyari’s leadership at the NNPCL is responsible for the challenges faced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a press…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has again expressed the fears that the planned national protest may turn to violence, which may consume the poor, week and vulnerable people in the society. Otti, who said this during a Tuesday morning broadcast to Abia people, appealed to traditional rulers, leaders of religious organizations and other community leaders…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has sanctioned N1.455 trillion for the construction and rehabilitation of roads across thirteen states. Announcing the decision in Abuja, the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, stated that the projects approved were initially deferred during the last FEC meeting to allow the government time to secure funding. The projects include the…
The Peter Obi Support Network (POSN) has addressed the recent departure of key supporters of their principal and former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The group emphasized that citizens who aspire for a new and better Nigeria should remain committed and continue to engage with others to achieve the Nigeria they desire. Co-convener…
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has reacted to Kenneth Okonkwo’s recent exit from the party and the Obidient Movement. It was reported on Sunday that Okonkwo, who was the spokesperson for the Labour Party presidential campaign in the 2023 general election, announced he was dumping the…
Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has appealed to displeased Nigerians to give President Bola Tinubu more time to address the country’s economic woes. The minister, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, appealed to intending participants of the August protest to be patriotic. He said Tinubu should not be judged with the expectation to…
One of the arrowheads of the planned #EndBadGovernance protest against economic hardship slated for August says the Eagle Square in Abuja is a public property and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has no choice than to allow “hungry Nigerian youths” demonstrate their displeasure on the facility. Damilare Adenola, the Director…
A spokesperson for the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign Organisation, Kenneth Okonkwo, has criticised the party’s presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi on his approach to party matters. Okonkwo, who joined the LP in 2022, accused Obi of failing to resolve the internal crisis rocking the party. According to the movie maker-turned-politician, Obi did not…
