Politics

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Mr Jude Ezenwafor, its governorship candidate in last Saturday’s election, over alleged sabotage. The State Executive Committee (SEC) of the PDP in Anambra recently made the announcement at the end of its meeting held at the party’s office in Awka. Speaking to journalists ...

A former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Martin Agwai (rtd), has said that US President Donald Trump’s threat over alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria is a wake-up call. He recently revealed that Nigerian leaders should boost their efforts in the fight against insecurity in the country. Speaking during the Presidential ...

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that diplomatic efforts between Nigeria and the United States are yielding results amid recent tensions between both governments. This comes after US President Donald Trump alleged that Christianity in Nigeria was facing an “existential threat” from radical Islamist groups. ...

President Bola Tinubu has said that his government is taking Nigeria’s power sector reforms seriously. He recently revealed that the reforms are key because enhanced electricity supply directly affects the daily lives, jobs, education, and health of millions of Nigerians. Speaking while receiving a delegation from Siemens Energy, led by ...

Former Bayelsa State Governor Senator Henry Seriake Dickson has expressed concern over Nigeria’s electoral integrity. He recently warned that the increasing rate of vote manipulation and voter apathy pose serious threats to the country’s democracy. Speaking at the fifth anniversary lecture of First Daily newspaper, held in Abuja, with the ...

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has said that his government was not informed about the presence of foreign envoys in the state for activities related to the Museum of West African Art in Benin City. He recently expressed surprise over the envoys’ visit and later led the delegation on ...

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo on his re-election as Governor of Anambra State. He recently described the outcome as a resounding endorsement of his leadership and achievements over the past four years. In a press statement issued hours ago, President Tinubu revealed that Soludo’s overwhelming victory ...

Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has described Saturday’s governorship election as the best organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission in the state thus far. He recently had his say while speaking in Awka on Sunday after being declared the winner of the November 8 governorship election by INEC. Recall ...

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has asked the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Joash Amupitan, to address the alleged cases of vote buying during the Anambra governorship election. SERAP recently revealed that the cases of vote buying and undue influence should be referred to anti-corruption agencies for ...

The Russian Government has said that it is keeping a close watch on developments in Nigeria. This comes after a press statement by United States President Donald Trump, suggesting possible American military action in the country. Speaking at a press briefing in Moscow, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova revealed that ...

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has assured residents of maximum security ahead of the Anambra State governorship election on Saturday. The outfit recently reaffirmed its mandate to protect critical national assets and infrastructure throughout the electoral process. The NSCDC spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi, revealed that officers deployed for ...

The Anambra State Police Command has announced a total restriction of vehicular movement within and outside the state during the November 8 governorship election. The command recently revealed that the restriction will take effect from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Election Day. Speaking via a press statement, the Police ...

The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Abdulrahman Muhammad, has promised to end impunity and disregard for the constitution of the party. He recently described the inauguration of the party’s new Board of Trustees as a symbol of rebirth. Speaking at the official residence of the ...

The Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of Force Intelligence, DIG Benjamin Okolo, who also doubles as the DIG in charge of the elections, has assured residents that proper security measures have been put in place in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun. ...

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has blasted today’s protest at the United States Embassy in Abuja by some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He recently described the act as a shameful last kick of a dead National Working Committee (NWC) of tax collectors. In a press ...

The Ogun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the suspension of the Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Olugbenga Daniel, remains in full effect. The party recently warned that any engagements with Otunba Gbenga Daniel as a member of the APC are invalid. In an official ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that 2,769,137 out of 2,802,790 registered voters in Anambra, representing 98.8 per cent, have collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the Saturday governorship election in the state. The commission recently described the turnout for PVC collection as a significant achievement ...

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has said that the Nigerian Air Force will always prioritise the safety of civilians and avoid collateral damage during its operations. He recently revealed that the pledge aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s expectations for the military. Speaking during his maiden ...

The United States military has reportedly drawn up contingency plans for potential airstrikes in Nigeria, The New York Times has said. This comes after President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to “prepare to intervene” to protect Christians from terrorist attacks. The report, published hours ago, stated that the U.S. Africa ...

The Federal High Court in Lagos has issued an interim order restraining the Lagos State Police Command and its Commissioner of Police from arresting, harassing or intimidating Omoyele Sowore. Justice Musa Kakaki recently granted the order on Wednesday following a suit filed by Sowore seeking protection of his fundamental rights. ...