The ongoing turmoil within Nigeria Labour Party’s has taken a dramatic turn, with allegations of corruption against its embattled chairman, Julius Abure. In a recent interview, the party’s former National Treasurer, Oluchi Opara, has made serious claims about financial misappropriation, accusing Abure of diverting party funds to his personal accounts and those of his family…
Despite the ongoing internal crisis within the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, showcased his unwavering support for the Edo State governorship candidate, Barrister Olumide Akpata. Peter Obi led a massive rally in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, to galvanize support for the Labour Party ahead of the highly…
Labour Party’s Secretary Abayomi Arabamabi, has accused prominent figures within the party, including the 2023 Presidential candidate Peter Obi, activist Aisha Yesufu, and Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, of mismanaging party funds. Arabambi claims that the trio mishandled financial resources during the 2023 election campaign and allegedly attempted to conceal the mismanagement. These accusations, if proven, could…
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling affirming financial autonomy for local governments is a historic moment for governance at the grassroots level in Nigeria. This landmark verdict, which ends the long-standing practice of state governors controlling local government funds via joint accounts, marks a turning point in Nigeria’s political structure. For years, local governments, the third…
In a bid to ease the burden of rising food prices, the Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced the sale of 30,000 metric tonnes of milled rice to citizens at a significantly reduced cost. Each 50-kilogram bag of rice will be sold for N40,000, a price far lower than the current market rate, making it…
Abuja Court of Appeal has taken a significant step towards amending the Electoral Act to protect governors whose deputies have been disqualified. The proposed amendment suggests that a governor whose deputy has been disqualified by a court can still be sworn in and choose a new running mate. This move aims to address the discrepancies…
The Nigerian government, through the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced a significant investment of $800 million to improve electricity supply across the nation. This funding is part of the broader Presidential Power Initiative, which aims to modernize and expand the country’s power infrastructure. According to a statement released by the Ministry of Power…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made pivotal appointments to Nigeria’s national security apparatus, naming Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed as the new Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi as the head of the Department of State Services (DSS). These appointments signify a major shift in the country’s intelligence leadership, promising to…
The Ekiti State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has officially dismissed the endorsement of Governor Biodun Oyebanji for a second term by former Governor Ayodele Fayose. The PDP leadership in Ekiti has expressed strong disapproval of Fayose’s actions, labeling it as anti-party behavior. Despite Fayose’s influence within the party, the PDP remains confident…
Nigeria’s judiciary reached a pivotal moment on Friday, August 23, with the historic appointment of Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). As only the second female to hold this prestigious position, Justice Kekere-Ekun’s elevation follows the retirement of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, signifying a remarkable step forward in gender representation within…
