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Onyeka Young Nwafor, a governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State, said if he becomes governor, he may have to use force to solve the state’s insecurity issues. Nwafor believes insecurity persists in the state because Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo’s administration is not effectively tackling the problem. Speaking on Arise TV …
The National Working Committee of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has hailed the doggedness of the Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, in the face of the political crisis in the state, declaring him leader of the past in the state. The NWC also commended Fubara for committing to restoring stability in the ruling …
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the continuation of its look into the opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections, documenting the disagreement among politicians on the reasons for the fall of the opposition. Another headline has the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) blaming the Federal Ministry of Power …
Witnesses of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday, gave testimonies on how irregularities allegedly marred the Sept. 21, 2024, Edo governorship election in three Local Governments (LGs) of the state. The PDP and its candidate in the election, Dr Asue Ighodalo, are challenging the declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Gov. …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for the amendment of the law for a more cost-effective alternative methods of filling vacancies at the national and state assemblies. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu made the call during the commission’s consultative meeting with political parties on Wednesday in Abuja. He urged stakeholders to prevail …
President Muhammadu Buhari has tasked Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as well as Government Owned Enterprises (GOEs) to intensify their revenue mobilisation efforts and ensure that all taxable organisations and individuals pay taxes in order to achieve revenue targets for the 2023 budget. The President made the charge after signing into law, the 2023 Appropriation …
Minister of State for Labour, Festus Keyamo has challenged anyone to bet on the chances of Labour Party’s Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi winning the 2023 election. Speaking on a Channels Television live interview from the United States, Keyamo admitted that Obi’s candidature is widely embraced by some high profile endorsements but it won’t earn him …
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the forthcoming general elections, Peter Obi has said that he would dismantle the confusion in the country’s ports administration and make it work if elected into office next month. According to him, the reason for the inefficiency in Nigerian ports is because some people are benefiting …
While noting that Buhari was looking healthy and nice, Adeleke, who was elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said the President’s signing of the Electoral Act paved the way for free and fair elections and the international community is applauding Nigeria, that Nigeria is set for democracy. It would be recalled …
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has restated his commitment to a united, secure, and working Nigeria if allowed to pilot the affairs of the country in 2023. Obi, during a live broadcast to commemorate Nigeria’s 53-year re-unification after the civil war said that he remains resolute that a new Nigeria …