The Labour Party finds itself embroiled in a crisis following the re-election of Julius Abure as the National Chairman during the recent national convention. The chief spokesperson for the Obi-Datti campaign organisation, Yinusa Tanko, has revealed that this crisis could have been avoided if the party’s leadership had heeded the […]
In a candid interview with Arise TV, Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, sheds light on the concerning trend of Nigerians relocating overseas to take up jobs they previously shunned in their home country. Highlighting the disparity between educational qualifications and menial employment, Tinubu emphasizes the need for collective support within […]
In a dramatic turn of events, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) staged a protest at the national secretariat of the Labour Party in Abuja, demanding the cancellation of the party’s upcoming national convention slated for the end of the month. The NLC leadership, led by their officials, vociferously called for […]
Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly rebuked the decision of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein, to organize a retreat for state commissioners for finance in London. In a scathing statement shared on social media, Obi condemned the lavish expenditure on overseas workshops amid Nigeria’s economic challenges. […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, alongside others, to court for alleged N84 billion money laundering offences. The quartet, including Bello’s nephew Ali Bello, Dauda Sulaiman, and Abdulsalam Hudu, face an amended 17-count charge involving money laundering, breach of trust, […]
The Senate has today suspended Senator Abdul Ningi over his allegations of N3.7trn padding of the 2024 appropriation bill. The senator representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, was suspended for three months after a long heated plenary in the red chamber. A member of the senate Appropriation Committee in the Senate, […]
In a recent conversation with Senate correspondents, Senator Abdul Ningi, the representative of Bauchi Central in the National Assembly, reiterated his stance that the N3 trillion allocated in the 2024 budget does not have any specific projects tied to it. Senator Ningi clarified that while the sum of N3 trillion […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu. The move follows a petition endorsed by 21 out of 24 lawmakers, alleging perjury and divulging government secrets. Shaibu has seven days to respond. The strained relationship between Shaibu and Governor Godwin Obaseki adds complexity […]
In a significant legal victory, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld Julius Abure as the Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), setting aside a previous ruling by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court. The Appellate Court’s decision puts an end to a protracted legal battle over the […]
The Deputy Governor of Edo state, Philip Shaibu arrived today at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s national headquarters in Abuja to demand for the party’s certificate of return for the primaries for the upcoming governorship election. The deputy governor was declared the winner of a parallel PDP primaries as governorship […]
