Seriake Dickson, national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has defended the party’s decision to hand Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso its presidential and vice-presidential tickets without a contest, saying the party made significant concessions to accommodate them. Speaking while engaging party stakeholders on Thursday, Dickson said neither Obi nor Kwankwaso was asked to…
Aisha Yesufu, activist and chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticised Seriake Dickson, the party’s national leader, accusing him of focusing on himself rather than promoting the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during a recent television interview. In a post on X on Thursday, Yesufu said Dickson missed an opportunity to reassure aggrieved…
The federal government has approved new guidelines regulating the award and use of honorary doctorate degrees in Nigerian universities as part of efforts to restore the credibility of academic honours and curb their abuse. In a statement dated June 10, the Federal Ministry of Education said the policy was approved following recommendations by the National…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says the support of state governors will not determine the outcome of the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during an interview with NOIRETV during a recent trip to the United States, the former Anambra governor expressed confidence in his chances of defeating President Bola Tinubu in…
Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo North, has called for the appearance of Mele Kyari, former group chief executive officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, before the Senate to answer questions over alleged financial misconduct involving the oil company. Speaking during a heated exchange at a Senate investigative hearing on Wednesday, Oshiomhole urged…
Donald Duke, presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), says Nigeria cannot achieve lasting peace unless citizens have access to jobs, food, and economic opportunities. Speaking to journalists after accepting his nomination as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 election, the former Cross River governor said insecurity across the country is largely driven…
Seriake Dickson, founder and national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says the party understands the concerns of aggrieved aspirants over its recently concluded primaries, admitting that some aspects of the process were imperfect. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Wednesday, Dickson attributed many of the challenges to the…
Seriake Dickson, national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has cautioned supporters of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, against attacking the party and its leadership while claiming to support him. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Wednesday, Dickson said Obi’s supporters must recognise the role played by the…
Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, senator representing Ebonyi North, has defended the conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries, saying it is normal for some individuals to raise allegations of irregularities after any electoral process. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, the senator said the party had established mechanisms for addressing grievances arising from…
William Kumuyi, the general superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, says leadership of the church will not be handed over to any of his sons, stressing that the church belongs to Jesus Christ and not to any individual or family. In a sermon that has since gone viral on social media, the octogenarian cleric…
