Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), says President Bola Tinubu’s recent remark on power supply in Jos confirms his campaign promise that Nigerians should not vote for him if he fails to deliver stable electricity. Obi made the statement in a post on X on Saturday while reacting to Tinubu’s visit…
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has criticised Seun Okinbaloye, anchor of Politics Today on Channels Television, over comments on Nigeria’s political direction. Wike spoke on Friday during a media chat with journalists in Abuja. Okinbaloye had raised concerns in the Thursday edition of the programme over a possible drift towards a…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of misinterpreting a court of appeal order and overstepping its authority in its position on the party’s planned congresses and convention. In a statement on Friday, Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the ADC, said the commission lacks the power to halt…
Joash Amupitan, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has warned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that proceeding with its planned congresses and convention could jeopardise its candidates. Amupitan issued the warning during an interview on Arise Television. He said INEC is a party in the ongoing court case involving the ADC and must…
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for meeting victims of the Jos attack at the airport instead of visiting affected communities. Obi spoke on Friday in a post on X while reacting to Tinubu’s visit to Plateau state following the killings in Angwan Rukuba, Jos north LGA….
Rufai Oseni, broadcaster and co-host on Arise Television, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for meeting victims of the Jos attack at the airport instead of visiting affected communities. Oseni spoke on Friday during Arise Television’s morning programme, where he described the president’s approach as insensitive. He faulted Tinubu for not going into Jos town or…
Bosun Tijani, minister of communications, innovation and digital economy, has promised to deploy artificial intelligence-powered surveillance cameras to address insecurity in Jos, Plateau state. Tijani made the pledge during an engagement with the Plateau state government, where he outlined plans to strengthen digital infrastructure and enhance security across the state. He said the initiative would…
Good Friday remains one of the most solemn and spiritually intense days in the Christian calendar, and across Nigeria, millions of believers mark it with deep reflection, prayer, and remembrance of the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Unlike Christmas or Easter Sunday, which carry visible notes of celebration, Good Friday is observed in a…
Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, has advised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to seek an accelerated court hearing over its leadership dispute rather than criticise the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Keyamo gave the advice in a post on X on Friday. He said the crisis within the party is a legal…
Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer and a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of misinterpreting a court of appeal ruling to favour the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Falana spoke during the fifth public lecture held in honour of late activist Yinka Odumakin. He said INEC wrongly…
