Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has commended Nigerian workers for their contributions to national development, while lamenting the harsh economic conditions they face. In a post on X on Friday to mark Workers’ Day, Obi said the sacrifices of workers continue to sustain the country despite growing hardship. “I warmly…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has updated its party leaders portal to reflect David Mark and Rauph Aregbesola as the national chairman and secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The latest development follows the Supreme Court’s judgment on Friday, which vacated the Appeal Court’s earlier ruling ordering INEC to maintain the status quo…
Chidi Odinkalu, a human rights lawyer, has criticised Olanipekun Olukoyede, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over his claim that a majority of Nigerian university students are involved in cybercrime. In a post on X on Wednesday, Odinkalu described the assertion as “irresponsible” and outside the mandate of the anti-graft agency. “The…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the extrajudicial killing of a suspect, Mene Ogidi, by police officers in Delta state, describing the act as unlawful and a violation of constitutional rights. In a statement on Tuesday, Afam Osigwe, president of the NBA, said the incident reflects a troubling pattern of abuse by law enforcement…
Ola Olukoyede, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has said the agency investigated Jerry Eze, founder of Streams of Joy International, for six months over alleged money laundering but found no wrongdoing. Olukoyede spoke on Wednesday at the Jerry Eze Business Grant award ceremony. He said the probe followed intelligence reports and…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to avoid internal divisions ahead of the 2027 elections, warning that infighting could weaken the party’s chances. In a message to party members, Shettima said political competition must not destroy party unity. He described the APC as a “family” and cautioned against actions…
David Mark, national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has assured party members that the party will participate in the 2027 general election despite ongoing legal challenges. Mark spoke on Wednesday night after receiving a briefing from the party’s legal team on the recent judgment of the federal high court in Abuja. “You do…
Ibukun Awosika, former chairperson of First Bank, says Nigeria’s progress depends largely on the choices of its citizens, particularly through voting and economic participation. Awosika spoke on Wednesday at the Jerry Eze Business Grant award ceremony, where she urged Nigerians to take responsibility for building the country. “This nation, for all its problems, its solution…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as minister of foreign affairs following the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said Tuggar stepped down to participate in the 2027 elections. Odumegwu-Ojukwu previously served as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs….
President Bola Tinubu has said some of his opponents are exploiting insecurity to undermine his administration, insisting that he will seek re-election. Tinubu spoke on Wednesday while receiving a delegation from Plateau state at the State House, Abuja. “My enemies want to use insecurity in the country to get rid of me, but I’m a…
