Sergius Ogun, a former lawmaker who represented Esan North-East/Esan South-East federal constituency, says President Bola Tinubu does not have a clear path to re-election in 2027 if the polls are free and fair. Ogun spoke during an interview with Symfoni TV while assessing the prospects of leading presidential contenders. The former lawmaker said Rotimi Amaechi’s…
Ireti Kingibe, senator representing the federal capital territory (FCT), says she never saw the report that recommended the six-month suspension of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi Central. Kingibe spoke on Wednesday during an interview on Arise Television. Her comments come days after Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo north, alleged that the signatures of at least…
The federal government has launched FreeTV as part of efforts to expand access to digital television across Nigeria. In a statement on Wednesday, the FG said the platform will provide households with free access to more than 100 television channels without monthly subscription fees. FreeTV forms part of Nigeria’s Digital Switch-Over (DSO) programme, which seeks…
The federal government will begin a nationwide learning assessment on June 29 as part of efforts to improve education outcomes across Nigeria. In a statement on Wednesday, Folasade Boriowo, director of press and public relations at the federal ministry of education, said the exercise will run until July 3. Consequently, the government has declared the…
Ikenna Enekweizu, national secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC), says the party repeatedly appealed to Aisha Yesufu to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives, but she insisted on running for the Senate. Enekweizu spoke on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme while responding to allegations by Yesufu…
Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for Peter Obi’s presidential campaign and a chieftain of the African Democratic Party, has denied defaming the former Anambra governor, insisting that his comments about the Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC) primary process merely reflected information provided to him by aggrieved aspirants. BACKGROUND Obi had issued a pre-action letter to Okonkwo,…
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, national chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party, has described the federal government’s housing gift to judicial officers as a form of bribery capable of compromising the independence of the judiciary. Speaking during an interview on Trust TV, Baba-Ahmed said the gesture was inappropriate and could undermine public confidence in the courts, especially ahead…
Olatuji Disu, inspector-general of police (IGP), has assured personnel of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) that the proposed creation of state police will not affect their jobs, ranks, pensions, or career progression. Disu gave the assurance while addressing concerns among officers over ongoing discussions on state policing and its implications for the future of the…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says his decision to sue Kenneth Okonkwo was partly to create an opportunity for any allegations or information about his character to be publicly scrutinised. Obi spoke with Rufai Useni of Arise Television in a Podcast, while addressing questions about his legal action against Okonkwo,…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has introduced an indemnity affidavit requiring all its candidates to commit to relinquishing their seats if they defect from the party after winning an election. The party said the measure is aimed at strengthening party discipline and demonstrating its commitment to internal democracy and the rule of law. Speaking at…
