The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for external loans totalling $6 billion to support government financing and infrastructure development. Tinubu had conveyed the request in two separate letters addressed to Godswill Akpabio, the Senate president, which were read during plenary on Tuesday. The upper chamber approved a $5 billion structured total return swap…
Pat Utomi, political economist and public intellectual, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of acting in the interest of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s morning programme on Tuesday, Utomi said INEC’s quick decision to recognise the Nyesom Wike-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, has welcomed Rabiu Kwankwaso into the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the move as a step towards rebuilding Nigeria. In a post on X on Tuesday, Obi said Kwankwaso’s entrance into the party marks “another significant step in the collective effort to…
Fr. Ebube Muonso, a Catholic priest and founder of the Holy Ghost Fraternity Prayer Movement International, has criticised Igbo men who support the “City Boy” political movement. Muonso spoke during a Palm Sunday homily, where he condemned what he described as blind loyalty driven by personal gain. Popular figures such as Cubana Chief Priest and…
A youth leader in Plateau state has alleged that soldiers provided cover for gunmen who attacked Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area. The youth leader made the claim while speaking to Martins Vincent Otse, an activist popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), who visited the community following the incident. Gunmen attacked the community…
Ayo Fayose, former governor of Ekiti state, says Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), may struggle to become president under the current political realities. Fayose spoke while addressing journalists at the national convention of the Nyesom Wike-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He described Obi as a “fantastic” individual…
President Bola Tinubu has donated all his salaries since assuming office to support members of the armed forces. Tinubu announced the donation as part of activities to mark his 74th birthday. He said the funds will go into a special account to support soldiers, particularly those injured in the line of duty. He directed the…
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has accused Atiku Abubakar, Aminu Tambuwal, and David Mark of undermining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking to journalists at the national convention of a PDP faction loyal to him, Wike said the trio laid the foundation for the party’s collapse. He said their actions at…
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has criticised Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), over his exit from the party. Wike spoke at the national convention of a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to him. He said Obi’s decision to leave the LP during its…
Alex Otti, governor of Abia state, says he does not oppose the re-election of President Bola Tinubu. Otti made the remark during a recent media chat. He said he sees no reason to oppose Tinubu’s second-term bid since he is also seeking re-election. “I’m not in a position to oppose the candidacy of the president….
