Lere Olayinka, senior special assistant on public communications and social media to Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has clarified the minister’s controversial comment about Seun Okinbaloye, saying it was not meant literally. Wike had said in a media chat on Friday that he would have shot Okinbaloye through his TV over…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced plans to establish a Special Representatives Network in key foreign capitals to strengthen its international engagement and spotlight what it described as attacks on opposition politics in Nigeria. The initiative was disclosed in a statement on Saturday by Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the party. Abdullahi said…
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. It said the commission is overstepping its authority on the party’s planned congresses and convention. In a statement on Friday, Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the ADC, said INEC lacks the power to halt…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stirred fresh debate after criticizing Nigerians for expecting government services without fulfilling tax obligations. Speaking during a live interview, Wike said many Nigerian citizens demand good roads, steady electricity, and public services but are unwilling to pay taxes. He described tax collection as a major challenge,…
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…
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to remain united and hopeful despite ongoing economic and security challenges, as he delivered his Easter message to the nation. In his address, the President reflected on the significance of Easter—highlighting sacrifice, resilience, and the triumph of light over darkness—as a message that strongly aligns with Nigeria’s current situation….
