Politics

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday urged protesters in the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests to cease demonstrations and create space for dialogue. READ ALSO: Protest: Governor Yusuf eases curfew in Kano The President, who conveyed this in a national broadcast to the people, said, “In a situation like this, I appeal to the demonstrators and the organizers of the action to postpone …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of sponsoring attacks on its members by protesters in the state. The APC Publicity Secretary in the state, Malam Yusuf Idris, made the allegations at a press conference on Friday in Gusau. He alleged that the PDP leadership in the state had used the protest …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his failure to address the nation amid widespread protests across the country. In a statement issued on Saturday, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Honourable Debo Ologunagba, demanded that President Tinubu urgently address pressing issues such as reducing oil prices, stabilising the Naira and ensuring food security. The …

Governor Hyacinth Alia has approved the removal of Dr John Chem as chairman of the State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC), following a recommendation from the state House of Representatives. Lawmakers accused Chem of poor judgment, saying his decision failed to appeal to the majority of stakeholders and did not take into account the public interest. In a statement issued Friday …

Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi has dismissed a trending video accusing him of declaring war on northerners, describing the video as a manipulated, deliberate and well-orchestrated attempt by some people to blackmail him to suit some of their evil agendas. Obi who reacted to the video in a post on his X account on Friday, said that the …

Nollywood actress and politician Tonto Dikeh has once again shown her support for President Bola Tinubu, urging her followers to unfollow her if necessary. The politician took to Instagram on Thursday, August 1, 2024, and stressed her commitment to advocating for positive change in Nigeria, even if it meant losing supporters. He wrote: “If politics makes you unfollow me, please …

A wave of anger swept through Government House, Port Harcourt, on Thursday after the state Governor Siminalayi Fubara promised cash rewards to protesting youths. Addressing the protesters on Thursday, Governor Fubara acknowledged their frustration and said, “You are here because you want a better Nigeria. I am one of you. I see your suffering. I will convey your message to …

A significant security presence has been established at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja as lawmakers gather for an emergency plenary session today. In an unusual move, Sergeant Major General of Police has restricted access to the National Assembly by erecting barricades at the MOPOL Gate and requiring identification to enter. The heightened security measures are reportedly intended to deter …

  Kamala Harris will begin a U.S. tour with her new running mate next week, indicating that she is likely just days away from announcing her pick. According to CBS, the BBC’s US partner, the group of Democratic candidates for vice president has been narrowed down to five. A decision is needed before the Democratic National Convention, which begins Aug. …

Uche Secondus, former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Tinubu, insisting that he has no moral authority to stop the planned #EndBadGovernance protests. Secondus argued that Tinubu, who had benefited from the protests during his time in opposition, should not seek to silence the voices of the Nigerian people at …