Politics

The Presidency has responded to Labor presidential candidate Peter Obi’s criticism of the Federal Government’s plans to purchase new aircraft for the presidential fleet, calling his comments “insensitive” and wondering if he would rather have the President’s life threatened for flying a damaged aircraft. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga said: “Does Peter Obi …

National Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has directed the 23 local government chairmen in the state to hand over the posts to the administrative heads of their various councils. Fubara gave the guidance in a statewide broadcast Tuesday morning. READ ALSO: Rivers Fubara Assembly faction confirms eight commissioner candidates The order was issued after the end of the terms of …

A faction of the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Monday, demanded the immediate resignation of former Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu, following his surprise endorsement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, in the Democratic Party. upcoming gubernatorial election. Shaibu’s shocking move has sparked outrage among the PDP, with party leaders accusing him …

Salihu Lukman, former National Deputy Chairman (North West) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has delivered scathing criticism of the party’s failure to fulfill its campaign promises, stating that they are “doing poorly” in fulfilling their commitments to security, economic stability and anti Corruption. In an interview with Arise TV on Monday, Lukman expressed his disappointment and frustration with the …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo visited the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in Lagos on Monday to mark the Sallah celebrations. The visit was confirmed by the First Lady’s spokesperson, Busola Kukoyi, who posted a photo of the two leaders on her social media account. According to Kukoyi, Obasanjo visited the First Lady to convey greetings and congratulate her on the …

Rivers State is on edge as the term of office of local government chairmen ends today, June 17, at midnight, with the chairmen refusing to leave office despite warnings from Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) chairmen are relying on a controversial law passed by the State House of Assembly, which extends their term of …

Former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, on Sunday, declared his support for the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the September 21 election in the state, Monday Okpebholo. Shaibu, who was impeached in April following a dispute with Governor Godwin Obaseki over his succession bid, spoke at Father’s Day celebrations in Benin City. He said …

In a detailed letter to President Bola Tinubu, Chief Edwin Clark, former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South leader, urged the release of detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu. Clark likened it to the case of Bello Bodejo, President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, whose terrorism charges were dropped. Clark stressed the need for a …

The Presidency has given a strong response to a New York Times report on Nigeria’s economic situation, characterizing the article as “misleading”, “misleading” and “typical of the prescriptive and insulting manner” in which foreign media often report situation in Africa. country. In his full statement, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Sunday, delivered a detailed rebuttal, …

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to “ensure that the government’s proposed bill on a new minimum wage for Nigerian workers is fully consistent and in line with Nigeria’s international obligations to promote and advance workers’ rights to worthy. living wage.” The President in his Democracy Day Address on June 12 stated that “We …