The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has addressed rumors circulating about his potential departure from the party, firmly denying the claims and clarifying his commitment to the Labour Party’s future. During his address at the ongoing National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja, Obi assured party … Read more
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, on Wednesday, urged development partners to support Nigeria in tackling structural challenges stalling trade facilitation and revenue collection in the country. Edun made the appeal at the 4th World Customs Organization (WCO) Donors Conference for the West and Central Africa (WCA) Region. The … Read more
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken legal action against the Acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Jarret Tenebe, over what it describes as an unlawful and forceful takeover of its secretariat on Airport Road, Benin City. In the suit filed before the court, the … Read more
Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu has invited 35 players to camp to intensify preparations for the Africa U20 Cup of Nations starting later this month in Egypt. The contingent returned to Abuja after a three-week training programme in Katsina, where they had gone to camp in order to feel the weather which was found to … Read more
The Caretaker Committee Chairperson of the Labour Party, Nenadi Usman, has called on Julius Abure-led National Working Committee to join hands with her in rebuilding the party. Naija News reports that Senator Usman stated this on Wednesday at the National Executive Council (NEC) organized by her committee, in Abuja. Delivering her address in the meeting … Read more
The Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Supreme Court judgment on Labour Party leadership has been released, affirming legitimacy to the faction led by Senator Esther Nenadi Usman. The leadership of the faction is backed by the LP’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi. Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, read sections … Read more
Tragedy struck in Odhiaje community, Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State, when suspected cultists loyal to the late cult leader, David Gift aka 2Baba, killed a former Youth leader, Godspower Uwhetu. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning, with eyewitnesses reporting that about five cultists, led by a man named Sam, invaded Uwhetu’s house … Read more
Supporters of the Labour Party (LP), led by Senator Esther Nenadi Usman’s National Caretaker Committee, erupted in celebration on Wednesday following the release of the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Supreme Court judgment on the party’s leadership dispute. Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, took center stage at the celebration, reading excerpts from the document … Read more
A former President, Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide, Udengs Eradiri, has warned the Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri to desist from involving the entire Ijaw nation into his fight for political survival in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He told the governor to go and grind his political axe with the Minister of the … Read more
China has imposed an 84% tariff on U.S. imports after President Donald Trump’s tariff increase on all Chinese goods took effect on Wednesday. China’s foreign ministry asked the U.S. to stop its “bullying” and come to the table with respect if it wants to solve the problem, reports CNN. Speaking to reporters at a regular … Read more
Former Minister of Culture and Tourism, Femi Fani-Kayode, has stirred public discourse after images and video clips emerged showing him delivering a sermon and laying hands on worshippers at a church service in Abuja. The footage, which has since gone viral, captured moments from a thanksgiving event held at Faith Hill Prophetic Assembly in Piwoyi, … Read more
Some Youths took to the streets of Akure the Ondo State capital on Wednesday to protest the detention of three young activists allegedly engineered by the state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Kayode Ajulo (SAN). It was gathered that the three youths, Akeju Blessing James who was the former Students Union President of Rufus Giwa … Read more
The President of the Association of Small Business Owners of Nigeria (ASBON), Dr. Femi Egbesola, has criticised the federal government for its insufficient engagement with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country, stressing that such neglect is hindering economic growth. Egbesola voiced his concerns during the Vanguard Economic Discourse held on Wednesday, where he … Read more
Liverpool has announced that their former manager, Jurgen Klopp, will be making a heartfelt return to the club in May. Naija News reports that the German manager is set to attend the LFC Foundation’s Annual Gala on May 23. Currently serving as Red Bull’s global head of soccer, Klopp has been invited to speak as … Read more
The 2023 presidential candidate for the Labour Party, Peter Obi has urged Nigerians to remain firm and resolute in their pursuit for a better nation. Speaking during the National Executive Council meeting of the Labour Party on Wednesday, Obi said he was worried about the growing hardship faced by Nigerians. The governor also emphasised that … Read more
Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said the party would ensure that the right people emerge as its candidates during the 2027 general elections. Naija News reports that Peter Obi spoke on Wednesday during LP’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja. According to the former Governor of Anambra State, the LP … Read more
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, on Wednesday led a high-level delegation of the Labour Party (LP) to the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja to formally submit the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the recent Supreme Court judgment relating to the party’s leadership. The development was disclosed by INEC via … Read more
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has revealed that between 2022 and 2024, the agency rescued over 7,000 trafficked victims and secured 205 convictions. NAPTIP’s Director-General, Binta Adamu Bello, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during the 27th National Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum on Human Trafficking. Bello highlighted the agency’s achievements, … Read more
Public interest and human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has narrated the disturbing circumstances leading to the arrest and continued detention of Alabi Quadri, a minor who rose to brief public attention in 2023 after he stood in front of the convoy of Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, during the electioneering campaign. In a … Read more
BUA Foods Plc and Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc incurred substantial input costs amounting to N1.45trn during the full year of 2024, reflecting a sharp increase of 95.53 per cent compared to the N743.62bn recorded in the corresponding period of 2023. This significant rise in expenditure underscores the challenging economic environment, characterised by heightened inflation and … Read more