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President Bola Tinubu has pledged to address the challenges facing Nigerians in Saint Lucia and other parts of the world through diplomatic engagement. He made the pledge on Wednesday during an interactive session with members of the Nigerian community in Castries, the capital of Saint Lucia. The event was organised by the Nigerians in Diaspora […]
Socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has raised concerns over the composition of the newly unveiled African Democratic Congress coalition, urging its leaders to ensure meaningful inclusion of youths and women in policymaking roles. Yesufu, a prominent supporter of Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, made the call in a post on her X handle on […]
The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has given Peter Obi a 48-hour ultimatum to leave the party after he joined the coalition. This was contained in a statement signed by the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, in Abuja, on Thursday. Ifoh explained that the Labour Party under Abure’s leadership remains vehemently opposed […]
The interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has called on Nigerians to join the coalition of opposition parties, saying the movement is set to rescue the country from collapse and rebuild its democracy. Mark, a former Senate president, said this on Wednesday in Abuja at the unveiling of the ADC […]
The National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Dr. Abayomi Arabambi, has dismissed the recent statement by Peter Obi, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, in which he pledged to serve only one term if elected in 2027. Recall that Peter Obi, during a live session on X Spaces over the weekend, declared his intention […]
The entire leadership of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, across all states has officially stepped down to facilitate the transition of the party structure to the 2027 opposition coalition. Outgoing ADC National Chairman, Ralph O. Nwosu, announced on Wednesday that Senator David Mark has been appointed as the interim National Chairman, while Rauf Argegbesola will […]
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has denied rumours suggesting he is planning to defect from the Labour Party to either the All Progressives Congress or the proposed opposition coalition party ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking at a dinner in Umuahia yesterday to mark the start of the 2025 mid-year retreat for government appointees, Otti […]
The Supreme Court has reserved judgement in the legal tussle on Edo State Governorship Election Petition. The apex court adjourned the judgement sine die after taking arguments for and against the election that produced Senator Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected governor. Justice Garba Lawal who presided over hearing of the appeal filed by Asue […]
A planned unveiling of the African Democratic Congress as a unifying political platform for Nigeria’s opposition suffered a setback yesterday after the event venue abruptly cancelled a fully paid reservation just hours before the programme. The event, scheduled to hold at the Wells Carlton Hotel and Apartments in Asokoro, Abuja, was expected to formally introduce […]
Former Senate President David Mark has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after 27 years of service, marking the end of an era for one of the party’s most loyal founding members. In a letter dated June 27 and addressed to the PDP Chairman of his Otukpo Ward in Benue State, Mark […]
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