The Labour Party (LP) crisis took a dramatic turn on Sunday, as the Julius Abure-led faction raised concerns over a potential invasion of the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. In response to reports of a planned takeover, the Abure leadership deployed a team of police officers and private operatives to secure the entrance of the
Former Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister has paid glowing tribute to the late Victor Omololu Sowemimo Olunloyo, describing his legacy as one that is almost impossible to surpass. Olunloyo, a former governor of Oyo State and an accomplished mathematician, passed away on April 5, 2025, at the age of 90, leaving behind a trail of
As talks intensify among opposition parties to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, northern stakeholders are advocating for southern aspirants to commit to a single-term agreement. The push for this agreement is gaining traction as part of ongoing negotiations aimed at uniting opposition forces to unseat the current administration. A source involved
The Ondo State Police Command has issued a stern warning to residents, urging them to avoid participating in the planned ‘Take It Back Movement’ protest scheduled for Monday, April 7, 2025. This warning comes as part of broader efforts to maintain security stability in the state. According to DSP Ayanlade Olushola, the Police Public Relations
The Permanent Secretary of Cabinet Affairs in Kebbi State, Nasiru Abubakar Kigo, has publicly apologized for his false claims regarding the prevalence of homosexuality and lesbianism in Sokoto and Kebbi states. Kigo’s remarks, made during a Ramadan lecture in Birnin Kebbi, cited fabricated statistics on the existence of gay and lesbian groups operating within the
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., on Monday, April 7, 2025. This meeting marked Netanyahu’s first encounter with a foreign leader since Trump’s recent “Liberation Day” tariffs announcement, which has sent global markets into turmoil. Netanyahu’s primary objective was to negotiate relief from the 17% tariff imposed
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has applauded the Nigeria Police Force for retracting the invitation extended to the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, following public backlash. In a post shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, Obi described the police’s decision to withdraw the invitation as timely
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has directed security agencies within the state to intensify efforts in tracking down and bringing to justice the assailants responsible for the brutal killings of two Chinese nationals and a police officer in Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area. The tragic incident occurred on Friday when the victims were ambushed while
Protesters demand reversal of Cybercrime Act, Rivers Emergency Rule By Shakirudeen Bankole The planned Nationwide Protest against the controversial proposed Cybercrime Law currently before the National Assembly and the demand for the reversal of the State of Emergency Rule declared in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has commenced in Lagos. According to the
A recent development in Nigeria’s political landscape suggests that Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, is in discussions to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP). This revelation was made by Adewole Adebayo, the SDP’s 2023 presidential candidate, during an appearance on Television on sunday. Adebayo hinted that Obi might follow in the footsteps
