Former presidential candidate and Labour Party flagbearer, Peter Obi, has raised alarm over what he described as Nigeria’s “dangerous trajectory toward systemic failure,” citing widespread insecurity, economic deterioration, and governance challenges. Speaking yesterday at a leadership summit in Lagos, the former Anambra State governor painted a grim picture of the nation’s current state, pointing to
Lagos is preparing to host an extraordinary gathering of political and business leaders as the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) marks its 65th anniversary and swears in its 20th president, Alhaji Sheriff Balogun, on April 12, 2025. The prestigious event is scheduled to take place at the Lagos Continental Hotel on Victoria Island. Under the
The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to illegal miners in Zamfara, instructing them to vacate all mining sites without delay. This directive follows recent incidents of lead poisoning in Bugundu Local Government Area of the state. The government emphasized that all mining activities will remain on hold until the release of a set
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has issued a stern warning against the payment of ransom to terrorists, kidnappers, and other criminal elements in the country. Ribadu’s call came after the rescue of over 60 individuals who had been held captive for more than a month by kidnappers in Kaduna, as a result
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has officially approved the appointment of a new chairman and members for the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Professor Ibibia Worika, the new RSIEC Chairman, Dr. Micheal Ekpai Odey, will
In a bold move to address the persistent power supply challenges plaguing our nation, Governor Mohammed Shittama yesterday inaugurated a new governing board for the National Independent System Operator (NISO), tasking them with stabilizing the national power grid and ensuring reliable electricity distribution across all regions. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held at the Government
The Presidency has fiercely responded to comments made by Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South, who criticized the recent appointments made by President Bola Tinubu as being “lopsided” and not in line with the diversity provisions outlined in Section 14(3) of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution. Ndume, appearing on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Monday, claimed
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
A recent claim by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan that Senate President Godswill Akpabio orchestrated an assassination plot against her has been met with strong criticism from various quarters. The Public Accountability and Governance Advocacy Group, known as the Executive Watchdog, has labeled the claim as “reckless, unfounded, and deeply injurious to democratic integrity”. The group has
​In a significant political development, Ifeanyi Ibezi, a prominent figure within the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former representative of the Idemili North and South federal constituency in the House of Representatives, has resigned from the party. His departure comes in the wake of the APC’s recent primary elections in Anambra State. Ibezi has publicly
