Dr. Alex Otti, the Governor of Abia State, has urged members who have left the Labour Party for various reasons to return. On Wednesday, the Governor, represented by Deputy Governor Ikechukwu Lekwachi Emetu, addressed a one-day high-level strategic multi-level stakeholders summit titled Reuniting the Labour Party Family: consolidating strength for long-term political impact at the … Read more
Traffic has been significantly interrupted along the Abuja-Keffi motorway after truck drivers blocked the roadway in protest of an alleged attack and detention of one of their colleagues. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident involved a VIP convoy confronting a truck driver who allegedly failed to surrender the right of way. The situation worsened, prompting … Read more
Peter Obi, a former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, believes acts of lawlessness are not new to him. Obi made the comment in a post on his verified X handle on Wednesday, following an attack on him and other African Democratic Congress (ADC) members in Edo State the day before. He thanked Nigerians for their … Read more
The Labour Party, led by Senator Nenadi Usman, has denied reports that it is struggling to pay its activities. In response to comments made by its former Publicity Secretary, Tony Akene, about the party’s finances, the Usman-led group maintained that it has always worked on a tight budget. Senior Special Adviser to Usman, Ken Eluma … Read more
The Enugu State Government has shut down the operations of KC Gaming Networks, which owns the Bet9ja brand. The government stated that the closure was the result of alleged chronic violations of the Enugu State Gaming and Lottery Law. According to reports, the Enugu State Gaming and Lotto Commission took out the enforcement operation in … Read more
Kenneth Okonkwo, a leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has criticised the Senate for permitting both manual and electronic transmission of election results. The Senate amended Section 60 of the Electoral Act during its emergency plenary on Tuesday, allowing presiding officers at polling units to electronically transmit election results to the Independent National Electoral … Read more
Jigawa Golden Stars Football Club has sought the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Appeal Committee to issue a decision on the disagreement surrounding their postponed match against Gombe United. In a statement made in Dutse, the club’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Isyaku, emphasised the need of reaching an agreement before the scheduled return fixture. He recalled that the … Read more
Hon Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, a member of the House of Representatives representing Kaduna North, has sworn to remain loyal to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Bello, the son of former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, stated in a post on his X account that, while he loves his father, he also respects President … Read more
Rotimi Amaechi, a leader of the African Democratic Congress, has stated that the party’s presidential ticket should be zoned to the south. Amaechi addressed at a meeting with ADC leaders in Kano State. He did, however, say he will support whoever emerges as the party’s flagbearer, regardless of area. The ADC presidential ticket should go … Read more
Dangote Refinery has reduced the price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) gantry to N774 a litre, down from N799, in a strategic bid to compete with petroleum importers in Nigeria. The 650,000 barrel-per-day refinery announced this in a notification on Tuesday. This means the facility has decreased its entry petrol price by N25 per … Read more