The mass burial of eight family members who were killed in an attack on Mbwelle village in Kwatas district, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Friday, sparked fury and profound sorrow. The attackers were believed to be Fulani militia. Over twenty people were killed and numerous others injured when bandits stormed the community … Read more
The Nyesom Wike-backed faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged members to disregard a meeting between the Taminu Turaki-led faction and the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed, said in a statement on Wednesday that the meeting was not authorised by the PDP. He stressed that the party … Read more
Omoyele Sowore, an activist politician and a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has spoken out about his decision not to participate in the Occupy INEC protest. While former Vice President Atiku Abubakar plans to return to his permanent residence in Dubai following the elections, Sowore has stated that his protest is principled. ADC … Read more
After the PDP group led by Taminu Turaki met with ADC leaders following their Ocuppy INEC protest, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde clarified why this visit was necessary. Amidst the current political turmoil, Makinde visited the ADC’s factional leadership to show solidarity, according to him. Following an all-night meeting between ADC and a portion of … Read more
Dino Melaye, a former senator from Kogi West and strongman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has blasted the INEC, claiming it has become an arm of the ruling APC. Melaye stated that INEC was prejudiced and had misunderstood a court judgement. The ADC leader expressed his disapproval of the electoral body’s decisions in a … Read more
An advisor to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) national chairman, David Mark, who is now in hot water with the media, Kola Ologbondiya, has stated that the party’s problems with INEC stem from the fact that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) does not desire a strong opposition. Ologbondiya made the claim during an interview … Read more
Nafiu Bala, has been accused of commercialising his conscience by Dino Melaye, a former senator from Kogi West. The statement was made by Melaye while mentioning that Bala was present at the party’s NEC meeting, where INEC confirmed the leadership of David Mark (interim national chairman), Rauf Aregbesola, and others. This information was divulged by … Read more
An intriguing discourse is taking form in Bauchi State. Nigerian political cycles are not dominated by the typical theatre of defections, alignments, and zoning mathematics. The main question being raised is quieter but significantly more serious. What type of leadership does Bauchi require next? After years in which potential has cons
An intriguing discourse is taking form in Bauchi State. Nigerian political cycles are not dominated by the typical theatre of defections, alignments, and zoning mathematics. The main question being raised is quieter but significantly more serious. What type of leadership does Bauchi require next? After years in which potential has consistently outpaced performance, the state … Read more
Retail fuel prices in Nigeria have remained relatively steady over the last week, despite persistent volatility in the global crude oil market. market survey, petrol prices at filling stations countrywide ranged between N1,290 and N1,370 per litre. This pricing trend was noticed in Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited outlets, as well as independent marketers such … Read more