The Labour Party (LP) has publicly acknowledged what it describes as a significant mistake in the 2023 presidential election by selecting Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State, as its candidate instead of Faduri Oluwadare Joseph, a US-licensed nurse and entrepreneur with a strong reputation across multiple industries. This admission was made by Abayomi Arabambi, the factional Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, during a press briefing held on Friday in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Arabambi emphasized that the decision to field Obi over Faduri was not merely an error in judgment but a fundamental misstep driven by political expediency rather…
Author: Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
The Rivers State House of Assembly Complex project has come under scrutiny following a site inspection by Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), the state’s sole administrator. Expressing disappointment with the slow progress, Ibas described the contractor’s work as “grossly abysmal,” highlighting a significant lag behind the agreed timelines. During his visit on Friday to the Moscow Road construction site in Port Harcourt, Ibas emphasized the critical nature of the project and the need for accelerated efforts. He also toured prominent sports venues, including the Yakubu Gowon Stadium and Alfred Diete-Spiff Sports Complex, to evaluate their readiness for hosting events. “The…
Twenty Nigerian states face imminent flood risks following a warning from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), prompting residents in vulnerable areas to begin relocating. States including Lagos, Sokoto, Edo, Benue, and Kaduna are among those expected to experience heavy rains and flash floods. NiMet’s alert stressed the need for residents to clear drainage paths, prepare emergency supplies, and avoid activities that could worsen flooding, such as dumping waste into gutters. In Lagos, authorities linked recent flash floods to elevated tide levels from the Atlantic Ocean and Lagos Lagoon. Environment Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab confirmed that emergency teams are actively clearing blocked…
Crystal Palace’s historic entry into European football has been curtailed by UEFA, which demoted the club from the Europa League to the Conference League due to a breach of multi-club ownership rules. The ruling was made public on Friday. The issue arises from John Textor’s ownership stakes in both Crystal Palace and French side Lyon, both of which qualified for the Europa League. UEFA’s regulations prevent clubs with shared ownership from competing in the same European tournament. Lyon retained their Europa League place by virtue of finishing higher in their domestic league than Palace. The Eagles’ maiden European qualification came…
The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, recently launched by President Bola Tinubu, has come under severe criticism from former SGF Babachir Lawal, who described the initiative as a “scam” lacking tangible benefits for Nigerians. Speaking on Channels Television’s Inside Sources, Lawal questioned the government’s infrastructure achievements, remarking, “If you ask me… I cannot see any [projects]” that have visibly impacted Nigerians. He lamented the absence of road construction in northern Nigeria and the South-West. Lawal also highlighted the perennial delays surrounding the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, accusing governments of political grandstanding without delivery: “They are still talking about the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway… and it…
A renewed sense of hope has swept through Agbor, Delta State, following the Nigerian Navy’s intervention at Igue Primary School. The comprehensive renovation, part of the Navy’s Special Intervention Quick Impact Project, included essential upgrades to the school’s infrastructure. Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, through Rear Admiral Oluwole Fadeyi, reiterated the Navy’s commitment to Civil-Military Cooperation, stating, “These projects serve not only to honour distinguished senior officers of the Nigerian Navy but also demonstrate the Navy’s broader commitment to serving Nigerians beyond its core mandate of securing lives and property in the maritime environment.” Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogboi Nmoyem, who facilitated…
President Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping 35 percent tariff on Canadian exports, effective August 1, adding to a growing list of countries facing new U.S. trade barriers. The announcement was delivered in a letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, one of more than 20 such letters sent to world leaders this week. The timing of the tariff coincides with ongoing negotiations between Canada and the U.S., aimed at updating the USMCA trade agreement. The new tariff threat has shifted the negotiation timeline, with both Canada and Mexico working to address U.S. concerns. Carney publicly affirmed Canada’s commitment to…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is rapidly becoming the focal point of a broad opposition coalition aiming to unseat President Bola Tinubu and the ruling APC in the 2027 general elections. Interim Secretary Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, speaking in Akure, Ondo State, declared that with unity, the coalition’s combined political strength can overcome the incumbent administration. Aregbesola highlighted the support of key figures such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s Peter Obi, describing the ADC as a “coalition movement platform” with the explicit goal of challenging Tinubu’s presidency. He appealed to party members to set aside personal ambitions:…
In a recent engagement with the Nigerian Guild of Editors, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mallam Mohammed Idris, outlined the positive impact of President Bola Tinubu’s reform agenda on Nigeria’s economy. Speaking from Abuja, Idris acknowledged that although the economy has not fully recovered, the administration is making steady progress. “The economy is not yet what we want it to be but we can see that there is a steady progression,” Idris remarked, affirming the president’s assertion that Nigeria is “turning the corner.” He conceded that while the country is not yet at an ideal stage, economic indicators…
Ahead of the local government elections slated for July 12, 2025, the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission has made it clear that any disruption caused by ballot box snatching will lead to by-elections in the affected areas. Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile (retd.), LASIEC’s Chairman, spoke at a press conference in Yaba, assuring the public of the commission’s readiness to oversee a transparent electoral process across the state’s 57 local councils. “There will be by-elections if a ballot box is snatched anywhere,” she stated emphatically, adding that although such incidents are not hoped for, the commission is prepared to act decisively if…