The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticized President Bola Tinubu for his unexplained five-day absence following the 2025 BRICS Summit in Brazil, demanding clarity from the presidency. Tinubu’s international trip began on June 28 with a state visit to Saint Lucia, coinciding with the nation’s 45th Independence Anniversary, aimed at boosting South-South cooperation. He then attended the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro from July 6 to 7. Despite the summit’s conclusion, Tinubu only returned to Nigeria on July 13. ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Bola Abdullahi, stated, “All other world leaders returned home promptly after the summit, briefed their citizens,…
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A confidential meeting held on Sunday in Abuja between Julius Abure, a leading figure in the Labour Party, and Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has ignited discussions about the party’s trajectory amidst ongoing internal strife. The session, hosted at Wike’s private residence, comes amid escalating disputes within the Labour Party, particularly those involving supporters of Peter Obi. While the precise details of the meeting have not been made public, the timing is notable—shortly after Abure’s faction demanded that Peter Obi step aside for his involvement with the African Democratic Congress coalition. One insider noted, “The meeting, which…
In a significant move to enhance technical expertise and economic prospects in Ekiti State, Governor Biodun Oyebanji has commended the National Automotive Design and Development Council’s (NADDC) specialized training program for local technicians. The five-day mechatronics training, held in Ado Ekiti, focused on equipping participants with the skills to maintain and repair both CNG and petrol-powered tricycles and motorcycles. Represented by the Commissioner for Wealth Creation, Kayode Fasae, the governor described the program as a milestone in the state’s commitment to fostering skills development and environmental sustainability. He noted that motorcycles and tricycles are vital to the livelihoods of many…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has publicly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s government for failing to pay federal workers four months of wage awards and for the arrest of a labour activist advocating for those payments. Atiku linked the economic difficulties facing Nigerians to the government’s removal of the fuel subsidy on Tinubu’s inauguration day, describing it as a “thoughtless” act that worsened inflation and hunger. Atiku pointed out that the government took 10 months to settle on a ₦35,000 monthly wage award for federal civil servants but has only paid six months of the allowance, leaving four months unpaid, which…
Kano State’s 5.7 million votes have become the most coveted prize as Nigeria heads into the 2027 general elections. The ruling APC and the opposition ADC coalition are both determined to secure the support of Rabiu Kwankwaso, whose Kwankwasiyya Movement commands significant grassroots loyalty. Kwankwaso’s performance in the 2023 presidential race, where he polled nearly 1.5 million votes—most of them from Kano—has made him a kingmaker in the upcoming elections. His dominance in Kano, where he outperformed even the APC, has not gone unnoticed. The ADC coalition, now a formidable force with Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Nasir El-Rufai, Rauf Aregbesola,…
In a candid interview on Arise TV, Chief Olabode George, a senior figure in the Peoples Democratic Party, has condemned the wave of defections from the PDP to the ruling APC, asserting that these moves are motivated by personal gain rather than ideological conviction. George expressed concern over the timing of these defections, pointing to the widespread economic distress experienced by Nigerians. “There is hunger in the land. There is anger in the land. People are getting very, very disturbed,” George stated, questioning why politicians would abandon the PDP during such a critical period. He challenged the defectors to explain…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State took part in the local government elections on Saturday by voting at Polling Unit 006, Ward E, at St. Stephens Nursery and Primary School in Adeniji Adele, Lagos Island. His wife, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, accompanied him, highlighting the family’s active participation in the democratic process. Voting commenced at 8 a.m. with residents selecting their preferred candidates for chairman and councillors in the Lagos Island Local Government Area. The governor arrived at the polling station around 11 a.m. to cast his ballot, underscoring the importance of the election. Sanwo-Olu’s media aide, Jubril Gawat, was also…
UK-based Obidient Leader Under Fire for Alleged £100k Fraud, Faces Calls to Resign The President of “Nigerians in UK” (NIUK), Mr. Benjamin Kuti—universally known on social media as “Oluomo of Derby” and a high-profile supporter of Peter Obi—now finds himself engulfed in a financial scandal. NIUK officials have accused him of hijacking the community’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle to manage personal affairs and forging secret deals totaling over £100,000 . Accusations and Secretive Deals Dr. Dipo Awojide, an original founder of NIUK, condemned Oluomo for transforming a communal support group into a personal moneymaking enterprise. He specifically alleges that…
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…
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…