The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has denied any move to collapse the party’s structure with other political parties. The national chairman of the party, Prof. Rufai Alkali, said the party was not ready to surrender its legitimacy as a duly registered political party to any other party. Alkali, who spoke with newsmen in Lagos, … [Read more…]
The Federal Government, yesterday, launched Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan to tackle the chalenges of energy poverty, climate change and employment. Speaking at a virtual global meeting, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, said among other things, the Plan would lift 100 million people out of poverty, reduce Nigeria’s carbon footprint, drive economic growth and create jobs. He … [Read more…]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Director of Finance and Account of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr. Eno Ubi Otu, for alleged N25 billion fraud, TheCable reports. Sources told the newspaper that the NDDC official was brought to the EFCC’s office in Abuja on Wednesday for questioning on his … [Read more…]
A team of Kenyan lawyers has filed a case against the British government at the European Court of Human Rights, seeking compensation for historical injustices committed during the colonial period. Lawyer Joel Kimutai Bosek, based in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, said they are seeking compensation for land theft, torture, and forceful eviction. “Up to … [Read more…]
Rufa’i Alkali, the National Chairman, New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), says several Nigerians have thrown their weights behind the party for the 2023 general elections but are not making themselves known publicly. “There are people who are willing to support the NNPP, but for now, they want to keep quiet.,” he said. “They talk to … [Read more…]
Veteran Nollywood actor Kenneth Okonkwo has officially joined the Labour Party, after dumping the All Progressives congress (APC) over the presidential Muslim-Muslim ticket. Mr Okonkwo announced his defection via his Instagram page on Wednesday. He shared pictures of himself entering the party’s office in Abuja “It was an honour and a privilege to be welcomed … [Read more…]
MTN Nigeria Communications Limited is set to roll out its 5G network today. The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, Mr Karl Toriola, had said MTN was ready for rollout, having the required 5G equipment on the ground. A source close to MTN Nigeria disclosed that MTN kept to its promise by commencing the rollout … [Read more…]
The National Coordinator of Bola Ahmed Tinubu support group, the Disciples of Jagaban (DOJ), Abdulhakeem Adegoke Alawuje has advised the former vice president and the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar to join forces with Tinubu on how to rescue Nigeria, saying that it is quite obvious to Atiku himself that … [Read more…]
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, for the first time on Wednesday, physically attended the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja, since he had a successful surgery on July 16, at the Duchess International Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos. He underwent the surgery after a fractured leg, an injury he sustained … [Read more…]
The House of Representatives has rolled out a proposal that would ensure stiff punishment for electoral infractions and promote fair and credible polls. In a proposed legislation tagged: “A Bill to Establish the National Electoral Offences Commission”, the law makers propose at least a 15-year jail term for anyone convicted of vote buying in any … [Read more…]
The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday, took a new dimension as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, met with Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and some PDP governors in London, on Monday night. The report was reliably informed that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, his … [Read more…]
India as the largest democracy in the world is willing to partner with Nigeria towards successful general elections in 2023. Indian Minister of State for External and Parliamentary Affairs, Vellamvelly Muraleedharan, said this Tuesday at State House, Abuja, when he was hosted by President Muhammadu Buhari. He was in Abuja to take part in the … [Read more…]