Politics

The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has emerged the sole candidate for a second term in office following the end of the nominations for the position, a clear signal for her to have a smooth sail for another four-year term. Chair of the WTO General Council, Ambassador Petter Ølberg of … [Read more…]

The newly elected Mayors and Deputy Mayors of the 17 LGAs in the State have been sworn-in with a charge for them to address the various developmental challenges confronting their LGAs. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held at the Banquet of the Government House, Umuahia, Governor Alex Otti said that though the Mayors emerged from … [Read more…]

President Bola Tinubu has sworn in seven ministers as new members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) following their confirmation by the Senate. The ceremony took place on Monday at the council chamber of Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. Speaking shortly after the the swearing in ceremony, President Tinubu said “Economic recovery is on the … [Read more…]

The Zenith Labour Party emerged victorious in 15 out of the 17 Local Government Areas in Abia State during the local government elections held on November 2, while the Young Peoples Party claimed victory in the remaining two LGAs. The results were announced by the Chairman of the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission, Prof. George … [Read more…]

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed seven ministerial nominees appointed recently by President Bola Tinubu. The president last week sacked five ministers and nominated seven new ones to fill the positions in the Federal Executive Council (FEC). Those confirmed at Wednesday’s session are the Bianca Odimegwu-Ojukwu (Foreign Affairs), Nentawe Yilwatda, (Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation), Muhammadu … [Read more…]

The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) has declared candidates of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) as winners of Saturday’s elections in all 44 local government areas and 484 wards. Sani Malumfashi, KANSIEC chairman, disclosed this on Saturday in Kano while briefing journalists on the outcome of the elections. Mr Malumfashi said, “Based on … [Read more…]

….Unveils SHEEEMS Pillars With the unveiling of INEC timetable and gradual gathering of steam for the race to occupy the Awka government house of Anambra State, an Nnewi born businessman, economist and techprenuer, Mr. John Nwosu has declared his interest to run for Governor of Anambra State. Revealing this in a press release sighted titled … [Read more…]

Months after growing calls for President Bola Tinubu to rejig his cabinet, the former Lagos State governor on Wednesday sacked five of his ministers. He also re-assigned 10 ministers to new ministerial portfolios and appointed seven new ministers for Senate confirmation. Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, appointed 48 ministers in August 2023, three … [Read more…]

On Tuesday, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum under the leadership of H.E. Governor Bala A. Mohammed, CON, held an enlarged meeting at the Bauchi State Governors’ Lodge, Abuja to discuss various issues facing the party. At the end of the meeting which had in attendance, the various organs of the PDP, the party … [Read more…]

PRESS RELEASE  In continuation of his interactions with Nigerians in the Diaspora and in keeping with his avowed determination to lead the search for a new Nigeria, the National leader of the Labour Party, who was the party’s Presidential flag bearer in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, begins a three day, three Cities tour … [Read more…]

The Forum of National Youth Leaders of Political Parties in Nigeria has issued a strong disclaimer against the national leadership of the Labour Party (LP), disowning Mr Julius Abure and Mr Kennedy Ahanotu from their respective roles as national chairman and national youth leader of the party. In a press statement signed by Comrade Eragbe … [Read more…]