LP’s Caretaker panel to head to Supreme Court over judgment recognising Abure as Nat’l Chairman

The Caretaker Committee of the Labour Party (LP) has said it will seek further clarification on the party’s leadership dispute at the Supreme Court. The Court of Appeal on Friday affirmed Julius Abure as LP’s National Chairman. In the judgment delivered by Justice Hamma Barka, the Appeal Court held that its November 2024 decision recognising Abure as … [Read more…]

Decoding Donald Trump’s new official portrait [See Inauguration Day Schedule for Trump’s 2025 Presidential Swearing-in Today] 

Serious. Ominous. A “message picture”. Those are some of the descriptions of Donald Trump’s newest official portrait, captured by his chief photographer, Daniel Torok. In the photo, the president-elect wears a stern expression, eyebrow cocked. “The official portrait of the president is the most printed, most seen image of the president, ever,” former White House photographer Eric … [Read more…]

Ondo Governor Dissolves State Executive Council

Governor Aiyedatiwa has dissolved the Ondo Executive Council, retaining the Attorney General and Finance Commissioner due to critical duties. The Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Lucky  Aiyedatiwa, on Wednesday, approved the dissolution of the State Executive Council, with immediate effect. However, the Governor exempted two members of the cabinet from the dissolution. They are the … [Read more…]

Ex Governor Ortom nominated BOT member by Benue PDP

The Benue State Working Committee (SWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has nominated Chief Samuel Ortom as a member of the party’s Board of Trustees (BOT). The nomination was contained in a statement by Mr. Tim Nyor, state publicity secretary in Makurdi, yesterday. PDP said the decision was necessitated by the expiration of the … [Read more…]

Why We Impeached Ex Speaker Obasa –Lawmaker

Abiodun Tobun, representing Epe Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, stated that lawmakers impeached Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker to preserve the House’s “sanctity” and “integrity.” Speaking to reporters, Tobun explained that the unanimous decision of the 40-member Assembly led to the election of Mojisola Lasbat Meranda as the new Speaker. “The Constitution empowers the … [Read more…]

Uncertainty in PDP over position of National Secretary as party’s secretariat resumes today 

…Anyanwu, Ude-Okoye lay claims to position of National Secretary Uncertainty in PDP over position of National Secretary as party’s secretariat resumes today As work resumes on Monday following the Christmas and New Year holidays, stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are scrambling to prevent a potential showdown at the national secretariat. This comes as … [Read more…]

Bauchi: Gov. Bala Mohammed Fires Five Commissioners

Governor Bala Mohammed has sacked five Commissioners from the Bauchi State Executive Council. He also sent the names of eight people to security agencies for clearance and subsequent confirmation by the State House of Assembly for appointment Commissioners. The Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Bauchi State Governor, Mukhtar Gidado, disclosed this in a … [Read more…]