Category: POLITICS
UK Economy Enters Recession
Official data released on Thursday indicates that the United Kingdom (UK) economy has slipped into recession, marked by two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth in the latter half of the previous year. According to Reuters, the UK’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracted by 0.3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2023, following a 0.1…
Opara: Labour Party Chairman, Abure Denies N3.5bn Fraud Allegation
Labour Party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, has denied the accusations of misusing party funds leveled by the embattled National Treasurer. Abure refuted claims that the party had amassed over N3.5 billion in its accounts, dismissing them as untrue. Addressing the ongoing party crisis, Abure spoke on Arise Television’s Morning Show, countering allegations made by the…
BREAKING: Ondo PDP Chairman Dies
The Chairman of the Ondo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Fatai Adams is dead. He passed away in the early hours of Wednesday. Mr. Kennedy Peretei, the Ondo PDP Publicity Secretary, confirmed this unfortunate event on Wednesday morning. READ ALSO: Tinubu is Embarrassment to Yoruba Tribe, His ‘Lagos boys’ Hungry for…
BREAKING: Kingsley Ulinfun Suspends Governorship Campaign
Frontline governorship aspirant of the Labour Party in Edo State and top business executive, Mr. Kingsley Ulinfun, has suspended his governorship campaign due to internal party calculations. In a press release made available to the media on Sunday, the Labour Party hopeful stated, “However, internal calculations within the Labor Party have led to the advocacy…
Bola Ahmed Tinubu Has Made Nigeria, Africa Laughing Stock—Aisha Yesufu
Social critic and human rights activist Aisha Yesufu said on Tuesday that Bola Tinubu has turned Nigeria and Africa into objects of ridicule. Her remarks were prompted by a tweet from Tinubu on Twitter (now referred to as X) in 2013. In the tweet, Tinubu suggested that leaders who commemorate the late South African leader,…
Tinubu is Embarrassment to Yoruba Tribe, His ‘Lagos boys’ Hungry for Money, Brainless – Lagos Chief
On Wednesday, Abisoye Oshodi, also known as Balogun Eko, a prominent chief in Lagos, criticized Bola Tinubu regarding the nation’s economic state and security issues. Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023. Oshodi labeled the current state of affairs as disgraceful to Tinubu’s ethnic group. Known for his outspoken political views on Instagram, Oshodi remarked…
Surulere: Voting Commences in Gbajabiamila’s Constituency
Voting has begun in the by-election being held in Surulere 1 Federal Constituency located in Surulere, Lagos State. This by-election aims to fill the vacant seat left by Femi Gbajabiamiala, who resigned from the House of Representatives to assume the role of the President’s Chief of Staff. The accreditation process commenced at the Surulere Local…
By-Elections, Re-runs Happening in 26 States Today
Today, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is overseeing by-elections and re-runs in 26 states across Nigeria. These electoral activities span 80 Local Government Areas, encompassing 575 registration areas and 8,934 polling units. The participating states are Ebonyi, Yobe, Kebbi, Lagos, Ondo, Taraba, Benue, Borno, Kaduna, Plateau, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Cross River, Delta, Enugu, Jigawa,…
BREAKING: Aiyedatiwa Appoints Ex-NASS Clerk Adelami as Deputy Gov
Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Governor of Ondo State, has appointed Mr. Olaide Adelami, a former Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly, to serve as the new deputy governor of the state. This decision was made shortly after the governor dismissed all commissioners and special advisers on Wednesday. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr….
Ondo State Gov Aiyedatiwa Dissolves Cabinet
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has announced the immediate dissolution of the State Executive Council. The decision, communicated through a statement from his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, requires members of the cabinet to promptly hand over their responsibilities to the permanent secretaries or the most senior administrative officers in their respective offices. “Also,…