Veteran Nollywood actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has urged the public to avoid the Julius Abure-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the Labour Party (LP). Okonkwo warned that following the Abure-led NWC would lead to being scammed of hard-earned money, describing the committee as a group of “ill-fated liars.” In a post on his X handle on Monday, Okonkwo dismissed a statement by the Labour Party’s NWC, which claimed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) did not reject its last convention. “My attention has been drawn to the updated lies of the rejected purported Abure-led NWC of Labour Party,…
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A former National Secretary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Mr. Godwin Udu, has accused the factional national chairman of the party, Mr. Edozie Njoku, of working against the progress of the party. Edozie recently announced that he had assumed office, declaring that he had the backing of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and a Supreme Court order. However, another faction has filed a lawsuit in the Abuja High Court challenging INEC’s alleged failure to provide evidence that Njoku ever held a national office in the party. Reacting to the development in a statement on Sunday, Udu claimed…
In a significant political move, President Joe Biden has endorsed Kamala Harris as his preferred presidential nominee for the Democratic Party. The announcement came on Sunday via Biden’s official X page, shortly after he revealed his decision to withdraw from the upcoming November presidential election. Biden stated that stepping down was in the best interest of his party and the country, allowing him to focus solely on his presidential duties for the remainder of his term. “My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the…
In a surprising development, President Joe Biden has announced his withdrawal from the upcoming United States presidential election scheduled for November. Details to follow…
Ahead of the impending nationwide protest planned by some Nigerians over the worsening hardship in the country, the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has warned the Federal Government against moves to clamp down on individuals perceived to be enemies of the President Bola Tinubu administration. The planned nationwide protest, mobilized with the hashtags #TinubuMustGo and #Revolution2024, is scheduled to hold on August 1. CNPP, an umbrella body of Nigerian political parties and political associations, urged the government to focus on addressing the genuine concerns of suffering Nigerians due to the increasing cost of living and loss of jobs and…
The People Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that it will conduct its local government congress in Jigawa State on July 27, 2024. Jigawa State PDP Chairman, Ali Diginsa, disclosed this in a statement issued to the media on Sunday. He affirmed that the party is intact and fully prepared for the upcoming local government congress. “After renewing the membership registration across the 287 political wards, the party held stakeholder meetings at all levels to prepare for the Congress,” Diginsa stated. He emphasized the unity and strength of the party in Jigawa State, noting, “We are strong and united under a…
The Ebonyi Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) announced on Sunday that the All Progressives Congress (APC) won all available positions in Saturday’s local council elections in the state. Mr. Jossey Eze, Chairman of the Commission, revealed in Abakaliki that the APC secured all 13 local government chairmanship seats and all 171 ward councillorship positions. Eze noted that three political parties participated in the polls: APC, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), and the Labour Party (LP). He confirmed that the commission ratified and adopted the chairmanship results as announced by the respective councils’ Returning Officers, as well as the councillorship results…
Primate Elijah Ayodele, Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has criticized the policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, stating they are unfriendly and exacerbating economic hardship. In a statement signed by his Media Aide, Oluwatosin Osho, Ayodele asserted that the current government could have been the best if they had listened to advice. He noted that the policies formulated so far have not been beneficial to the country and its citizens. “Tinubu’s government would have been the best if they listened to advice. The government is formulating policies that have bad intentions because they are not friendly. Sending…
On Saturday evening, the Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) received 66 trafficked Nigerians repatriated from Ghana. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the 66 trafficked Nigerians arrived at the Seme-Krake Joint Border Post office of immigration at about 4:00 p.m. The group comprises 59 women, including children, and seven young men. Speaking to journalists, Comptroller Abdullahi Adamu, the Area Controller of the Seme command of NIS, highlighted the collaborative efforts with the High Commissioner in Ghana that facilitated the rescue. “The rescue mission was a collaborative effort involving our team here, our attaché in…
The Concerned Patriotic Citizens Forum (CPCF) has sharply criticized the Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for attributing the state’s insecurity issues to Governor Dauda Lawal of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to CPCF, the insecurity was exacerbated by the previous APC administration, making it unjust to blame the current governor while mocking the victims. In a statement provided to the media on Sunday, Comrade Moses Toro, President of CPCF, condemned the Zamfara State APC for accusing Governor Lawal of neglecting the state’s insecurity and “celebrating” at a PDP Governors’ Forum meeting in Enugu. Toro argued…
The Ebonyi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has voiced its disappointment over the party’s absence in the local government elections held on Saturday. The party attributes this setback to its ongoing leadership crisis. The elections took place across the 171 wards of the 13 councils in the state. Mr. Steve Oruruo, Chairman of the PDP Caretaker Committee in Ebonyi State, expressed the party’s dissatisfaction with the situation and emphasized their efforts to revitalize the party. He urged members to strive for unity. “Actually, we are not happy about not fielding a candidate. Of course, you must build…
A group of stakeholders from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State has raised alarm over the state chapter’s declining unity and leadership issues, warning that the party is on the brink of disintegration. At a general meeting held by the Tinubu/Shettima Foundation in Yola on Saturday, attendees from the 21 local government areas of Adamawa State voiced concerns about the prevailing disunity within the party and the lack of respect for dedicated members by the leadership. According to reliable media outlets, the disunity within the party was cited as a significant factor in the APC’s loss of the…
Veteran Nollywood actress turned politician, Hilda Dokubo, has denied reports claiming she was suspended from the Labour Party (LP) in Rivers State. Dokubo, who serves as the LP’s chairperson in the state, was reportedly suspended on Thursday by the party’s ward executive committee over allegations of financial misconduct. In a viral video on Instagram, Dokubo refuted the suspension claims, asserting that those involved in the publication were not members of the Labour Party. “I was never suspended. Everybody in that publication is a non-Labour Party member because the LP has a register and knows all members, especially in Asaritorí community,”…
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has accused Biafra activist Simon Ekpa of being a “murderer, scammer, and common criminal feeding fat on the emotions and sufferings of the Igbo.” He urged the people of the South East to disregard Ekpa’s threats and sit-at-home orders. Mbah expressed displeasure over Ekpa’s continued sheltering by the Government of Finland, despite the violence and destruction caused by his followers. The governor made these remarks during a weekend meeting with members of the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence, who were on an oversight visit to the state and inspected…
The reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has formally rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Shaibu, accompanied by prominent members of the Dan Orbih-led Legacy Group of the PDP, made his return to the APC official on Saturday. In a symbolic gesture, Shaibu walked directly to where former Governor of the state, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, was seated and knelt before him, drawing applause from party supporters. Speaking at the event, Shaibu declared, “On behalf of the Legacy Group, I announce our movement to the APC. We have come to add value to…
Ahead of the September 21, 2024 governorship election in Edo State, the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated a 362-man National Campaign Council. The inauguration ceremony, held in Benin City, was led by APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje. The former Kano State governor announced that the council is divided into various sub-committees including Finance, Mobilization, Youths, Women, and Strategy. Governor Bassey Ottu of Cross River State will chair the campaign council, with Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyetadiwa serving as vice chairman. Ganduje charged the council members to ensure the party reclaims Edo State from the Peoples…
On Saturday, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State confidently declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, would win the upcoming September governorship election and succeed him. Obaseki expressed his belief that Ighodalo would excel as governor due to his intellect, integrity, and discipline. The governor made these remarks during a meeting with PDP leaders from each ward across the 18 local government areas of the state, held in Benin City. The meeting focused on strategizing for the September 21 governorship election. Obaseki stated, “The primary that produced Asue Ighodalo is being celebrated nationwide as the best ever…
Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju on Saturday praised former Senate Chief Whip Ali Ndume for his outspoken criticism of the Nigerian government. Adeyanju noted that Ndume has courageously fought for Nigerians amidst growing hardship. Ndume recently accused President Bola Tinubu of being inaccessible to ministers and lawmakers attempting to address the nation’s hardships. He also criticized Tinubu’s administration as being run by kleptocrats focused on looting the treasury. Following these criticisms, the Senate removed Ndume from his position as Chief Whip, despite his status as a ranking senator. Reacting to these events, Adeyanju commended Ndume for his bravery in highlighting the…
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, of causing confusion and chaos in the state to gain Federal Government support, citing his inability to win the election. During a press briefing in Benin City on Friday, state chairman Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi made these allegations. He claimed that the violence at Benin Airport on Thursday, which resulted in the death of a police orderly for the APC gubernatorial candidate, was orchestrated by reinstated deputy governor Philip Shaibu and APC thugs under the guise of enforcing a…
The National Working Committee of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for alleged partisanship and illegal involvement in the party’s leadership crisis. APGA’s National Chairman, Sylvester Ezeokenwa, announced on Friday that the party has approached an Abuja High Court seeking redress. In its case against INEC, APGA has asked the court to compel the election management body to provide evidence proving that Chief Edozie Njoku was once a national officer of the party. Ezeokenwa stated, “We are, therefore, at a loss regarding the recent false representation by INEC that…