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2027: MBAH, PDP AND NEW POLITICAL ALLIANCE Despite its misfortunes at the national level, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu is flourishing. But the torrent of defectors pouring into the party is as oddly familiar as it is disturbing for genuine party members. At a function of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the Michael Okpara square in Enugu …

POPE WHO KNOWS NIGERIA FOR INAUGURATION TODAY According to records made public by the Nigerian Catholic Network, the Pope, then Robert Prevost, visited the country nine times between 2001 and 2016. His trips were mostly related to Nigeria through his conferes of the Order of St. Augustine. It was learnt that the visits were “usually to be present at the …

FUBARA IS MY SON – WIKE, REVEALS THOSE HE’S FIGHTING Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, says the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara remains his political son. Wike made the assertion in an interview with BBC Pidgin published on Saturday afternoon. According to the minister, the battle was not against Fubara but those he claimed …

SUNDAY UMEHA, ENUGU LP HOUSE OF REPS MEMBER, DEFECTS TO APC An Enugu State lawmaker in the House of Representatives, Sunday Umeha, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress. Umeha, who represents Udi/Ezeagu Federal Constituency, announced his defection during a political rally of the APC at Ibagwa Aka Community in Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of Enugu State on …

I WILL STAY IN PDP AND WORK FOR TINUBU – WIKE The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said he won’t leave the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, while working for President Bola Tinubu. Wike said he’s not a man that gives to fear, hence would remain with the PDP while working for Tinubu as a minister. …

I’M VERY WELL – WIKE FIRES BACK AT CRITICS The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has denied rumours about his health, saying he is perfectly fine and full of energy. The former Rivers State Governor has also responded to critics questioning his public appearances with his son, insisting that there is nothing wrong with his actions. In …

STAMPEDE DURING CASH DISTRIBUTION LEAVES THREE DEAD, 21 INJURED IN BORNO Three persons were confirmed dead and 21 others injured following a stampede during a humanitarian cash distribution exercise organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and UNICEF in Bama, Borno State. According to eyewitnesses that Spoke to Zagazola Makama, the tragic incident occurred on May 15 …

Political commentators have increasingly linked the growing inefficiency and complacency within Nigeria’s legislative system to the lack of constitutional term limits for members of parliament.They argue that this legislative loophole has enabled some lawmakers to maintain their positions for decades, fostering a culture of entitlement and political stagnation.They argue that without a set cap on the number of terms a …

SHADOW GOVT: LEAVE UTOMI ALONE – LAOLU AKANDE TELLS DSS A former presidential spokesperson and political analyst, Mr. Laolu Akande, has dismissed fears surrounding Professor Pat Utomi’s proposed shadow government, describing it as a harmless expression of political thought rather than a threat to national security. Akande made the remarks on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, …

TINUBU RESPONDS TO LETTER FROM MALIAN LEADER President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a message to Malian leader General Assimi Goita, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to supporting Mali’s democratic transition and deepening economic ties between the two nations, declaring that West African countries are stronger when united. The President spoke on Thursday in Abuja while receiving the Letter of Credence from the …