Politics

PLEASE, COME BACK TO PDP, BAUCHI GOVERNOR BEGS PETER OBI Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, has openly invited Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, to return to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Mohammed, who is the Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum, stated that the opposition must unite to rescue Nigeria from the current …

STOP ENDORSING TINUBU FOR SECOND TERM – PDP NWC WARNS MEMBERS The National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has issued a stern warning to members engaging in anti-party activities, particularly those publicly endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in 2027. In a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, on Friday, the …

ADC DIVIDED OVER ATIKU, OBI PRESIDENTIAL AMBITIONS With the 2027 general elections drawing closer, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s presidential ambition is reportedly shaping the internal structure of the African Democratic Congress while Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, is said to be struggling for influence. Insiders within the ADC, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to …

SENATE’S MOVE TO ELEVATE OONI, SULTAN DIVIDES NIGERIANS Ordinarily, the proposed bill to create the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria should be a welcome development, as it seeks to constitutionally recognize the roles and importance of traditional rulers for the overall peace and development of the country. However, the clause that empowers the Ooni of Ife and the …

UK CONSERVATIVE LEADER, KEMI BADENOCH, WANTS IMMIDIATE DEPORTATION FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS CAUGHT WORKING ILLEGALLY Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has declared that asylum seekers who work without permission in the United Kingdom should be deported immediately. “If you come here illegally, take advantage of our asylum system, and then break our laws by illegally working, your asylum claim must be rejected, …

NINE CELEBRITIES WHO PUBLICLY BACKED PETER OBI’S PRESIDENTIAL BID As Nigeria’s political landscape continues to evolve, one figure who has stood out as a symbol of change and youth-driven politics is Peter Obi, the former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate. His policy-driven campaign, focus on fiscal prudence, and appeal to frustrated young Nigerians earned him massive …

PETER OBI NEVER SPENT PARTY FUNDS DURING 2023 ELECTION – LABOUR PARTY EX- TREASURER A former National Treasurer of the Labour Party (LP), Oluchi Oparah, has dismissed claims that former Anambra State governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, tampered with party funds during his campaign. Speaking in an interview today, Oparah refuted the allegation made by LP chieftain, Abayomi …

JONATHAN NOW READY TO CONTEST, MEET WITH NORTHERN LEADERS – REPORT Reports have emerged, indicating former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan’s readiness to contest the 2027 presidential election. There has been speculation about Jonathan’s possible comeback following moves by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. A close ally of the Bayelsa-born politician confirmed to Vanguard on Wednesday that Jonathan, a member of …

IGBO WOMEN SLAM UMAHI FOR SAYING TINUBU IS FAIR TO SOUTH-EAST Igbo women have slammed the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, for claiming that President Tinubu has been very fair to the South East. This is as they sharply disagreed with Nollywood superstar, Kenneth Okonkwo, over his recent assertion that it is only a Northern candidate that can uproot …

PETER OBI’S ONE-TERM PRESIDENCY STIRS CONTROVERSY AMONG NORTHERN STAKEHOLDERS The one-term presidency pledge by the former Labour Party’s presidential candidate and key member of the opposition coalition, Peter Obi has stirred controversy among Northern stakeholders. Obi has continued to affirm a one-term presidency of four years if elected president in 2027. Over the weekend, Obi said his push for a …