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PETER OBI’S RUMOURED MOVE TO PDP UNSETTLES ADC Indications emerged recently that former Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, may be considering a return to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. There are fears that Obi’s defection to the PDP could destabilize the emerging opposition coalition, which is gaining momentum under the African Democratic Congress, ADC’s platform. Some watchers …

BENUE GOVERNOR DISSOLVES EXCO, APPOINTS NEW CHIEF OF STAFF The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has dissolved the State Executive Council. The governor also appoints former two term Attorney General of the state and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Moses Atagher as new Chief of Staff. Barr. Atagher, a seasoned administrator is also former acting Managing Director, Federal …

REMI TINUBU WHO ONCE BORROWED MONEY FROM SHETTIMA’S WIFE NOW DONATING BILLIONS — WHAT’S SOURCE OF SUDDEN WEALTH? Nigerians are raising eyebrows after Remi Tinubu, who once reportedly borrowed money from the wife of Vice President Kashim Shettima, is now donating billions of naira to Nigerians under the guise of philanthropy. Remi Tinubu on Tuesday announced a ₦1 billion donation …

NIGERIANS HUNGRY UNDER TINUBU’S GOVT – FAYEMI BLOWS HOT Former Governor of the Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has criticized the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government. Fayemi said Nigerians are hungry under Tinubu’s administration, adding that Nigerians may not vote for him in 2027. In a video, Fayemi was seen saying that Nigerians are angry with the Tinubu-led Federal Government and …

ONE YEAR AFTER, PETER OBI’S WARNING COMES TRUE AS US, RUSSIA DITCH NIGERIAN PORTS FOR TOGO Over a year after presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023 election, Peter Obi raised concerns about Nigeria’s chaotic port charges and inconsistent trade policies, his warning appears to be materialising, as major global powers are now bypassing Nigerian ports in favour of …

PETER OBI NOT A CARD-CARRYING MEMBER OF OUR PARTY – ADC The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has confirmed that the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election is not a card-carrying member of their party. ADC spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, revealed this while speaking on Channels Television on Wednesday night. Abdullahi, however, insisted that Obi was part of their coalition …

BENUE IDPs HIT THE STREETS OVER HUNGER AFTER REMI TINUBU’S N1BN DONATION Hundreds of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from various camps, including Yelwata in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, on Wednesday blocked some access roads linking the Makurdi-Lafia Highway to protest hunger, lack of medical care, and alleged mistreatment in their camps. Our correspondent reports that the protest …

WE’RE NOT SELLING PORT HARCOURT REFINERY – NNPCL ‎‎The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has officially ruled out the sale of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, reaffirming its commitment to completing high-grade rehabilitation and retention of the plant. ‎Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Bayo Ojulari, made the announcement during a company-wide town hall meeting at the NNPC Towers …

IT’S WASTEFUL SPENDING – US EMBASSY CARPETS TINUBU GOVT OVER ASO ROCK RENOVATION The United States Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over what it termed wasteful spending on the renovation of the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, amidst biting economic hardship confronting millions of Nigerians. In a post made on its verified X handle (formerly Twitter) …

TINUBU WILL REPLACE OUT-GOING INEC CHAIRMAN, YAKUBU, WITH YORUBA – ODINKALU As the tenure of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, draws to a close, tension has heightened over Nigeria’s ability to make the right choice in appointing his successor. Yakubu, who was first appointed in 2015 by former President Muhammadu Buhari and reappointed in …