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Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has expressed his disappointment with the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Bola Tinubu as the victor of the February 25th Presidential election. Obi claimed at a press conference in Abuja that the verdict had harmed Nigeria’s democracy. Obi, who admitted to benefiting from past…
In a recent interview by TVC News, Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe, the National Coordinator of the South-South Elders Forum and former spokesman for the Pan Niger Delta Forum, discussed the Rivers State political situation and provided insights into Nigerian politics. Sara-Igbe spoke on the current events in Rivers State, godfatherism in politics, the role of traditional…
In a dramatic turn of events, a private aircraft carrying Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, crash-landed in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. The incident unfolded on a Friday evening and involved an aircraft registered as 5N-AMM. Remarkably, all seven passengers, including the minister and three cabin crew members, were successfully rescued from the…
In a bid to boost the adoption of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles and reduce transportation costs, the Nigerian government has officially commissioned a pilot conversion center for vehicles in the Federal Capital Territory. This initiative is intended to mitigate the impact of petrol subsidy removal and promote more environmentally friendly energy sources. Said Alkali,…
Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, recently sent a severe message to the heads of his ministry’s aviation organizations. During a meeting, he emphasized the need of their support and cooperation, citing a performance bond inked with President Bola Tinubu’s administration. “I’d rather have you fired than lose my job,” Keyamo said. He…
Prominent leaders from many ethnic groups in the Niger Delta region recently made a solidarity visit to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike. During the visit, they thanked President Bola Tinubu for selecting Wike to his cabinet and congratulated him on his ministerial appointment. A 60-member delegation led by Prof A.W. Obianime,…
The Lagos State Court of Appeal has reached a major decision, nullifying Denis Agbo’s election as a member of the Labour Party (LP) in the recent general elections. Denis Agbo represented Enugu State’s Udenu/Igboeze North federal constituency. The court has ordered a new election to be held within 90 days of its verdict. This legal…
In a remarkable joint operation, the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS), effectively thwarted an impending terrorist attack on Kano. On Friday, November 3, 2023, an early morning raid was painstakingly carried out in Kano State’s Gezawa Local Government Area. The mission’s principal goal was to locate and detain suspected…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have planned a nationwide strike in response to their President, Joe Ajaero, being beaten and kidnapped. The strike is planned on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, in response to what they see as a serious attack on their leader. The unions have submitted…
Senator Ali Ndume, Senate Chief Whip, confirmed to Arise Television that the contentious contract concerning the presidential boat, which was included in the supplementary budget, has already been signed and delivered. He clarified that, while the agreement has been confirmed, it has not to be paid for, resulting in the N5 billion figure being included…