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In a historic turn of events, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and renowned economist Muhammad Yunus has been appointed as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government. His swearing-in ceremony took place on Thursday night at the presidential palace in Dhaka, following the sudden resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. At 84 years old, Yunus took the…
In a significant and strategic decision, Vice President Kamala Harris has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2024 presidential election. The move, announced Monday, is a defining moment for the Democratic campaign as Harris builds a formidable ticket to take on former President Donald Trump. Walz, a former high school…
In a significant political development, Comrade Philip Shaibu, the reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has officially rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Shaibu made the announcement at the inauguration of the APC Campaign Council in Benin City, marking a notable shift in the state’s political landscape. Joining Shaibu…
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has firmly denied allegations linking him to a planned nationwide protest against President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga recently claimed that Obi and his supporters were organizing the protests, which he suggested could destabilize the country and lead to unrest. In a detailed statement on…
In a dramatic turn of events during Tuesday’s plenary session, Cyril Hart, a representative from Rivers State’s Degema/Bonny Federal Constituency, left the House of Representatives, accusing Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu of bias against newly elected lawmakers. Hart, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), leveled his accusation shortly after a motion was raised by…
Under the direction of the South-West Governors’ Forum, the six governors of the South-West states of Nigeria met in Lagos on Monday, June 10, 2024, to discuss the region’s development. Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, Seyi Makinde of Oyo, Ademola Adeleke of Osun, and Biodun Oyebanji of…
In a move laden with political significance, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State swore in new caretaker chairmen for all 23 local government units amidst tight security at the Government House in Port Harcourt. This event unfolded against the backdrop of ongoing legal and legislative disputes within the state. The swearing-in ceremony, which took place…
Tensions rose in Degema Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State on Monday as youths took over the council headquarters following the expiration of the local government chairmen’s terms. The occupation coincides with the decision by the state’s local government chairmen, under the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), to extend their tenure by…
Abuja, June 9, 2024 — A significant number of Nigerians have expressed their support for a set of proposed bills by 35 members of the House of Representatives, which seek to introduce a single six-year term for the President and state governors. The bills also advocate for the rotation of the presidency among the country’s…
Senator Abdul Ningi, representing Bauchi Central, has returned to the Nigerian Senate after a three-month suspension due to accusations of budget padding involving N3.7 trillion. Ningi, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), resumed his legislative duties on Tuesday, arriving at the National Assembly grounds in Abuja in his black Toyota Landcruiser Jeep. Ningi’s…