Whom, then, does this Tinubu economy serve? For the teacher in Ibadan, the trader in Onitsha, the commercial driver in Kano, and the young graduate in Lagos, Nigeria has become a daily
By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, on Wednesday arrived in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, ahead of the party’s presidential town hall meeting with stakeholders and supporters, to a rousing reception by party leaders and loyalists. Obi is expected to attend the presidential town hall meeting organised by the NDC at Metropolitan Hotel, Calabar, where he will interact with party members, stakeholders and residents on his plans for the country ahead of the 2027 general election.
At the centre of a State-wide agitation is the proposed transfer of the George Everest estate in Mussoorie, named after Sir George Everest, India’s first Surveyor-General, to private entities
By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The Labour Party (LP) in Abia State has dismissed suggestions that the growing political influence of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, could threaten Governor Alex Otti’s re-election chances in 2027, insisting that the governor enjoys sufficient grassroots support to secure another term. Speaking in Umuahia, Iroegbu acknowledged Obi’s political stature but maintained that his influence would not undermine the Labour Party’s position in Abia.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the governorship candidature of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nasarawa State, Gen. Nuhu Angbazo, and ordered fresh primaries in the 11 wards of Karu Local Government Area. In a statement titled, “There Is No Victor and No Vanquished: We’re One People, One Nasarawa, and One Nigeria,” the ADC governorship candidate said he received the judgment delivered by the Federal High Court, Court 5, FCT, Abuja, with calm reflection.
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has warned that executive dominance and the suppression of parliamentary scrutiny could create an “elective dictatorship”, urging the Speaker of Parliament to ensure fairness and protect the rights of the Minority. His comments followed Tuesday’s removal of the Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, from the Chamber by a Parliamentary Marshal after he refused to withdraw an allegation against Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
Justice N. Ramesh says: “It is unfortunate that journalism, in the hands of those who hold office in its associations, has come down to this level.”
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto The Sokoto State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has assured the party’s presidential candidate, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, of massive electoral support from the state in the 2027 presidential election. The candidate gave the assurance at the ADC presidential campaign flag-off in Sokoto, pledging that the party would mobilise its supporters and grassroots structures across the state to secure victory for Atiku at the polls.
…rules out personal benefit from proposed constitutional changes, backs transitional government By Soni Daniel & Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday proposed a minimum 50 per cent-plus-one vote threshold for presidential elections, saying Nigeria needs a political system that compels presidential candidates to secure broader national support before assuming office. Makinde, who unveiled the Reset Nigeria Manifesto in Abuja, also declared that he would not personally benefit from any constitutional and political arrangements that might emerge from his…
FG demands action, not talk from delegates. The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, made the call in Abuja at the opening of the conference’s physical phase, urging delegates to focus on solutions rather than discussions alone.
Two years in to her leadership, Badenoch continues to take the Tories ever-rightwards, into comfort-zone Conservatism What happens to a political leader who is too sure of themself? Andy Beckett is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...
Enaike A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Onyekachi Onyekwere, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the political disagreement between Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma and former governor Rochas Okorocha. Onyekwere also praised the relationship between Tinubu and Uzodimma, saying the Federal Government’s support had contributed to development efforts in Imo State.
The Houthis suffer losses but also inflict pain on government forces and Saudi Arabia.
World leaders voiced hopes for a reset with the United States on Wednesday after voters delivered a huge midterm election defeat to President Donald Trump and his Republican party. “I hope that the new Congress… will continue supporting Ukraine and also putting more pressure on Russia,” she said, adding that Europe and the United States “are much stronger together” in pushing Moscow to end its war.
A former member of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee, Martin Kpebu, has disputed claims by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa that the government could recover up to $21.19 billion from stolen state assets. Mr Kpebu said the figure cited by Mr Ablakwa was his personal assessment and did not represent an amount collectively established or agreed upon by members of the ORAL Committee, which Mr Ablakwa chaired.
Ghana’s population is increasing by an estimated 500,000 to 700,000 people annually, with the country’s total population currently standing at approximately 33.7 million, Government Statistician Dr Alhassan Iddrisu has disclosed. Read Also: Ghana’s population growth rate drops to 2.1%, population to double in 33 years – Gov’t Statistician He explained that although Ghana’s population continues to grow, the rate of growth has declined compared with previous years.
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — Two persons believed to be supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were allegedly shot by operatives of the Sokoto State Community Guards along the Sokoto–Wurno Road on Wednesday, amid heightened political tension ahead of the party’s presidential campaign rally in the state. A source said it took the intervention of the Civilian JTF in the convoy of Senator Ibrahim Lamido, coordinator of the Sokoto State ADC Presidential Campaign Council, before vehicles were allowed to move through the checkpoint.
President Isaac Herzog was holding a second day of consultations with political parties after the October 27 election, in which neither Netanyahu — a polarising right-winger who has led Israel through three years of war — nor Eisenkot secured enough votes for a majority. United Torah Judaism, which backed Netanyahu after the previous five elections, in its meeting with Herzog declined to recommend Netanyahu again as prime minister, although it also did not side with Eisenkot.
Votes are still being counted in some parts of the US, with the Republican Party having lost already control of the House and Senate.
Sekinat Osundiji Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has challenged Senator Adams Oshiomhole to present his academic certificates after the former Edo State governor described him as “shallow”. The former APC national chairman also questioned Amaechi’s relationship with former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, recalling that Amaechi had previously challenged Atiku’s emergence as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate.
Despite losing legislative control, the US president still has strong executive powers to push his agenda forward.
Gordon Brothers still in ‘active discussions’ with interested parties and seeking to ‘protect as many jobs as possible’ The US owner of Poundland has said the high street chain remains “challenged and vulnerable” after holding talks with ministers amid government criticism of its handling of the retailer. Gordon Brothers said in a statement on Thursday morning that it was still in “active discussions” with interested suitors and had been seeking to “protect as many jobs as possible”.