Category: Politics
Ijebu East PDP Inaugurates Hon. Juwon Lawal as Chairman, Unveils Candidates for Upcoming Elections
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ijebu East Local Government has inaugurated Hon. Juwon Lawal as the new party chairman in a ceremony held on August 17th, 2024. This pivotal event also served as the official flag-off for the campaign season ahead of the upcoming local government and ward elections. Following the party’s internal elections,…
Wike Strengthens Control Over Rivers as PDP Postpones NEC Meeting
The internal power struggle within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has shifted in favor of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, as his loyalists in the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) have secured approval for congresses held in Rivers State. This development further solidifies Wike’s influence within the party, particularly in his…
Lagos State Government Sued Over Alleged $100 Million Payment by Aliko Dangote for Ibeju-Lekki Land
The Lagos State Government has been taken to the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, following a lawsuit seeking transparency regarding a recent claim by Alhaji Aliko Dangote that he made a payment of $100 million to the government for land. The lawsuit demands that the state disclose details surrounding the alleged transaction, including how…
Chief Ajuri Ngelale Takes Indefinite Leave to Address Family Medical Issues
Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, has announced that he will be taking an indefinite leave of absence to focus on pressing personal medical matters affecting his family. In a statement released today, Ngelale explained his decision to step away from his duties following consultations with his family…
“We Must Take Hard Decisions to Pave the Way for a Better Future” – President Tinubu Hails ‘Very Successful’ China Visit
Beijing, China — President Bola Tinubu has described his official visit to China as “very good and successful,” emphasizing the strong strides made in strengthening cooperation in infrastructure, trade, finance, energy, green economy, and mining. Speaking to members of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDO) and the Nigerian community in China on Friday at the…
KESHIRO ONILOGBO CHAIRMANSHIP BID GAINS STRONG MOMENTUM AFTER MEETING WITH THE LGA PARTY EXECUTIVES AND STAKEHOLDERS AGAIN
-Tuesday 3rd September, 2024. Alhaji Hon Suraj OmoLogere, the Ijebu-Ode LGA APC Party Chairman, said Ijebu Ode and indeed our party APC have a lot to gain if Keshiro emerges as the Chairmanship Candidate of our party as a Core party man, grassroots politician and a strong believer in our Leader, Boss and Governor Dapo…
Nigeria Seeks Japan’s Cooperation in Tackling Security Challenges in Africa
Tokyo, Japan, August 25, 2024 — Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has called for enhanced cooperation between Japan and Africa to address the continent’s escalating security challenges. Speaking at the Ministerial Meeting of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), which took place from August 24th to 25th, 2024, in…
SGF Chairman, Prince Abiodun, Mourns Ohaneze Ndigbo President General
Ogun State, Nigeria – The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Chief Emmanuel Nwuanyanwu, President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo. Describing the news as shocking, Prince Abiodun highlighted the profound loss Chief Nwuanyanwu’s death represents to the nation. In…
House of Representatives Calls for Suspension of NMDPRA Chief Executive Amid Investigation
Abuja, Nigeria – In a decisive move, the House of Representatives has called for the suspension of the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Authority (NMDPRA) pending a thorough investigation into allegations against the Authority. The decision came after Honorable Esosa Iyawe raised a motion of urgent public importance regarding the need…
PRESS RELEASE: Stop Telling Lies, African Democratic Congress ADC Ogun State tells Ladi Adebutu
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Ogun State strongly refutes Hon. Ladi Adebutu’s claim that members of our esteemed party have decamped to his camp or his party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). As the official spokesperson of the ADC Ogun State, I, Hon. Olumide Onabajo, want to clarify that no member of our party has…