The Labour Party (LP) led by Senator Nenadi Usman has debunked claims of any plan to expel its 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, describing the reports as a desperate smear campaign orchestrated by political impostors. In a statement issued by Ken Eluma Asogwa, Senior Special Adviser to the Acting National Chairman, the party dismissed the alleged National Executive Council (NEC) meeting as “laughable, illegal, and the handiwork of political jesters.” The controversy erupted following a television appearance by Abayomi Arabambi, a former factional publicity secretary, who hinted at plans to expel Obi from the party. But the LP leadership…
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After boldly declaring her intention to resume Senate duties this Tuesday, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has walked back her statement—placing her return on hold pending receipt of the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the court judgment that nullified her suspension. The Kogi Central senator, who described the July 4 judgment as a victory for democracy, said she was ready to reclaim her seat and resume legislative responsibilities immediately. But by Monday evening, her tone had changed. “As a matter of fact, we expect to have a CTC today, but that will determine our next step in action,” she told AIT. This…
By Muhammed Danjuma Ogwu | Lafia In a strategic push to strengthen basic education in Nasarawa State, Governor Abdullahi Sule has approved the recruitment of 6,200 teachers for both primary and secondary schools across the state. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Public Affairs, Peter Ahemba, made this known during a press briefing in Lafia on Tuesday, describing the move as a bold step to close the teacher gap and raise academic standards in public schools. According to Ahemba, 4,700 teachers will be deployed to primary schools under the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), while 1,500 teachers…
The Ohi of Okene, His Royal Highness Dr. Isah Mamman Okatahi, has dispelled speculations surrounding the recent visit of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to his palace, affirming that the visit had no political implication. In a statement personally signed and issued to the media, the traditional ruler stated that the visit was purely a cultural and ceremonial courtesy—consistent with the customs of the land—and should not be misinterpreted as a political alignment. “Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan paid a respectful visit to my palace on her way to a scheduled function at Abdul Aziz Attah Memorial College, Okene (AAAMCO), where she had been…
The landscape of public education in Kogi Central took a transformative leap on Monday as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan donated 700 computers to Abdul Azeez Attah Memorial College (AAAMCO), Okene—one of the oldest and most respected secondary schools in Northern Nigeria. The donation marks a bold step in the senator’s campaign to digitize public schools and equip young minds with the tools they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving global economy. Speaking at the ceremony, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan said the initiative reflects her commitment to ensuring that rural students are not left behind in the digital age. “We cannot prepare children…
As the clamour for accountability in Nigeria’s public service grows louder, the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) has reignited the debate over transparency in land allocation in the Federal Capital Territory. This time, the group’s petition to the ICPC is not just about an individual—it’s a challenge to a system many say is broken. At the centre of the storm is FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, who is accused of allocating land worth $3.6 billion to his sons, Joaquin and Jordan Wike, through a firm named JOAQ Farms and Estates Ltd. But for HEDA, this isn’t just about family favouritism—it’s…
In this exclusive interview with The Guardian, Senator Neda Imasuen, who recently defected from the Labour Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), opened up on the internal crises within his former party, the ideological limits of Nigerian politics, his expectations for constitutional reform, and the broader implications of the constant electioneering cycle on national development. He also addressed concerns about the fear of a one-party state and the future of representative democracy. Senator, Nigerians are curious about your defection. What exactly led to your exit from the Labour Party? Well, again, thank you so very much for that…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of orchestrating a covert campaign to undermine Nigeria’s emerging opposition coalition. In a strongly worded statement on Monday, the ADC said the Tinubu-led government was unsettled by the July 1 formation of the Coalition and the formal unveiling of the ADC on July 2, describing the reactions from the presidency as signs of political desperation. According to Mr. Bolaji Abdullahi, Interim National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, “Rather than respond to the growing discontent in the country with reforms, the administration has reverted to its old playbook—intimidation, coercion,…
By Ehichioya Ezomon In my Monday, June 30, 2025, copy entitled, “Questions over PDP’s June 30 NEC meeting,” two posers stood out from the public spat involving stakeholders of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) regarding the 100th meeting of its National Executive Committee (NEC) scheduled for June 30 at the party Wadata Plaza headquarters in Wuse Zone of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The first question was whether the meeting would hold, as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had spotted an obvious lacuna of non-compliance with the PDP constitution in the letter of notification, prompting the commission…
***Inspires Bold New Vision For The Southeast The skies above Enugu shimmered with promise on Monday morning as Governor Peter Mbah watched the maiden flight of Enugu Air lift off—marking not just a milestone in aviation, but the birth of a dream long nurtured. It was a moment soaked in pride and history. Dignitaries, investors, aviation experts, and thrilled citizens gathered at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport to witness what the governor called “a defining chapter in the story of Enugu.” “This is not just about an airline,” Mbah said, voice charged with emotion. “It’s about giving wings to the…