***Invites Nigerians To Join The Movement The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has boldly declared itself as the genuine alternative for Nigeria’s path to progress, positioning itself as the key to reversing the nation’s socio-economic decline as it prepares for the 2027 general elections. In a statement following its National Working Committee (NWC) meeting on April 8, 2025, the SDP outlined its vision for a national rebirth, driven by principles of good governance, social justice, and inclusive development. The meeting, chaired by National Chairman Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, reaffirmed the party’s resolve to lead Nigeria toward a brighter future. “The SDP…
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The Labour Party has firmly rejected claims by Mr. Abure and his faction regarding the conduct of an illegal governorship primary in Anambra State, stressing that such assertions are entirely baseless and untrue. The party, under the leadership of the National Working Committee (NWC) recognized by the Supreme Court, pointed to a landmark ruling delivered on April 4, 2025, that invalidated the leadership of Mr. Abure. The Supreme Court ruling explicitly vacated the previous orders from the Federal High Court and Court of Appeal that had recognized Abure as the legitimate National Chairman of the party. This ruling, the party…
In another twist on Wednesday, Alhaji Bashiru Lamidi Apapa declared himself the Labour Party’s acting national chairman, following a Supreme Court ruling that effectively nullified Julius Abure’s chairmanship. At a press briefing on Wednesday, Apapa cited the April 4, 2025, Supreme Court judgement which struck down Abure’s claim to the party’s top job, saying it marked the end of an era and the beginning of what he described as a return to constitutional order in the opposition party. “With the Supreme Court’s dismissal of the cross appeal filed by Julius Abure, all actions he’s taken since April 4, 2023, are…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what she described as a “bold and transformative push” toward infrastructural excellence in the capital, during the grand unveiling of the Guzape Mall. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony in the upscale Guzape District, a major commercial milestone in Abuja’s rapidly urbanizing landscape, Mahmoud said the new mall is not just a retail center, but a reflection of a broader vision to reshape Abuja into a globally competitive city. Special adviser on media to the minister, Austine Elemue quoted her to have explained,…
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has launched the state’s first-ever Annual Media Performance Report, signaling a new era of open governance and strategic communication. Represented by Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Folashade Ayoade, Governor Ododo used the occasion to spotlight the media’s vital role in shaping public perception and deepening democracy. Held in Lokoja, the event wasn’t just a government function—it was a statement of intent the signaled a powerful nod to transparency and public accountability, “This report is more than numbers or headlines,” Ododo declared. “It reflects our belief that government should be heard—but also held accountable.…
Eleven governors elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have approached the Supreme Court to challenge the unprecedented declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. The governors, representing key states such as Adamawa, Enugu, Osun, Oyo, and others, are questioning the constitutionality of the president’s actions, which they argue violate the core principles of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution. The controversy erupted on March 18, 2025, when President Tinubu announced a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and the entire state house of assembly. In…
***Party Factions Clash Over Supreme Court Verdict The lingering leadership dispute within the Labour Party (LP) took a new turn on Wednesday as key figures including 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi and Abia State Governor Alex Otti threw their weight behind the Senator Nenadi Usman-led National Caretaker Committee. The endorsement came during a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting and Stakeholders’ Townhall held in Abuja, where party leaders emphasized unity, the rule of law, and the need to move forward following a recent Supreme Court judgment that both factions are now interpreting differently. Governor Otti, while addressing the gathering, cited the…
Senator Sunday Karimi has delivered a stinging rebuke to fellow lawmaker, Senator Ali Ndume, challenging him to direct his energy toward solving the insurgency plaguing his region instead of accusing President Bola Tinubu of ethnic favoritism in political appointments. In a strongly worded statement issued Tuesday in Abuja, Karimi said Ndume’s recent comments alleging a lopsidedness in appointments under the Tinubu administration amounted to playing to the gallery at a time when Nigeria faces existential threats from terrorism and insecurity. “For a leader representing one of the most insurgency-hit zones in the country, Senator Ndume should focus on rallying his…
Katsina State has become the heartbeat of a cultural revolution as the Federal Government officially launched the Renewed Hope Cultural Project, a nationwide initiative set to reawaken Nigeria’s heritage and empower communities through arts, culture, and tourism. At the forefront of this bold vision is the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, whose presence in Katsina signaled not just the start of a project—but the birth of a movement. “Culture is more than history; it’s our identity, our pride, and now—our opportunity,” the Minister declared at the symbolic Ƙofa Ukkur Gate, damaged…
***‘Your Tenure Ended in June 2023 — Step Aside with Dignity’ ***Caretaker Committee Says Verdict Ends an Era of Misinformation The internal leadership crisis tearing through the Labour Party has reached a critical boiling point as the National Caretaker Committee (NCC) issued a blistering rebuttal to Barrister Julius Abure’s claim to party leadership following the April 6 Supreme Court verdict. Senator Darlington Nwokocha, Secretary of the NCC, didn’t mince words. In what many are calling a defining moment in the party’s turbulent chapter, he declared: “The Supreme Court has spoken. Abure’s time is over. No amount of false rhetoric can…