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IGP should invite Alex Otti for organising illegal NEC meeting, says Labour Party NEC member

Awwal Owolabi 7 August 2025 0

Avotu Johnson, a member of the Labour Party’s national executive council (NEC), has faulted the appointment of Senator Nenadi Usman as interim chair of the party’s national working committee (NWC), insisting the process breached the party’s constitution and warrants police intervention.

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EFCC: Civil servants who stole money are behind Abuja’s abandoned estates

Awwal Owolabi 7 August 2025 0

Ola Olukoyede, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that many abandoned estates in Abuja are owned by people who have stolen public funds. Olukoyede made the statement on Wednesday in Abuja at a policy dialogue organised by Law Corridor with the theme, “Critical Issues Affecting Nigeria’s Real Estate Ecosystem.” He […]

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Sanusi: Nigeria rewards thieves with ministerial appointments

Awwal Owolabi 7 August 2025 0

Sanusi Lamido, emir of Kano, has criticised the appointment of individuals with questionable records as ministers, lamenting what he described as a collapse of moral values in Nigerian society. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today program on Wednesday, the former CBN governor revealed that the country has lost what is supposed to be the bedrock […]

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Chimamanda Adichie: My support for Peter Obi is rooted in my love for Nigeria

Awwal Owolabi 5 August 2025 0

Chimamanda Adichie, an award-winning Nigerian writer, has revealed that her support for Peter Obi is born out of her love for Nigeria and the desire to see the country excel in all ramifications. Adichie made the statement in an interview with Channels Television, where she acknowledged that Nigeria has leadership problems and Peter Obi is […]

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Adelabu: Nigerians will enjoy 24-hour power before end of Tinubu’s tenure

Awwal Owolabi 4 August 2025 0

Bayo Adelabu, the minister of power, has promised Nigerians a 24-hour electricity supply before the end of the Tinubu-led administration. Adelabu made this statement at the commissioning of the Kwaru 1X15 megavolt-amperes (MVA) 33/11 kilovolt (KV) injection substation in the Ikotun-Egbe suburb of Lagos State. At the event, the minister reiterated the president’s vision of

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Dino Melaye: My loyalty to Atiku won’t stop me from criticising him

Awwal Owolabi 2 August 2025 0

Dino Melaye, former senator and ex-governorship candidate in Kogi state, says his loyalty to Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, will not prevent him from speaking out when necessary. Speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television on Friday, Melaye dismissed claims that he follows Atiku blindly, describing such assertions as baseless. “I am not a […]

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‘I might need a third surgery’– Kemi Adetiba opens up on ongoing battle with fibroids

Awwal Owolabi 2 August 2025 0

Kemi Adetiba, award-winning filmmaker and director of To Kill a Monkey, says she may undergo a third surgery as her struggle with fibroids persists. In an Instagram comment responding to a post by actress Ini Dima-Okojie — who also spoke about her own battle with the condition — Adetiba shared that despite two surgeries, the […]

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2Baba marries Natasha Osawaru in private ceremony, six months after Annie separation

Awwal Owolabi 1 August 2025 0

Innocent Idibia, Nigerian music icon better known as 2Baba, has married Natasha Osawaru in a private traditional ceremony — six months after confirming his separation from actress Annie Idibia. Images and short video clips from the July 25 wedding surfaced online over the weekend, sparking mixed reactions across social media platforms. The African Queen singer […]

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Obi has no chance against Tinubu in 2027, says Biodun Olujimi

Awwal Owolabi 1 August 2025 0

Biodun Olujimi, former deputy governor of Ekiti state, says Peter Obi does not stand a chance against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Olujimi, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), dismissed Obi’s political prospects, describing Tinubu as an unmatched political strategist. Speaking on

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Biodun Olujimi: PDP became torturous — Tinubu’s boldness inspired my defection to APC

Awwal Owolabi 30 July 2025 0

Biodun Olujimi, former deputy governor of Ekiti and ex-senate minority leader, says her defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was motivated by her belief in President Bola Tinubu’s ability to make and stand by tough decisions. Speaking on TVC’s Beyond the Headlines, Olujimi described her time in the […]

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‘APC offered me three ministerial slots’ — Ralph Nwosu opens up on pressure to stop ADC coalition

Awwal Owolabi 30 July 2025 0

Ralph Nwosu, former national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has revealed that he was offered three ministerial slots to frustrate the formation of the opposition coalition using the ADC platform. Speaking at the ADC National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja, where the party officially handed over leadership to a new executive […]

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Peter Obi will return to PDP, run for President in 2027, says Ali Modu Sheriff

Awwal Owolabi 29 July 2025 0

Ali Modu Sheriff, former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says Peter Obi will be the party’s presidential candidate in 2027. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, the former governor of Borno State said he is convinced that Obi and the PDP are “a perfect match”. Obi, who was PDP’s vice-presidential candidate […]

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Fear of intimidation keeping governors away from ADC, Says Bolaji Abdullahi

Awwal Owolabi 28 July 2025 0

Bolaji Abdullahi, interim national publicity secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says fear of intimidation is the reason no serving governor has openly joined the newly formed coalition party. Speaking during the third expanded meeting of the National Political Consultative Group (North) in Abuja, Abdullahi said governors are being pressured not to

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‘It’s unconstitutional’ — Falana condemns Lagos LCDAs over street renaming

Awwal Owolabi 28 July 2025 0

Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer, has condemned the recent renaming of streets and bus stops by some Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos, describing the action as unconstitutional. His comment follows the decision by Kolade David, the outgoing chairman of Bariga LCDA, who renamed several streets and bus stops in his jurisdiction to […]

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Umar Sani: Jonathan, not Obi, is north’s best bet for 2027

Awwal Owolabi 27 July 2025 0

Umar Sani, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has declared that if opposition parties zone their presidential ticket to the South ahead of the 2027 elections, former President Goodluck Jonathan should be the preferred candidate. Sani, who served as senior special assistant on media and publicity to former Vice-President Namadi Sambo, argued that […]

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Blackout Alert: Ikeja, Eko DisCos warn of 25-day power disruption over grid repairs

Awwal Owolabi 26 July 2025 0

Ikeja Electric and Eko Electricity Distribution Company have announced a 25-day power supply disruption due to scheduled maintenance on a major transmission line. In separate notices shared via their social media platforms, the DisCos said the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) will carry out maintenance on the Omotosho–Ikeja West 330kV transmission line from July 28

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ADC slams APC for holding NEC meeting at state house, cautions new chairman Yilwatda

Awwal Owolabi 26 July 2025 0

Bolaji Abdullahi, interim national publicity secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has faulted the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for holding its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting at the State House in Abuja. The meeting, which led to the emergence of Nentawe Yilwatda, minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty reduction, as the new APC

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Fayose: PDP may come fourth in 2027 — party has lost its structure

Awwal Owolabi 26 July 2025 0

Ayo Fayose, former governor of Ekiti State, says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lost its soul and risks finishing fourth in the 2027 general elections. Fayose, a former member of the G5, made the claim during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he painted a grim picture of the party’s current state. […]

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2027: PDP zones presidential ticket to south, shifts convention to Ibadan

Awwal Owolabi 25 July 2025 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South — reversing its 2023 decision to allow an open contest that led to Atiku Abubakar’s emergence. The decision was reached during the party’s 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, following intense consultations and recommendations from the […]

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Alexander Isak wants Newcastle exit amid liverpool interest

Awwal Owolabi 24 July 2025 0

Alexander Isak has reportedly told Newcastle United he wants to leave the club this summer — and Liverpool are waiting in the wings. The Swedish striker, who joined the Magpies from Real Sociedad in 2022, has grown into one of the Premier League’s most prolific forwards, scoring 23 league goals last season. But reports from […]