ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire – Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, Mauritania’s former economy minister, is the new president of the African Development Bank (AfDB). He succeeds Nigeria’s Akinwumi Adesina. Tah won in three voting rounds. This contrasts with Adesina’s six-round election in 2015.…
ABUJA – As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration marked two years in office, former President Muhammadu Buhari offered congratulations to his successor. Buhari underscored the continuity of governance and called on Nigerians to support the current reforms. This Buhari Tinubu anniversary message…
ABUJA – The Federal Capital Territory Authority (FCTA) sealed the National Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday. The building is located in Abuja’s Zone 5. This action followed the party’s prolonged failure to settle outstanding ground rent…
ABUJA – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faces a severe internal PDP crisis. A conflict between groups loyal to Governor Seyi Makinde and former Governor Nyesom Wike now threatens a key party meeting. Wike announced Sunday he is withdrawing from reconciliation…
ABUJA – A significant Atiku Obi coalition meeting in Abuja descended into chaos Sunday as tempers flared over delegate representation. The event, held at the Abuja Continental Hotel and hosted by the National Political Consultative Group (North), saw prominent figures like former…
LAGOS – Activist Deji Adeyanju has strongly criticized supporters of Peter Obi, called “Obidients.” Adeyanju claims they attacked Omoyele Sowore’s Facebook page. He stated this was to silence Sowore’s views on the Labour Party’s former presidential candidate. The sharp words…
LAGOS – Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in 2023, has firmly stated his intention to contest the 2027 general election. He assured supporters he will run again under the Labour Party. This declaration for his Peter Obi 2027 bid was…
ABUJA – A political division exists within one of Nigeria’s prominent families. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai son backs Tinubu, supporting the President’s re-election. This move contrasts with his father, former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Mohammed…
ABUJA – The Attorney General’s office (AGF) rejected allegations from Paul Ibe. Ibe is a spokesperson for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Ibe claimed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman and the Solicitor General of the Federation met…
UYO – Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has confirmed his departure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He pointed to persistent leadership problems within the party. Governor Eno also highlighted a lack of clear ideological direction as a reason.…
