Okowa: Atiku Was Set to Dump PDP Before Our Move to APC
Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has revealed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar was preparing to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), highlighting growing disillusionment within the opposition and a possible major political realignment. Speaking in a live interview on Arise News on Tuesday, Okowa said he had discussed the planned coalition with Atiku […]
PDP Targets Oborevwori, Okowa in Legal Battle to Reclaim Delta State Mandate
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has resolved to take legal action against Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other prominent members who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), in a bid to reclaim what the party described as its stolen mandate. The decision followed a six-hour closed-door […]
New York Reaches $254 Billion Budget Deal with School Cellphone Ban, Tax Relief, and Free Student Meals
Governor Kathy Hochul and New York state lawmakers have reached an agreement on a sweeping $254 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, featuring a proposed statewide ban on cellphone use in public schools and a slate of middle-class tax relief measures. Hochul announced the tentative budget deal Monday night in Albany, highlighting key provisions […]
Carney’s Liberals Win Canadian Election Without Majority, Vow Tougher Stance Against Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has secured another term in office after a tightly contested federal election, though it fell short of winning a majority, forcing the government to rely on smaller parties to pass legislation. With ballots still being counted, the Liberals were elected or leading in 164 of the 338 seats […]
Xi Jinping to Visit Shanghai Amid U.S. Trade Tensions, Highlighting China’s Economic Resilience
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit Shanghai this week, according to two sources familiar with the plans, in a move aimed at showcasing China’s leading international financial hub amid rising economic pressure from the ongoing trade war with the United States. The visit to Shanghai—home to Tesla’s largest global manufacturing plant—comes as senior […]
Massive Blackout Cripples Spain and Portugal as Grid Failure Triggers National Emergency
Power began gradually returning late Monday to parts of Spain and Portugal after an unprecedented blackout crippled the Iberian Peninsula, disrupting air travel, halting public transportation, and suspending routine hospital services across both nations. Spain’s Interior Ministry declared a national emergency and deployed 30,000 police officers nationwide, while emergency cabinet meetings were held in both […]
Kebbi Governor Denies Defection Rumours, Reaffirms Loyalty to APC
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has firmly denied claims that he and four other governors are plotting to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) for a new coalition allegedly spearheaded by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ahmed Idris, the governor described the reports as “false, […]
El-Rufai: My Loyalty Is to Nigeria, Not Political Elites
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has formally joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP), declaring that his political choices are driven by loyalty to Nigeria rather than to individuals or political parties. Speaking during a visit to Kano where he met Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and SDP leaders, El-Rufai explained that the country’s current […]
Former APC Vice-Chair: Tinubu’s Government Lacks Clear Economic Plan
Salihu Lukman, former National Vice-Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of lacking a feasible economic plan for Nigeria. Speaking on Channels Television’s Inside Sources, hosted by Laolu Akande, Lukman expressed his dissatisfaction with Tinubu’s leadership style, describing Nigeria’s political environment as a “rollercoaster.” He specifically faulted the […]
Okowa: Joining APC Is Best for Delta State, Not For Personal Gain
Former Delta State Governor and 2023 PDP vice-presidential candidate, Ifeanyi Okowa, says his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was a strategic decision made for the good of Delta State, not for personal gain. Speaking in Asaba on Monday at a rally organized by the APC to welcome him and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori into […]
