Sanwo-Olu Blasts Peter Obi, Stands Firm on Tinubu’s Achievements
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has criticized Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his recent comments on Nigeria’s poverty situation under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement titled “Factually Addressing Mr. Peter Obi’s Criticism of Nigeria at John Hopkins University,” Sanwo-Olu said Obi was not morally positioned to make “alarming claims” about the country’s […]
Bayelsa PDP: We’ll Support Tinubu in 2027, With or Without Governor Diri
George Turnah, South-South Zonal Secretary and caretaker chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State, has declared that the party will back President Bola Tinubu in 2027 if Governor Douye Diri refuses to do so. Turnah, who also leads the New Associates, a pro-Wike group launched in Bayelsa over the weekend, said most […]
Australia’s Labor Party Proposes Higher International Student Visa Fees Amid Immigration Crackdown
Australia’s ruling Labor Party announced Monday that it would raise international student visa fees to A$2,000 ($1,279) if re-elected, as part of a broader effort to tighten controls on the booming education sector that has become a major driver of immigration. The proposed increase, up from the current A$1,600, is projected to generate approximately A$760 […]
India, Pakistan Tensions Surge After Kashmir Attack as Cross-Border Fire, Security Crackdown Intensify
India said Monday it had returned fire after “unprovoked” small arms attacks from Pakistan along the de facto Kashmir border for the fourth straight night, as tensions escalate following last week’s deadly assault on tourists in the region. The April 22 attack, which killed 26 people, has inflamed relations between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. Indian […]
Jeffries and Booker Host Capitol Sit-In, Urge Public Action Against GOP Budget Cuts
In a move to engage directly with the American public, New York Congressman Hakeem Jeffries and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker held a livestreamed sit-in and discussion on Sunday from the steps of the U.S. Capitol. Titled “An Urgent Conversation with the American People,” the eight-hour livestream took place just ahead of Congress’ return to […]
Kenneth Okonkwo: Opposition Must Unite to Defeat Tinubu in 2027
Kenneth Okonkwo, former spokesperson for the Labour Party (LP) presidential campaign council, has said that opposition parties must form a coalition if they hope to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Sunday, Okonkwo admitted he could not guarantee a specific alliance between Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar but […]
NLC Plans Peaceful May Day Rally in Rivers State for Democracy Advocacy
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its Rivers State Council to organize a peaceful rally on May 1, 2025, to mark Workers’ Day, with a focus on advocating for the restoration of democratic governance in the state. In a letter dated April 22, 2025, signed by Deputy General Secretary Comrade Ismail Bello, the NLC […]
Ned Nwoko urges Oborevwori: Don’t Bring PDP Habits Into APC
Senator Ned Nwoko has called on Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to abandon the “old habits” of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement reacting to the governor’s move, Nwoko described the defection as bold but stressed it must go beyond symbolism. “No one pours […]
FG Targets Single-Digit Inflation, Job Growth Amid Economic Reforms
The Federal Government says it is working towards reducing Nigeria’s inflation rate to single digits and creating more jobs to strengthen the economy. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, made this known on Saturday during a press conference in Washington D.C. at the close of the 2025 IMF and […]
Tinubu: I’m Not to Blame for Your Crises, Nigeria’s Democracy Is Thriving
President Bola Tinubu has called on opposition leaders in Nigeria to face their political realities and stop blaming him for their internal party crises. He dismissed claims of authoritarianism under his administration as baseless, asserting that Nigeria’s democracy remains strong and vibrant. In a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, titled “Democracy Strong […]
