Politics

Wike Alleges CBN Denied Abia, Benue Loans Because of Their Governors’ Support for Him Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike yesterday alleged that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) stopped the release of the loan for Abia and Benue States because they were standing with him on his demands for justice and equity in the system. Wike stated that the motive was to punish Governors Samuel Ortom and Okezie Ikpeazu for standing with him to demand for the resignation of the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Iyorchia Ayu. He threatened to expose some persons who were behind…

Just in: Wike, Fayose, Fayemi, storm women conference in LagosOctober 18, 2022 WIKE AND FAYOSE.As Sanwo-Olu’s wife dubs Wike “pepper Dem” gov It was a loud ovation as Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, former Ekiti State governors, Ayodele Fayose, Kayode Fayemi, and other dignitaries, stormed Eko Hotels and Suits for the formal opening of the 22nd National Women’s Conference (NWC) holding in Lagos. The roof of the convention hall erupted as Wike made his way into the Hall. The annual conference with the theme: ‘Spring Forth, Stand Out,’ commenced on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. The three-day event is organized by…

The Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, while addressing the Arewa Joint Youth Committee, reacted to the claim that he arrested and detained Mallan Nasir El-Rufai in Anambra State when he came to the state for the by-election. According to the claim, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai stated that in 2013, Peter Obi got him arrested and detained for 48 hours in Anambra, adding that he is now the Governor of Kaduna State, and Peter Obi is coming to Kaduna. Peter Obi stated that he had no hand in his arrest and detention, adding that the state Commissioner of Police was responsible…

Fani-Kayode fires Atiku over ethnic comment: 'You're a dying breed, playing with fire' Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has attacked the PDP’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar over his comment that northerners do not need a Yoruba or an Igbo president.Atiku had played the ethnic card in other to get the votes of the north.Reacting to this development, Fani-Kayode said Atiku is a dying breed who still see things from a regional, ethnic and religious prism.“Atiku’s words are not only unacceptable but also insulting, irresponsible and despicable. This is especially so given the fact that by next year we would have…

The deposed Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, has said he is concerned for the next president of Nigeria after President Muhammadu Buhari. Sanusi stated this in Kaduna on Saturday while addressing notable politicians at a Kaduna Investment programme titled “Building a resilient economy.” He explained that the country’s economy has been tied to the oil and gas sector, and subsidy removal is fast mitigating the economy’s growth. Sanusi said: “In other words, debt service is now 108 percent of revenue. Every naira the Federal Government earns goes to service debt, and it is not enough, (as the FG) has to…

If you are not comfortable with me supporting Tinubu, Go and Kill yourself, I won't apologize - Femi Fani-Kayode Femi Fani Kayode has called on those who is not happy that he made a decision to support Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu , the Presidential candidates of the All Progressive Congress, APC to go and killed themselves. In a post shared on his Facebook page, Kayode said he will never Apologize for his decision. He said: "I will NEVER apologise for the position I took concerning Tinubu/Shettima and those that are not comfortable with it should go and jump in the…

2023 Polls: Labour Party Makes Last-Minute Change, Delists NLC, TUC From Obi’s Campaign Council The Labour Party is fuming with anger following several attacks on their supporters in some parts of Nigeria by the opposition parties, police and thugsThe Labour Party says it is committed to delivering on all its promises especially helping Nigeria to regain law and orderMeanwhile, the leadership of the party says it will be releasing the final list of the campaign council list in a matter of days FCT, Abuja - President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Ayuba Wabba, and the President of the Trade Union…

2023: PDP BoT Directs Ayu To Resign The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party  on Friday directed its National Chairman, Dr Iyorchia Ayu to resign amidst intra-party conflict. The Party’s BoT Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara disclosed this in Abuja while presenting report submitted to the leadership of the party on reconciliation effort on the rift between Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and the National Chairman of the party, Dr Iyorchia Ayu. The Board directed Ayu to resign after 2023 general elections. PDP National Chairman, Dr Iyorchia AyuWabara also asked all stakeholders to honour their commitments to…

BREAKING: No Peace In PDP Until Ayu Leaves. Wike There appears to be no end at sight in the ongoing crisis bedeviling the main opposition party, Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, with the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike insisting that he would not rescind from his earlier position of calling from the removal of Dr. Uyorchia Ayu as the national chairman of the party. Governor Wike noted that if Ayu is a man of integrity, he should resign so that the position would be moved to any zone in the south as a balance structure for the party. He said Ayu…

Mahmood Yakubu Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said 95m voters will determine Buhari’s successor in 2023 – INEC Ninety-five million voters are expected to determine President Muhammadu Buhari’s successor in office in the 2023 poll, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this at a function organised by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) in Washington DC, U.S. Mr Yakubu said this in a keynote address titled “Nigeria 2023: Ensuring credible, peaceful and inclusive elections”, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria…