By Abiola Olawale The newly elected factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, has assumed office at the Wadata Plaza National Secretariat in Abuja. Turaki, a former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, was elected at a National Convention held in Ibadan last weekend. His ascension comes amidst a…
By Abiola Olawale The newly elected factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, has assumed office at the Wadata Plaza National Secretariat in Abuja. Turaki, a former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, was elected at a National Convention held in Ibadan last weekend. His ascension comes amidst a…
By Obinna Uballa The Senate on Tuesday issued its strongest warning yet over Nigeria’s worsening security crisis, calling on President Bola Tinubu to authorise the immediate recruitment of at least 100,000 additional troops to stabilise the nation’s overstretched security forces. Lawmakers also resolved to investigate the utilisation of funds allocated to the Safe School Programme,…
By Abiola Olawale The internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took another dramatic turn on Tuesday as the factional National Executive Committee (NEC) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, announced the expulsion of several key party figures, including Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and Governor Bala…
By Obinna Uballa The leadership crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated dramatically on Tuesday as rival factions clashed at the party’s national secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja, forcing security operatives to fire teargas and triggering a chaotic confrontation between opposing loyalists. Kabiru Turaki, the newly elected national chairman, who later addressed journalists inside the…
By Abiola Olawale President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed grief over the passing of veteran journalist and co-founder of the Newswatch magazine, Chief Dan Agbese, who died on Monday at the age of 81. In a heartfelt tribute, Tinubu lauded Agbese as a national asset and a titan whose life's work laid the bedrock for…
By Obinna Uballa A bitter exchange between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and ex-Ekiti Governor Ayo Fayose has sparked outrage and a flood of commentary across Nigeria, with citizens and commentators weighing in on what some describe as a clash of “political titans and personal egos.” The confrontation escalated during Fayose’s birthday celebration, where Obasanjo criticised…
By Obinna Uballa The Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna has confirmed the abduction of Rev. Fr. Bobbo Paschal, the parish priest of St Stephen Parish, Kushe Gugdu, following a violent attack on the community in the early hours of Monday. In an official statement issued by the Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Christian Okewu Emmanuel, the Church said…
By Obinna Uballa Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has told global investors that Nigeria will emerge as Africa’s leading investment destination by 2050, if the country embraces disciplined leadership and strategic economic reforms. Writing via his social media handles on Tuesday, Obi said he spoke on Monday at the 4th Africa Day event…