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By Abiola Olawale The Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has extended its interim injunction against United Bank for Africa (UBA), freezing 30 bank accounts linked to withheld Osun State LG allocations until October 9, 2025. This decision was delivered on Friday by Justice Ladiran Akintola of Court 5. The order comes days after the…
October 3, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dispelled swirling speculations of internal discord, guaranteeing that the party will go ahead with its national convention scheduled for November 15–16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. PDP National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba, addressing journalists at the party's national secretariat, declared that no threats will derail the national…
October 3, 2025
By Obinna Uballa The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nigeria’s latest experiment at forging a credible opposition platform ahead of the 2027 elections, is already showing cracks. Barely months after welcoming heavyweight defectors, the party has been thrown into an early storm as the ambitions of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Labour Party standard…
October 3, 2025
By Obinna Uballa Shehu Sani, former Kaduna Central senator, has said it would be extremely difficult for any younger politician to defeat former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in a party primary. Sani was reacting to Atiku’s comments in a BBC Hausa interview published Wednesday, where the former presidential candidate pledged to step aside from the…
October 2, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu's declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The court ruled that it lacked jurisdiction to entertain the suit, dealing a significant blow to challengers who argued the move violated fundamental rights and constitutional norms. The presiding…
October 2, 2025
By Obinna Uballa The Lagos State Government and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, have clashed over last week’s demolition of more than 19 buildings at the ASPAMDA Market within the Lagos Trade Fair Complex. Obi, who visited the site on Tuesday in company of senators, House of Representatives members, and Labour Party…
October 1, 2025
By Obinna Uballa Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has said that Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary should serve as a moment of sober reflection, lamenting that the country has been gravely diminished under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) despite its enormous potential. In a statement issued on Wednesday…
October 1, 2025
By Obinna Uballa A federal high court in Abuja on Monday restrained Pat Utomi, professor of political economy, and his associates from proceeding with their plan to establish a shadow government in the country. Delivering judgment in a suit filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday, Justice James Omotosho declared that the…
September 29, 2025
By Abiola Olawale Fresh indications have emerged that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition might be facing a fierce internal showdown between party leaders and the Obidient movement, supporters of 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi. The New Diplomat reports that the ADC leaders and the Obidient movement are at loggerheads over the region…
September 29, 2025
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By Abiola Olawale The Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has extended its interim injunction against United Bank for Africa (UBA), freezing 30 bank accounts linked to withheld Osun State LG allocations until October 9, 2025. This decision was delivered on Friday by Justice Ladiran Akintola of Court 5. The order comes days after the…
October 3, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dispelled swirling speculations of internal discord, guaranteeing that the party will go ahead with its national convention scheduled for November 15–16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. PDP National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba, addressing journalists at the party's national secretariat, declared that no threats will derail the national…
October 3, 2025
By Obinna Uballa The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nigeria’s latest experiment at forging a credible opposition platform ahead of the 2027 elections, is already showing cracks. Barely months after welcoming heavyweight defectors, the party has been thrown into an early storm as the ambitions of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Labour Party standard…
October 3, 2025
By Obinna Uballa Shehu Sani, former Kaduna Central senator, has said it would be extremely difficult for any younger politician to defeat former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in a party primary. Sani was reacting to Atiku’s comments in a BBC Hausa interview published Wednesday, where the former presidential candidate pledged to step aside from the…
October 2, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu's declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The court ruled that it lacked jurisdiction to entertain the suit, dealing a significant blow to challengers who argued the move violated fundamental rights and constitutional norms. The presiding…
October 2, 2025
By Obinna Uballa The Lagos State Government and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, have clashed over last week’s demolition of more than 19 buildings at the ASPAMDA Market within the Lagos Trade Fair Complex. Obi, who visited the site on Tuesday in company of senators, House of Representatives members, and Labour Party…
October 1, 2025
By Obinna Uballa Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has said that Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary should serve as a moment of sober reflection, lamenting that the country has been gravely diminished under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) despite its enormous potential. In a statement issued on Wednesday…
October 1, 2025
By Obinna Uballa A federal high court in Abuja on Monday restrained Pat Utomi, professor of political economy, and his associates from proceeding with their plan to establish a shadow government in the country. Delivering judgment in a suit filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday, Justice James Omotosho declared that the…
September 29, 2025
By Abiola Olawale Fresh indications have emerged that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition might be facing a fierce internal showdown between party leaders and the Obidient movement, supporters of 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi. The New Diplomat reports that the ADC leaders and the Obidient movement are at loggerheads over the region…
September 29, 2025
