The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally rejected the results of the governorship election held on Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Ondo State. The party has pledged to contest the victory of Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) through legal means. The opposition party in Ondo State has asserted that pursuing…
An external borrowing program of $2.2 billion, which includes the possibility of offering Eurobonds and Sukuk bonds, has been approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). Following the FEC meeting on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, informed reporters of this. In…
Ibrahim Idoko, the National Vice-Chairman of the Labour Party in the North-Central region, has criticized Yunusa Tanko, the National Coordinator of the ‘Obidient Movement,’ for suggesting that the movement surpasses the Labour Party and as a result, has gained attention. In an interview with Arise News, Tanko, while acknowledging the movement’s larger than the party,…
Monday Okpebholo and Dennis Idahosa were officially sworn in as the Governor and Deputy Governor of Edo State, respectively. The swearing-in ceremony was held on Tuesday (today) at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, the capital city of the state. It is worth noting that Okpebholo takes over from Godwin Obaseki, who governed the state…
The value of the Naira fluctuated between ₦1,690.00 and ₦1,620.00 in relation to the dollar during the Investors and Exporters (I&E) window. At the official market on Wednesday, the value of the Naira fell, trading at ₦1,681.65 to the US dollar. Naira dropped ₦10.33, according to data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ…
Prior to Election Day, on October 20, 2024, Ross revealed on social media that he had wagered $1 million on Trump. Ross officially praised the former president at a highly watched live-stream session he arranged with Trump just weeks before the election. In several of his livestreams, he proclaimed his support for the Republican. He…
A former Director-General of Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign council, Doyin Okupe, has advised Nigerian businessman and industrialist, Aliko Dangote, on who to support for the 2027 presidency. In a recent post via his official X handle, Okupe believes that either of the former presidential candidates from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar and…
Paul Ibe, the spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has levelled accusations against President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at an interview with News Central TV, Ibe suggests that Tinubu is attempting to establish a dictatorship by targeting all major opposition parties, including PDP, the Labour Party, and the New Nigeria…
Mr. Macaroni, a Nigerian actor and activist, has called for more humility from public figures and criticized former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike for his rude remarks made while speaking to the public. On October 29, 2024, Mr. Macaroni took to X to comment to the widely shared video of Wike speaking to the public…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has reacted to the recent appointment of Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs by President Bola Tinubu. Recall that Tinubu, during the week, dismissed some of his ministers and appointed others to reshuffle his cabinet. The Ministerial appointees, however, are subject to screening and confirmation…
