‘I was misled,’ Kenneth Okonkwo makes U-turn on Obi’s debt record
ABUJA — A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has said he was misled when he defended former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi against claims that his administration left debts and other financial obligations behind. Okonkwo, who was Obi’s spokesman during the 2023 presidential campaign, said he could no longer repeat some […]
Tinubu to UN: 1945 power structure cannot govern the World in 2026
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu yesterday renewed calls for a radical shake-up of the United Nations, insisting that reforms must start with reconstituting the Security Council to grant Africa permanent seats.
Petrol Price Surge: FG gains, workers suffer — NLC; N70,000 wage inadequate – Keyamo
“You can see that oil was pegged at maybe $70 or whatever dollars. It’s $100, so they are making an extra $30 or $40”
2027: Protect ballot, keep democracy alive — Eze Anaba tells Editors
…Tells editors to remain above board, serve public good ENUGU — President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, and Editor of Vanguard, Eze Anaba, has urged editors to protect the credibility of the ballot and help keep Nigeria’s democracy alive as the country approaches the 2027 general elections. Anaba spoke in his welcome address […]
Kingibe to Wike: No minister is above law; I can’t be intimidated
…You won’t decide my Senate return bid ABUJA — Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has told FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, that she cannot be intimidated by insults, threats or political pressure, insisting that no minister is above the law. Kingibe also declared that Wike could not determine whether she would return […]
Election Petitions: Courts must not replace voters — Osigwe says at Editors Conference
ENUGU — Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, has raised concerns over the increasing role of the courts in determining electoral outcomes in Nigeria, warning that the judiciary should not gradually replace voters in deciding who represents the people. Osigwe spoke on Thursday while delivering a presentation titled “Election […]
