The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said the Supreme Court failed Nigerians by affirming Tinubu’s election and the judgement of the presidential election petition tribunal on Thursday. In a statement released shortly after the Supreme Court gave its verdict on Atiku Abubakar’s appeal, Debo Ologunagoba, the national publicity secretary of the party said the judgement is a “sad commentary” for Nigeria’s democracy. Read the full excerpt of the sad commentary for our democracy press release,...

Lauds S’Court justices Recommends steps for tackling national challenges Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, leader of Afenifere has congratulated President Bola Tinubu over his victory at the apex court. The felicitation by Afenifere leader was contained in a statement released by the organisation’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi. Recall that the Supreme Court, after dismissing the appeals filed by the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party, affirmed that Bola Tinubu was...

Governor Yahaya Bello, of Kogi State has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for their landmark victory at the Supreme Court, stressing that the verdict reaffirms the choice of Nigerians. Governor Bello in a press statement on Thursday signed by Onogwu Muhammed, his Chief Press Secretary, emphatically underscored the fact that the Supreme Court’s verdict is a resounding reaffirmation of the people’s choice, which signifies the enduring strength of Nigeria’s democratic institutions and...

President Bola  Tinubu on Tuesday promised  Nigerians and the international community that Nigeria’s economy will soon re-bounce. Tinubu who gave the assurance while flagging off the two-day Green Economy Summit: ‘Sustainable Future: Harnessing Green Assets and Innovation for Niger State’s Prosperity’, organised by Niger State Government in Minna, also pledged unfettered support for the Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago’s Green Economy initiative aimed at unlocking the vast mineral resources across the State. The President, who...

Following allegations of return of petrol subsidy, some members of the House of Representatives have held a crucial meeting in Abuja that may culminate in the sack of the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, (NNPCL), Mele Kyari. According to sources familiar with the proceedings of the meeting who spoke with our reporter, the move by the lawmakers to perfect Kyari’s sack is not unconnected with the surreptitious return...

Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has advocated for inclusivity as a means of consolidating democracy and promoting peace and progress in Africa. Jonathan stated that in the face of increasing military coups on the continent, especially in West Africa, inclusivity and good governance are what the people need to convince them that civilian administrations are better than military governments. The former President who spoke on Tuesday at the Second Annual Retreat of Regional Economic Communities (RECs) Special...