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PDP Raises ₦11.5 Billion from Nomination Forms, Levies, and Member Contributions

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) raised a remarkable ₦11.5 billion in early 2023 to fund its activities for the general elections. This revenue came from the sale of nomination forms, as well as levies and dues paid by party members, including aspirants and officeholders. The funds supported PDP’s extensive campaign efforts and were part of […]

We Attracted $30bn Investment Commitments – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu said his administration attracted $30 billion in foreign investment commitments. The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, shared this on behalf of Tinubu at the 2024 Comptroller General of Customs conference in Abuja. He stated, “In our focused efforts to draw in Foreign Direct Investment, we’ve secured over $30 billion in investment promises […]

Adeyanju begged me to be PDP Publicity Secretary, he is now jobless – Wike

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has criticized lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju for his comments on recent demolitions in Abuja. INFOLAND reports that last week, Adeyanju, along with Vincent Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMark, led a protest against the FCT Minister, condemning the demolition of Ruga, a settlement along […]

Falana Criticizes Wike for Giving Judges Houses and Cars

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, believes it’s inappropriate for Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike to provide houses and cars as gifts to judges. In October, Wike launched a project to build 40 quarters for judges in Abuja’s Katampe District, sparking controversy, with some people considering it unethical. On Channels Television’s Politics Today, Falana […]

Concerns Grow as Non-Communicable Diseases Claim 684,000 Lives in Nigeria Annually

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which aren’t contagious, are now claiming over 684,000 Nigerian lives each year, sparking deep concern. Traditionally, many Nigerians have focused on infectious diseases like cholera, HIV, and tuberculosis. These diseases often receive extensive media coverage, but the hidden threat of non-communicable diseases goes mostly unnoticed. The sheer scale of NCD-related deaths was […]

EFCC Arraigns Syndicate Impersonating Its Chairman, Olukoyede

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently took two suspected fraudsters, Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim, to court for allegedly pretending to be EFCC’s Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede. They are accused of attempting fraud and targeting Mohammed Bello-Koko, former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), by using Olukoyede’s identity to try to […]

Atiku Has No Chance In PDP, Wike Declares

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), recently dismissed any possibility for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to secure the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket for the 2027 general elections. Speaking directly on the matter, Wike confidently stated that Atiku’s chances are “nonexistent.” During a live media discussion held in Abuja, Wike […]