MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The internal crisis currently rocking the the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has taken a fresh dimension following the suspension of Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, along with top officials of the party by a faction led by National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, which has the backing of the Minster of the FCT, Nyesom […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The African Democratic Congress on Friday urged President Bola Tinubu to withdraw the 15 per cent import duty on petrol and diesel, describing the decision as insensitive and capable of worsening the economic hardship faced by Nigerians. In a statement by its spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said the Tinubu administration’s approach […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has suspended the screening of aspirants ahead of its 2025 Elective National Convention, earlier scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, citing unforeseen circumstances. The decision, coming less than a month before the much-anticipated convention, has sparked concern among party members and observers about possible internal challenges and the […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Obi recalled that during his tenure as Anambra State governor, land was allocated for a FIFA-funded stadium in Awka, but the project was never executed. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate has lamented that corruption has eaten deep into Nigeria. According to him, corruption has become a major factor hindering […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Former President Goodluck Jonathan is reportedly under intense pressure to drop his speculated 2027 presidential ambition and support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, Mataz Arising has gathered. According to reliable sources, the pressure is being spearheaded by influential Niger Delta figures, including ex-militant leader Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo. Some […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The Ohanaeze Ndigbo community in Lagos State on Monday expressed confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s re-election prospects ahead of the 2027 general elections. Chief Sunday Udeh, the President General of the socio-cultural group, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He spoke during a reconciliation […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas According to him, Igbos need Nigeria the same way Nigeria needs Igbos. The Governor of Anambra State, Charles Soludo has said he’s not in support of the Southeast leaving Nigeria. According to him, Igbos need Nigeria the same way Nigeria needs Igbos. He stated this while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at a former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, saying he would “continue to contest as President on social media, but not as President of Nigeria.” Wike spoke on Thursday during the inauguration of newly constructed roads in the […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that the mass defection of party leaders and state governors of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress has justified his support for President Bola Tinubu, as those who once criticised him are now members of […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been further depleted following the defections of Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, and his Bayelsa counterpart, Douye Diri, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The development leaves the PDP with only eight governors, down from the 11 it controlled after the 2023 general elections. With the latest switch, […] Read more
