Politics

INEC Declares Soludo’s APGA Winner Of Anambra Governorship Election (Full Results)

— Gov. Charles Chukwuma Soludo By St. Johnson Adegboyega    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Chukwuma Soludo, candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), winner of the Anambra State governorship election. INEC announced that a total of 584,054 votes were collated across the state, with Soludo securing 422,664 votes, maintaining a decisive lead over his closest rival, Nicholas Ukachukwu of the… []

AnambraDecides: Anxious Wait As Collation of Governorship Election Results Gets Underway

— Major contenders of Anambra 2025 governorship election  By Muyiwa Akinola and Adeola Idris  The 2025 Anambra Governorship Election entered a decisive phase on Saturday evening as collation of results commenced across the 21 Local Government Areas of the state, with residents anxiously awaiting the final declaration from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Voting, which began early in most parts of the state, was… []

Tinubu Directs AGF To End Legal Battles Against Sen.Natasha .

–– Sen. Natasha Uduaghan By St. Johnson Adegboyega Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan says President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Attorney-General of the Federation to discontinue all cases filed against her. She shared this during a live broadcast on Facebook on Tuesday. According to her, the President had already resolved the matter and directed the AGF, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, to end the legal actions. However, she claimed… []

How Nigerian Immigration Service Returned Natasha Akpoti’s Passport Amid Outcry

— Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan at the airport  By St. Johnson Adegboyega Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was reportedly stopped by The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) on Tuesday morning, who withheld her passport without any official explanation. Operatives of NIS has finally released the passport of the Senator following outrage over what she described as an unlawful and politically motivated seizure of her… []

PDP Crisis Deepens As Fayose, Ortom Back Wike Against Makinde 

— The G-5 without Makinde: Former governors Fayose, Wike, Ortom and Ikpeazu during a visit to President Tinubu  By St. Johnson Adegboyega The crisis rocking the opposition Peoples Democratic Party has further deepened , as former governors Samuel Ortom (Benue) and Ayo Fayose (Ekiti) have thrown their weight behind the Nyesom Wike-led faction of the party’s National Working Committee. This development comes as loyalists of… []

Bode George To The New INEC Chairman: “I want him to know that whatever he sows, he shall reap”

— Chief Bode George  By Bunmi Onakan Following Professor Joash Amupitan appointment as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, the announcement which was made by President Bola Tinubu and endorsed by the National Council of State several stories have since been circulating over his emergence. The 58-year-old Senior Advocate of Nigeria takes over from Professor Mahmood Yakubu at a critical juncture for Nigeria’s… []

I Cannot Dump APC, God’s Hand Is In Tinubu’s Presidency – Pastor Tunde Bakare

— Pastor Tunde Bakare  By Muyiwa Akinola Founder of Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare who played a role in the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC), ruled out the possibility of joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He said the emergence of President Bola Tinubu was backed by divine providence. He insisted he cannot abandon a party he helped establish for another… []

Fubara Vows To Punish Permanent Secretaries Over Emergency Rule Misconduct

— Gov. Fubara By Muyiwa Akinola Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has vowed to sanction Permanent Secretaries who, according to him, flouted civil service rules and engaged in illegality during the state’s six-month Emergency Rule Fubara issued the warning on Friday at the Government House, Port Harcourt, while swearing in a new Permanent Secretary, Austin Ezekiel-Hart. The governor charged Ezekiel-Hart to remain unwavering in professionalism,… []

El Rufai Reveals Untold Secrets About Audu Ogbeh

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai has revealed how a false bank-loan allegation derailed former President Muhammadu Buhari’s initial plan to appoint Chief Audu Ogbeh as Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF. Speaking during a Night of Tribute held at the Bola Tinubu International Conference Centre, ICC, in Abuja, El-Rufai narrated a behind-the-scenes encounter shortly after the All Progressives Congress (APC) won the… []

PDP Wields the Big Stick, Orders Immediate Legal Action Against Lawmakers Who Jumped Ship

  By Muyiwa Akinola The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has resolved to initiate immediate legal proceedings to recover legislative seats held by members who defected to other political parties. This resolution was reached during the party’s 101st NEC meeting held on Thursday, July 24, 2025, where members deliberated extensively on the state of the party and strategies to safeguard… []

How Senator Natasha Was Detained By Immigratiin Officials Enroute United Kingdom

— Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan By St. Johnson Adegboyega SENATOR Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was briefly detained by immigration officials at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Thursday morning while trying to board a flight to the United Kingdom According to report, Senator Natasha who represents Kogi Central in the Senate, was reportedly stopped and told she could not travel because her name had been placed… []

Nentawe Yilwatda Emerges New APC National Chairman, All You Need To Know About Him

–– Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda By St. Johnson Adegboyega The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has emerged as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Yilatda’s appointed was confirmed on Thursday, during the National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting of the APC. He will replace Abdullahi Ganduje, who resigned last month, citing health issues. The Deputy National Chairman (North), Ali Bukar Dalori,… []

Former APC Spokesman, Timi Frank Questions Tinubu’s Silence On Wike’s ‘Atrocities’

–– Timi Frank, Nyesom Wike By Muyiwa Akinola A former deputy spokesman for the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank has questioned President Bola Tinubu’s silence regarding allegations of land grabbing and corruption against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Frank’s reaction came on the back of alleged large-scale illegal land allocations in the FCT reportedly benefiting Wike’s family members, political… []

“I can’t be conferred with a smaller skin called ADC” –  Sule Lamido Reaffirms His Commitment To The PDP

–– Sule Lamido By St. Johnson Adegboyega A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has dismissed speculations of his alleged planned defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Lamido reaffirmed his commitment to the PDP while acknowledging the party’s internal issues. The former Governor, however, declared his readiness to align with any political arrangement, whether within… []

Proposed States Creation: National Assembly Has Not Approved Creation Of Any State- Akpabio

— Akpabio By St. Johnson Adegboyega   Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has clarified that the National Assembly has not approved creation of any state in the ongoing constitutional review. Speaking during plenary in response to concerns raised by Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central), Akpabio clarified that although the Constitution Review Committee has received over 42 proposals for state creation, none has passed through the… []

Tinubu Holds Closed-door Meeting With Kwankwaso

  — Kwankwaso, Tinubu By Muyiwa Akinola Tinubu Holds Closed-door Meeting With Kwankwaso Former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso and his longtime friend, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday night held a Closed-door meeting at the president’s official residence. When contacted, Presidency sources could not confirm the details of the discussion between the two stalwarts. The meeting according to a source was held at the residence and… []

Femi Fani-Kayode Picks Wife Number 3

— Femi Fani- Kayode and 3rd wife, Adaugo By St. Johnson Adegboyega Nigeria’s former Aviation Minister and prominent political figure, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has taken a third wife. The ceremony held recently, marked the traditional marriage between FFK and a stunningly beautiful lady called Adaugo who he has dated for over two years. Adaugo, who is 29 years old, hails from Abia state and runs… []

‘Stay Away From The Senate Chambers’ – Senate Warns Natasha

— Natasha, Akpabio By Muyiwa Akinola The Senate has warned suspended lawmaker representing Kogi central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to stay away from the legislative chambers on Tuesday until the expiration of her suspension. The warning follows the statement by the embattled lawmaker, who said she would return to the Senate on Tuesday, based on a judgment by Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in… []

Okpebholo vs Obi: Gov’s Comment Not An Attack But A Statement Borne Out Of Official Protocol

–– Obi, Okpebholo By St. Johnson Adegboyega Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has said he respects everyone including former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, stressing that his recent comments were misunderstood. Okpebholo, while receiving defectors to the All Progressives Congress (APC ) on Friday, had warned the former Labour Party presidential candidate not to visit the state without security clearance. He particularly condemned the recent visit… []

(Photo) ‘No wonder he couldn’t pronounce billions’ – Reactions As Gov. Okpabholo’s WAEC Result Surfaced Online

–– Gov. Monday Okpebholo By St. Johnson Adegboyega Edo State governor, Monday Okpabholo seemed to have bitten more than he can chew with his recent threat and warning to Peter Obi following his recent visit to the state’s capital, Benin City, where he donated 15 million naira. Critics couldn’t stop knocking the governor over this warning as they’ve gone as far as digging statement of… []