Politics

Group Backs Wike, Withdraws Support For Fubara

– Nyesom Wike, Siminilayi Fubara– By Muyiwa Akinola The Rivers Ijaw People’s Congress (RIPCON) has withdrawn support for Siminilayi Fubara, governor of the state. Speaking on Saturday during a stakeholders’ meeting in Okrika LGA of Rivers state, George Sekibo, chairman of the group, said the congress now backs Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Sekibo, a former senator, described Fubara as ungrateful, noting… []

Gov. Fubara Remains APC Leader In Rivers State — VP Shettima Cautions Wike Over Involvement In Party’s Affairs

— Nyesom Wike, VP Kashim Shettima  By Muyiwa Akinola  Vice President Kashim Shettima has issued a firm warning to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his involvement in APC affairs in Rivers State. The Vice President’s message followed Wike’s recent media engagements in Rivers State, during which issues concerning party leadership were raised. Shettima clarified that within the All Progressives Congress… []

“How Powerful Enemies Used NYSC Certificate Saga As Opportunity To Force Me Out Of Office”- Kemi Adeosun

— Kemi Adeosun By Muyiwa Akinola  Remember Kemi Adeosun, the former minister of finance who was forcefully  resigned over NYSC certificate saga. Speaking recently in an interview, Adeosun has attributed her resignation from the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari to the handiwork of ‘powerful enemies’. She spoke during an interview on Channels Television, which will be aired on Friday. An excerpt of the interview… []

“Someone who was washing his car has grown to be council chairman, a two term governor, and now a minister,” – Wike Replies Mbata

— Wike, Mbata By Muyiwa Akinola Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has fired back at criticisms from Ohanaeze Ndigbo President, Senator John Mbata, turning attacks about his past into a bold story of political rise. Speaking in a video aired on AIT, Wike addressed claims that he is “semi-illiterate” and once worked as a car washer. Rather than deny it, the minister… []

“Obidients Won’t Vote Obi If He’s Running With Atiku Abubakar.” — Analyst

— Peter Obi By St. Johnson Adegboyega Sharing his views during an interview on Channels Television, political analyst Jide Ojo has spoken about the growing talks around Peter Obi and the 2027 presidential election, especially the possibility of him running on the platform of the African Democratic Congress, ADC. According to Ojo, Obi’s confidence about being on the 2027 ballot may suggest that he already… []

Breaking: Senator Godiya Akwashiki Dies At 52

– Godiya Akwashiki By St. Johnson Adegboyega  The lawmaker representing Nasarawa North senatorial district under the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Senator Godiya Akwashiki, has died at the age of 52 after a protracted illness. A family source confirmed the death to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Nassarawa Eggon, revealing that the lawmaker passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in an Indian… []

Labour Party Begs Nigerians For Forgiveness As Party Mocks Obi’s Defection

Peter Obi By St. Johnson Adegboyega Following Peter Obi’s defection from Labour Party, leadership of the party on Wednesday said it took notice of the defection of its 2023 presidential candidate. Obi and a few of his supporters dumped the party that fielded him as the Presidential candidate in 2023 to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The former Anambra State governor and some of his… []

Senator Abaribe Dumps APGA, Joins ADC

— Sen. Abaribe By St. Johnson Adegboyega  Senator representing Abia South Senatorial District, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has formally resigned from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The announcement, made on Tuesday, December 31, 2025, brings an end to months of speculation and internal conflicts within APGA that had plagued the senator’s relationship with the party. In a statement,… []

INEC Summons PDP Warring Factions Over Leadership Crisis

By Adeola Idris The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may not abate soon as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has summoned the two warring factions of the party for a troubleshooting meeting at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The meeting, which is currently underway, has the Tanimu Turaki-led faction and the Nyesom Wike-backed Abdulrahman Mohammed faction. Some of those who accompanied Turaki… []

Senate Confirms Former INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu, Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, and Others as Ambassadors

— Femi Fani-Kayode, Reno Omokri, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu By Muyiwa Akinola The Nigerian Senate has confirmed a list of high-profile non-career ambassadorial nominees submitted by President Bola Tinubu, including former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, social media influencer and former presidential aide Reno Omokri, and ex-Minister of Aviation Chief Femi Fani-Kayode (FFK). The confirmations followed screenings by the Senate Committee on… []

Makinde Speaks On The Possibility of Joining APC

— Gov. Seyi Makinde  By Adeola Idris Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has addressed speculations regarding his potential defection to the All Progressives Congress, APC, amid recent moves by some opposition governors to join the ruling party. Makinde spoke on Wednesday in Abuja during the public launch of ‘Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined an Administration’, a book authored by former Minister of Information… []

Ekiti To Disburse ₦1b Profits To Over 4,000 Youths In Agriculture

— Gov. Biodun Oyebanji By Muyiwa Akinola The Ekiti State Government will on Tuesday disburse ₦1 billion to 4,657 beneficiaries under its Bring Back Our Youths in Agriculture programme. The initiative, launched in partnership with YSJ Farms Limited, is designed to empower young people to engage in commercial agriculture, promote food security, and drive economic growth across the state. No fewer than 13 cluster farms… []

Senate Orders Investigation into False Reports of Akpabio’s Death

— Senate President, Godswill Akpabio By Adeola Idris The Nigerian Senate has directed the National Security Adviser (NSA) to investigate claims circulating that Senate President Godswill Akpabio has passed away. The decision was taken during plenary on Tuesday after Senator Titus Zam raised a point of order. He referred to fake reports circulating on some media platforms which claimed that the President of the Senate… []

Peter Odilli’s Daughter Talks About Gov. Fubara’s Political Moves

​— Dr.Adaeze Odilli Oreh By Muyiwa Akinola The Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, has described Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s recent political moves as a “masterstroke” necessary for the development of the state. ​Dr. Oreh, who is the daughter of the former Governor of the state, Dr. Peter Odili, made this known while speaking on the sidelines of a health outreach program in Port… []

Niger Gov. Umaru Bago Sacks 30 Special Advisers

—- Mohammed Umaru Bago By Adeola Idris Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has dismissed 30 special advisers as part of plans to reorganize his administration. The decision was announced by the governor during his first State Executive Council meeting with newly sworn-in commissioners at the Government House in Minna. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Bologi Ibrahim,… []

Kefas Registers As APC Member

  — Gov. Agbu Kefas By St. Johnson Adegboyega Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, on Sunday formally registered as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), completing an important step in his transition to the ruling party. Kefas was registered by the APC Hospital Ward executive at the Government House in Jalingo, the state capital, in the presence of party officials. Speaking after receiving… []

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… []