Politics

Nigerian Senate Approves Creation Of Twelve States

— Nigerian Senate during session By St. Johnson Adegboyega The Senate Committee on Constitution Review (CRC) has approved the creation of 12 additional states across the country’s six geo-political zones. This is poised to reshape Nigeria’s political and administrative structure of the country. The approval came after the third and final reading of the Senate Committee on State Creation’s report, following extensive consultations nationwide. The… []

Court Dismisses N6.9bn Money Laundering Charges Against Fayose

–– Fayose By St. Johnson Adegboyega The Federal High Court in Lagos has officially cleared Ayodele Fayose, former Governor of Ekiti State, from charges of money laundering and theft amounting to ₦6.9 billion. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, presiding over the case, upheld a no-case submission from Fayose’s defense, ruling that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) did not prove a prima facie case sufficient to… []

Akpabio Removes Natasha As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non‑Governmental Organisations

— Natasha, Akpabio By Adeola Idris The Senate has removed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from her role as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non‑Governmental Organisations, appointing Senator Aniekan Bassey (Akwa Ibom North‑East, APC) as her successor. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the development at Thursday’s plenary session. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was suspended for six months in March for disorderly conduct during Senate proceedings,… []

Coalition: Aggrieved Members Ask  Court To Sack Senator Mark-Led Interim Leadership Of ADC

 — David Mark, Aregbesola By Muyiwa Akinola Three aggrieved members of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, have approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, asking it to sack the Senator David Mark-led interim leadership of the party. The plaintiffs- Adeyemi Emmanuel, Ayodeji Victor Tolu and Haruna Ismaila- further challenged the membership of Senator Mark and others who were appointed as interim leaders of the party…. []

2023 Reminder: You Were Not Dropped Because Of Betrayal, But You Were Rejected – Atiku Tells Wike

–— Wike, Atiku By Adeola Idris Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has revealed why he did not choose the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, as his running mate, saying Wike was not dropped because of betrayal but because he was rejected by key party stakeholders for his divisive style. Atiku, speaking with associates in Abuja, said Wike’s clashes with party leaders and… []

It’s Illegal & Unconstitutional Suspension.”- Natasha Reacts To Her Recalling To The Senate

— Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan By Bunmi Onakan Following Federal Court Abuja’s order to quash the six-month suspension slammed against her by the leadership of the Tenth Senate. The lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has reacted to the decision of the court. In a post made on X shortly after the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja had ordered the immediate recall of… []

“Kwankwaso is the only politician Nigeria needs” – Buba Galadima Said, Gives Conditions on Joining APC, ADC

  — Buba Galadima, Kwankwaso By Muyiwa Akinola A chieftain of the New Nigerians Peoples Party, NNPP, Buba Galadima, spoken on whether former presidential candidate of the party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, will join either the opposition coalition or the All Progressives Congress, APC. Galadima said people should support Kwankwaso to become the president of Nigeria so that he can deliver the dividends of democracy. He said… []

Senator Natasha Guilty of Contempt, Court Fines her N5m

.                               —- Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan        By St. Johnson Adegboyega   The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, found the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, guilty of contempt. The court, in a ruling delivered by Justice Binta Nyako, noted that the embattled lawmaker went… []

ADC Leaders Resigned To Pave The Way For 2027 Opposition Coalition — Ralph Nwosu

— Ralph Nwosu By Bunmi Onakan The entire leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) at all levels has formally resigned to pave the way for the 2027 opposition coalition to take over the party structure. Outgoing ADC National Chairman, Ralph Nwosu, announced the development on Wednesday at the Shehu Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja during the official launch of the coalition aimed at unseating President… []

2027 Crossfire: APC Describes Coalition As ‘Dead on Arrival’ After Mark, Lamido Slam Tinubu Govt

By Muyiwa Akinola, Adeola Idris and Jude Ezzinne APC spokesman, Bala Ibrahim has described the coalition, whose leaders met in Abuja on Tuesday, as “dead on arrival.” It was revealed that the coalition movement plans to adopt the African Democratic Congress as their political platform, confirming our earlier reports. As the coalition meant to oust President Bola Tinubu from power gains momentum, the All Progressives… []

2027: How Known Oppositions Ganged Up Against Tinubu As Aregbesola, Mark, Atiku, Others Attend ADC Coalition Unveiling in Abuja

— Mark, Aregbesola By St. Johnson Adegboyega It was a major shift in Nigeria’s political landscape on Tuesday as the African Democratic Congress (ADC), newly adopted by a coalition of opposition forces, appointed former Senate President David Mark as interim national chairman and former Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola as interim national secretary. Prominent opposition politicians including ex-Vice Preside not Atiku Abubakar and a former… []

PDP Crisis: “The Position Of South East To The Party Secretaryship Is Sacrosanct,” – Peter Mbah Raises Alarm

      — Gov. Peter Mbah    By Muyiwa Akinola  Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says he fully stands by the position of the National Working Committee, NWC, the Board of Trustees, and South East Zonal Executive Committee, ZEC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on the crisis rocking the party. Mbah also expressed support for the National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting… []

2027: APC Strategizes To Pull Five More Governors, Adeleke, Soludo’s Cases Remain Uncertain 

— President Tinubu during a political rally By St. Johnson Adegboyega  The ruling All Progressives Congress has boasted of wooing at least five more governors to its camp amid a wave of defections by opposition bigwigs, federal lawmakers, and endorsements for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election.” The move comes in the wake of Friday’s resignation of the immediate past National Chairman of the APC, Dr Abdullahi… []

Governor Oyebanji’s Re-election Campaign Gathers Momentum with New Local Committee

 — Gov. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) By St. Johnson Adegboyega  It’s going to be a free landing for the hardworking governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) who is seeking reelection into the office the second time. The forthcoming election in the state is set to witness a mobilization campaign for the re-election bid of the well loved governor with the inauguration of Local Organizing… []

2027: Former Senate President, David Mark Joins Forces To Lead Coalition Against Tinubu

— Atiku, David Mark By Adeola Idris As the preparations for 2027 general elections especially the presidential election is fast approaching, several stories have been leading on different newspapers on parties and individuals who are posing to hijack the most exalted seat of president from the incumbent, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The latest of the anti-Tinubu coalition is set to announce the African Democratic Congress as… []

One Suspect Arrested As Senator Natasha Family House Attacked Again

— Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan By St. Johnson Adegboyega A suspect has been arrested by the Kogi State Police Command following another attack on the family home of the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The suspect, identified as Jose Suberu, was reportedly apprehended at the scene of the attack in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area, on Tuesday. Confirming the development on Wednesday, the state… []

Shina Oyetayo Appointed Special Adviser To Lagos Speaker, Obasa

— Adeshina Oyetayo By St. Johnson Adegboyega Media Strategist and PR expert, Adeshina Oyetayo has been appointed Special Adviser on Research, Media and Documentation to the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa. The appointment, which took effect in March, marks a significant addition to the Speaker’s team as Oyetayo brings with him fecund experience and expertise in the media ecosystem spanning… []

He Is ‘inconsistent and disloyal,’ Former VP, Namadi Cautions Tinubu Over His Dealings With Ex Minister

— Namadi Sambo, President Tinubu By St. Johnson Adegboyega Former Vice President of Nigeria, Mohammed Namadi Sambo, has issued a stern warning to President Bola Tinubu and the current Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, urging them to exercise caution in their dealings with Dr. Shamsudeen Usman, a former Minister of Budget and National Planning. In a statement released on Monday through his Personal Secretary, Mr…. []

How Peter Obi Betrayed Me – Kenneth Okonkwo Explains

–– Peter Obi, Kenneth Okonkwo By Adeola Idris   Nollywood actor and former Labour Party (LP) chieftain, Kenneth Okonkwo who officially confirmed his resignation from the Labour Party in February 2025 made an allegation against Obi in a viral video on social media. The actor turned lawyer narrated how the 2023 presidential candidate of the party, Peter Obi betrayed him. “If there is anybody that… []

“I am using Kalu’s infrastructure template to Develop Abia State” – Gov. Otti.

— Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu and Gov. Alex Otti during the former’s visit to Abia State By St. Johnson Adegboyega The former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, who is representing Abia North Senatorial District at the Senate has received laudable commendation from the incumbent Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Alex Chioma Otti. During the courtesy visit, Governor Otti on Sunday evening,… []