Politics

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… []

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… []