Politics

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… []

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…. []