Politics

Edo: Wike’s Alleged Plan To Deal With Obaseki, Help APC Take Over Edo State Revealed

— Godwin Obaseki, Nyesom Wike  By Adeola Idris  Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and immediate past governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike is once again under attack. This time not about his squabbles with his successor, Siminalayi Fubara but his secret plot to deal with the outgoing governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki and plan to help All Progressive Congress (APC) take over… []

Rotimi Amaechi Declares His Stand On Wike, Fubara Political Crisis

–– Rotimi Amaechi By Adeola Idris  Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has made a striking declaration about the state’s current Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Amaechi, who also served as the Governor of Rivers State from 2007 to 2015, stated that Fubara’s popularity is not due to his policies or governance but rather his opposition to Nyesom Wike, the former Governor and current Minister of the… []

How President Tinubu Removed Wike’s Ally From Juicy Appointment After Many Protests

— Nyesom Wike and President Tinubu By St. Johnson Adegboyega President Bola Tinubu has removed Chukwuemeka Woke as Managing Director (MD) of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA). Woke was Chief of Staff to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, when he was governor of Rivers State. Tinubu had appointed him as head of the authority on May 9, 2024. However,… []

Fubara Dares Wike As Governor Nominates Eight New Commissioners

— Nyesom Wike, Gov. Fubara By St. Johnson Adegboyega  The Rivers House of Assembly faction, led by Victor Oko-Jumbo, has screened and confirmed eight commissioner nominees as members of the Rivers State Executive Council. This followed a request by Governor Siminalayi Fubara to the lawmakers loyal to his administration. The commissioners designate include, Charles Bekee, a former Chairman of the Rivers/Bayelsa Branch of the Manufacturers Association of… []

One time Ardent Supporter, Kenneth Okonkwo Dumps Obi’s Labour Party

— Kenneth Okonkwo and Peter Obi  By Bunmi Onakan One time member of Peter Obi’ s Labour Party and a ‘blind supporter’ of Obi’s assumed mandate, Nollywood actor cum politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has announced he is suspending his relationship with the Julius Abure-led  National Working Committee of the Labour Party (LP). He argued that for him, a new Nigeria is the priority, and he prefers to… []

We Won’t Succumb To Cheap Blackmail – Ekiti Govt Responds To Sahara Reporters’ Hogwash

— Oyebanji By Bunmi Onakan The attention of the Government of Ekiti State has, again, been drawn to another misleading and fictitious report by Sahara Reporters on the Governor of the State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, who is currently on a working visit to the United States of America. The highly fallacious report is coming barely 72 hours after the State Government, through a statement by… []

Kano Probe: Independent CSO Report Exonerates APC National Chairman, Ganduje Of Any Wrongdoing

— National Chairman of APC, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje By Adeola Idris   …cautions against use of state apparatus to witch-hunt perceived enemies The National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, has been exonerated of allegations of corruption. The Coalition for Truth and Justice made this known in its preliminary report on the purported probe of the former Kano State Governor. In… []

Rt. Hon. Dr. Ali JC : God’s Gift To Gombe State and Humanity

— Rt. Hon. Dr. Ali JC  By Ali Ismail  Upon scrutinizing the labyrinthine world of politics, it becomes evident that authentic leaders are those who not only demonstrate exceptional proficiency in the art of governance, but also personify the very essence of selflessness and service to humanity. The Nigerian parliament, a bastion of democratic expression, has borne witness to the ascendance of numerous illustrious figures,… []

Eid al-Fitr: Governor Releases 222 Inmates From Correctional Centres Across The State

— Gov. Dikko Umaru Radda By Adeola Idris  Celebrating this year Eid al-Fitr,  Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has secured the release of 222 inmates detained in correctional facilities across the state. The inmates were detained due to their inability to pay fines imposed by courts for minor commercial and non-capital offenses. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Fadila Muhammad Dikko, conveyed… []

APC Guber Screening: No Cause for Alarm – Ariyomo

— Engr. Tunji Light Ariyomo By Adeola Idris  Our attention has been drawn to the recent list of cleared aspirants for the coming Governorship primary election of the APC in Ondo State and the concerns expressed by our supporters over the name of our principal, Engr. Olatunji Ariyomo, FNSE. We hereby appeal to the people of Ondo State that Engr. Tunji Light Ariyomo is in… []

Edo Deputy Gov., Phillip Shaibu Sacked, Replaced With 37-year-old Omobayo Godwins

— Obaseki, Shaibu By St. Johnson Adegboyega. Adeola Idris and Muyiwa Akinola  Governor Godwin Obaseki has named 37-year-old Omobayo Godwins as his Deputy shortly after the impeachment of Philip Shaibu. The inauguration of Omobayo is scheduled for Monday in Benin City’s Edo State Government. However the embattled Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu has rejected his impeachment by the state House of Assembly, describing it… []

Ondo Guber Primary: APC Youth Group Declares Support For Ife Oyedele

— Engr. Ifeoluwa Oyedele By Adeola Idris A politically inclined Youth group in Ondo State under the aegis of Ondo State All Progressives Congress Youth Movement (APCYM) has expressed its determination and readiness to work unanimously for Engr. Ifeoluwa Oyedele to emerge as the party’s flagbearer for the November gubernatorial election in the state. In a statement released in Akure on Saturday after the group’s… []

Rivers APC Attacks Fubara Of Scheming Against Rivers Assembly

— Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara  By Adeola Idris  The Caretaker Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, has accused Governor Siminalayi of plotting to procure court injunctions to stifle the State House of Assembly from carrying out its functions. Mr Okocha, who made this accusation against the governor during a press briefing at his office in Port Harcourt earlier… []

Abba Yusuf Sets Up Panel To Probe Political Violence, Misappropriation Of Funds During Ganduje’s Tenure

— Gov. Abba Yusuf and Ganduje By Divine John Ukpong Kano State governor, Abba Yusuf has set up two judicial panels to probe cases of political violence and misappropriation of public assets during the previous administration. Yusuf, in a statement on Thursday by Sanusi Bature, his media aide, said the panels will also look into cases of missing persons in the state, from 2015 to… []

Unbelievable: Ondo Ex Governor’s Widow Repossessed As Akeredolu’s Younger Brother, Wole Takes Over Ex First Lady

— Late Akeredolu and wife By Bunmi Onakan  Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, widow of  former governor of Ondo State Rotimi Akeredolu has been repossessed Repossesed? Yes, the Emeabiam Community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State has decided to hand over their daughter, who is late Aketi’s widow to his younger brother, Wole Akeredolu. Recall Aketi, who handed over to his then deputy, Lucky… []

2nd Wife Saga: Trouble In Kogi Government House As  Bello’s Wife Takes Full Control, Ododo’s Wife Relegated

– Former governor Yahaya and his successor,  Usman Ododo By Adeola Idris  There seems to be no peace in the new home of Kogi State governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Lord Lugard Government House. The information at Metropolix Online disposal revealed that the governor may soon marry another wife. The supposed wife-to-be is none other than the former First Lady’s sister. According to the news… []

EDO 2024: Confusion As Labour Party Leadership Endorses PDP’s Ighodalo

– As Labour Party leadership endorses PDP’s Asue Ighodalo  By St. Johnson Adegboyega  The senatorial leadership of the Labour Party in Edo Central have publicly endorsed the candidacy of Barr. Asue Ighodalo ahead of the start of campaigns on the 21st of April 2024. Barr. Ighodalo’s delegation, which included the former speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Friday Itulah, was received… []

FCT High Court Orders Detention of Senator Benson Konbowei At Kuje Correctional Centre

— Sen. Benson Konbowei By St. Johnson Adegboyega  In a recent ruling by Justice Christopher Oba at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Apo, Abuja, Senator Benson Konbowei of Bayelsa Central has been remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre. This decision stems from allegations of forgery regarding the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) exemption certificate attributed to the lawmaker. Senator Konbowei, who pleaded… []

Edo: CJ Reviews Panel, Drops Two profs From Shaibu’s Impeachment Panel

– Philip Shaibu, embattled Deputy Governor of Edo State By Adeola Idris  The Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, on Monday, reviewed the panel constituted to probe the state’s Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu. The CJ raised the probe panel at the instance of the state House of Assembly, which on March 12, commenced impeachment proceedings against Shaibu. The Assembly said the impeachment proceedings… []

Ondo 2024: Clash In Aiyedatiwa, Akinterinwa Camps Over Billboards Destruction

– Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa  By Adeola Idris  As the April 15th governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State is fast approaching, the Wale Akinterinwa Campaign Organisation, on Sunday, alleged that the destruction of its billboards by thugs suspected to be supporters of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Both Aiyedatiwa and Akinterinwa are among the APC governorship aspirants in Ondo State. In a… []