Politics

Senator Resigns After Suspension Over Budget Padding

– Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi By Adeola Idris  Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi, has resigned from his position as the Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum. His letter of resignation addressed to the secretary of the forum came less than an hour after he was suspended on the floor of the senate on Tuesday. He was suspended after his failure to defend his allegation that the… []

PDP Chieftain Dumps Party Hours After Meeting With Otti

– Hon. Uzosike during the visit to Gov. Alex Otti  By Adeola Idris  A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the immediate past Abia State House of Assembly member representing Umuahia South State constituency Hon. Jerry Uzosike has resigned his membership from the party few hours after meeting Governor Alex Otti. Uzosike in a letter dated 11 March 2024 and copied to the… []

Peter Obi not the politician we need – Vivour-Rhodes, Lagos LP guber candidate

– Lagos LP gubernatorial candidate, Vivour Rhodes, The Labour Party, LP, governorship candidate in Lagos state for the 2023 general election, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has said that the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is the leader Nigeria needs. Rhodes-Vivour, speaking on the Honest Bunch Podcast, however said Obi is not the politician “we need for us”. “Peter Obi is the leader that we need for Nigeria, but not the politician we need… []

2024: We Can Enthrone A New Ondo State Together- Governorship Aspirant, John Akinmurele

– John Akinmurele, Governorship Aspirant, Ondo State  By St. Johnson Adegboyega  An old African proverb proclaims, “It is the young trees that make up the forest.” What this means in the present context is that Africa’s youth will determine its future. Indeed, Africa will not rise unless young people provide leadership and leverage their tech-savviness to mobilise for the realisation of better policies – policies… []

Ningi Risks Senate Suspension Over Statement On Alleged N3trn Budget Padding

  – Sen. Abdul Ningi  By Adegboyega Johnson  Senator representing Bauchi central, Abdul Ningi could be handed a suspension over the allegation that the 2024 appropriation bill was padded by N3 trillion. At the weekend, Ningi, who is the chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, said “huge damage” has been done to the north and the entire country with the budget. The national assembly had passed a… []

I’m Willing To Leave Office If It Will Bring Peace To The State- Rivers Gov, – Siminalayi Fubara

– Gov. Siminalayi Fubara By Adeola Idris  Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara says no sacrifice is too big for him to make for the restoration of peace in the state. Fubara spoke on Thursday in an interview with AIT. The governor said he is willing to leave office if it will bring peace to the south-south state. “No sacrifice will be too big for… []

EXCLUSIVE: Northern Senators Attack Akpabio Over Alleged N4trn Budget Padding

-Senate during session By Adeola Idris,  Muyiwa Akinola Representatives of the 58-member Nothern Senators Forum led by its chairman, Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi), confronted Mr Akpabio at a meeting on Thursday over alleged padding of the 2024 budget with about N4 trillion worth of projects. The incident happened in the latter’s Guest House located in the Maitama District of Abuja. Apart from Mr Akpabio, were… []

Rivers State APC Blasts Fubara “You are disrespecting Tinubu”

– Nyesom Wike, Fubara By Adeola Idris  Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has been accused of disrespecting the President, Ahmed Tinubu. The state chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC told the governor amid his rift with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike. The APC Caretaker committee Chairman in the state, Tony Okocha, said Fubara has not fulfilled all the… []

Edo 2024: Factors That May Work Against Obaseki’s Assumed Political Power

– Gov. Godwin Obaseki By Bunmi Onakan  With Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki picking Asuen Ighodalo as a possible successor, the battle for the most exalted position in the state has instesified. The acceptability of Ighodalo across Edo State poses a serious challenge to his aspiration as many party leaders and stakeholders across the state have vehemently opposed his aspiration. Although some people believe that… []

Pro- Asiwaju Groups Call For Stop To Persecution Of Ehis On Terrorism, Arson Charges

– The groups during the press conference By Adeola Idris  Pro- Asiwaju groups, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, and the Asiwaju Transformation Vanguard, have called for stop to persecution of Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara on terrorism, arson charges. Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court Abuja had issued a warrant for the arrest of Edison Ehie over… []

Dissolution of Ondo Cabinet Done In Good Faith -Aiyedatiwa Says As Govt Swears In Adelami As Deputy Gov.

– Dr. Olaide Adelami By Adeola Idris  A former Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly, Dr. Olaide Adelami has been sworn in as the new Deputy Governor of Ondo State. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of Adelami, in Akure, the state capital, Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa said the dissolution of the cabinet inherited from the late governor Rotimi Akeredolu was done in good faith…. []

Breaking: Supreme Court affirms Fintiri’s election as Adamawa Governor

– Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri By Bunmi Onakan  Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri has been declared the duly elected Governor the state by the Supreme Court. Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, had declared Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as winner of the March 11 gubernatorial polls. His victory was, however, challenged in court by Senator Aisha Dahiru Binani of the All… []

Makinde Hosts S/West Speakers, Reiterates Call For Establishment Of State Police

– Gov. Seyi Makinde By Adeola Idris  As conference of S/West Speakers visits Governor of Oyo state, ‘Seyi Makinde, the governor has, again, called for the establishment of state police, noting that it has become imperative to surmount the insecurity challenges facing different parts of the country. The governor, who maintained that the refusal of the Federal Government to approve South-West Governors’ demand to establish… []

Fubara Appoints Former Rivers State Speaker, Edison Ehie, As Chief Of Staff.

– Newly appointed Rivers State Chief Of Staff, Hon. Edison Ehie  By Adeola Idris  The Rivers State Government, under the leadership of Governor Sim Fubara, has recently unveiled new appointments within its cabinet. PRESS RELEASE: OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, the Governor of Rivers State, has approved the appointment of the following individuals… []

Court Declares Kenneth Udeze Authentic National Chairman of Action Alliance

– Chief Kenneth Udeze By Adeola Idris  Chief Kenneth Udeze has been declared the authentic National Chairman of the Action Alliance (AA) by the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja. Udeze’s chairmanship was affirmed by a three-member panel yesterday, after dismissing the appeal filed by Adekunle Omoaje against the judgement of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The appellate court in the… []

Dapo Abiodun Finally Speaks On Ogun Assembly Speaker’s Impeachment

– Gov. Dapo Abiodun By Adeola Idris Dapo Abiodun, the Governor of Ogun State, on Thursday, broke his silence on the impeachment of the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Olakunle Oluomo, linking it to long-standing “internal wrangling” in the Assembly. According to Abiodun, the internal wrangling at the Assembly had persisted and degenerated despite several interventions. Oluomo was impeached on Tuesday by… []

Certificate Forgery: Court Fixes March 21 For Kwara Rep Member Arraignment

– Saba Adamu By Adeola Idris March 21 has been fixed by a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) high court sitting in Apo, Abuja for the arraignment of Saba Adamu, a lawmaker representing Edu/Moro/Patigi federal constituency, Kwara north-central, in the house of representatives. The inspector-general of police (IGP) instituted a five-count charge marked CR/97/2022, bordering on the alleged falsification of academic certificate against Adamu. The lawmaker… []

Ahead Edo 2024: Don’t Use Tinubu’s Name To Lie – APC Stalwarts Warn Oshiomole

– Adams Oshiomole By Adeola Idris  The crisis presently rocking the forthcoming All Progressive Congress (APC) gubernatorial primary election in Edo state scheduled for the 17th of February 2024 may not abate as expected soon as over thirty contestants has indicated interest in contesting the election but last week a committee was set up to prone the names of the contestants. A lot of misleading… []

Ondo: Gov Aiyedatiwa Dissolves State Executive Council, Sacks All Akeredolu’s Aides

– Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa By Adeola Idris  The Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has dissolved the State Executive Council, with immediate effect. Aiyedatiwa also sacked all Senior Special Assistants, SSAs, and Special Assistants, SAs. The governor took over the reins of leadership in the state following the death of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. Akeredolu died on December 27, 2023, at a German hospital following a… []

BREAKING: Ogun Speaker, Oluomo impeached

– Impeached Speaker of Ogun State Assembly, Kunle Oluomo By Adeola Idris  Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Kunle Oluomo has been impeached. Oluomo has been enmeshed in allegations ranging from financial fraud to leadership tussle at the state assembly. His impeachment may not be unconnected to the many allegations against him. In his place, Hon Oludaisi Elemide has been appointed as the… []