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Rivers Crisis: Tinubu should nudge Wike too, says former presidential aide
Former presidential aide, Laolu Akande, has called on President Bola Tinubu to take a balanced approach in addressing…
People Bought Ministerial Positions in Tinubu’s Government – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasiru El-Rufai, has claimed that politicians paid money to secure ministerial positions in President…
House of Reps Rejects VAT Increase, Maintains 7.5% Rate
The House of Representatives has decided to keep Nigeria’s Value Added Tax (VAT) at 7.5% and rejected a…
Governor Fubara to Re-Present 2025 Budget to Rivers Assembly
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has formally written to the State House of Assembly, informing lawmakers of his…
Jandor Meets Tinubu, Atiku, and Other Leaders After Leaving PDP
Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran, also known as Jandor, has met with several key political figures, including President Bola Tinubu…
Natasha’s Petition ‘Dead on Arrival,’ Says Jimoh Ibrahim
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Chairman of the Senate Interparliamentary Committee, has dismissed the petition filed by suspended Senator Natasha…
In New Book, Obasanjo Blasts Buhari’s Anti-corruption Record, Warns Tinubu May Be Worse
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has strongly criticized the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, calling it the worst…
FG Fires Back at Obasanjo, Says Critics Are Free Not To Use Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
The Federal Government has responded to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s criticism of the N15.6 trillion Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway…
Lawmakers Approve Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tax reform bills after months of debate and…
I Was Tempted to Change ABUAD to ‘Girls Only’ Varsity – Babalola
Chief Afe Babalola (SAN), the founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has expressed deep concern over the…
Emefiele Ignored Buhari’s Naira Redesign Plan, Witness Tells Court
A witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Chinedu Eneanya, told the Federal Capital Territory High…
I Remain a loyal APC Member and I Like to be Addressed as Such – Buhari
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has reaffirmed his loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that he remains…
I’m Ready to Work With Peter Obi For Vibrant Opposition – Bauchi Gov
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has expressed his readiness to collaborate with the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate,…
Consider Rivers People, Embrace Peace, Fubara Begs Lawmakers
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has urged members of the state House of Assembly to set aside…
PDP Crisis: Damagum Disowns Pro-Wike South South Congress
The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Umar Damagum, has distanced the party from…
I Consulted Buhari Before Leaving APC – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasiru El-Rufai has confirmed that his decision to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
Senator Natasha Sues Akpabio, Others for Contempt Over Suspension
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central Senatorial District has taken legal action against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and…
JUST IN: Rivers Assembly Asks DSS to Probe CJ Over Age Falsification
The Rivers State House of Assembly has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate the…
JUST IN: Peter Obi Meets Bauchi Governor Behind Closed Doors
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election and former governor of Anambra State,…
Lagos-Calabar Highway Project Wasteful, Corrupt – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has strongly criticized the N15.6 trillion Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, describing it as both…
Natasha Suspended for Gross Misconduct, Not Harassment Claim, Senate Replies IPU
The Nigerian Senate has responded to allegations regarding the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, clarifying that it was…
Boko Haram Attack Foiled as Governor Zulum’s Convoy Rescues Kidnapped Victims
Security personnel escorting the convoy of Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, successfully disrupted a Boko Haram…
Impeaching Fubara Not a Criminal Offence – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has stated that impeaching…
Clark Family Warns Against Unauthorized Fund Solicitation for Late Patriarch’s Burial
The family of the late Pa Edwin Clark has disowned individuals allegedly seeking financial support for his burial…
Akpabio Not Bound to Appear Before IPU, Says Aide
The camp of Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed claims that he is obligated to appear before the…
Tinubu Backs Obasa’s Return as Lagos Speaker, Overrules Akande Panel
President Bola Tinubu has intervened in the leadership dispute within the Lagos State House of Assembly, backing Mudashiru…
Fubara Playing Politics with Budget Presentation – Rivers Assembly
The Rivers State House of Assembly has rejected claims by Governor Siminalayi Fubara that he was prevented from…
Again, Senate Summons Security Chiefs for Talks on Nationwide Insecurity
The Nigerian Senate is set to meet again with the country’s top security chiefs next week in Abuja…
Four Edo Lawmakers Join APC
Four lawmakers from the Edo State House of Assembly have left their political parties and joined the All…
I Made Frantic Efforts to Reach Amaewhule, Lawmakers But Failed – Fubara
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has stated that he was prevented from entering the Assembly Quarters to present…
Peter Obi Will Dump LP to Join APC — Tinubu’s Aide
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, has stated that Peter Obi, the Labour…
Tinubu Meets with Obasa, Meranda, Other Lagos Lawmakers in Closed-Door Meeting at Aso Rock
President Bola Tinubu held a private meeting with Lagos State lawmakers at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The…
Rivers Crisis: INC Warns of Serious Consequences if Fubara is Impeached
The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has cautioned that any attempt to remove Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara from…
We‘ll Take Action After Listening to Both Sides – IPU assures Natasha
The President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Tulia Ackson, has assured Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan that the organization…
Wike Slams Fubara’s Letter to Rivers Assembly, Calls It ‘Useless
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has strongly criticized Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, over…
BREAKING: 27 Lawmakers Bar Fubara From Entering Assembly to Present Budget
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, was denied access to the official quarters of the state House of Assembly…
Unless I’m Poisoned, I Still Have 3 Years – Uzodimma Hints on Next Imo Governor
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has given an idea of the kind of leader that might succeed him…
How Rivers Govt Can Approach S’Court Judgement on Allocation Stoppage – Farah Dagogo
The recent Supreme Court ruling directing the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to withhold federal allocations to Rivers…
N5bn Vehicle Purchase Sparks New Rift Between Obasa and Meranda
The purchase of vehicles worth N5 billion for lawmakers in the Lagos State House of Assembly has deepened…
Reps Probe Rising Oil, Pipeline Vandalism
The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the frequent vandalism of oil and gas pipelines across…
Katsina Distributes Cash, Food to 7,220 Widows, Others
The Katsina State Government has begun distributing financial aid and food supplies to 7,220 widows and underprivileged women…
Supreme Court Dismisses Rivers State’s Case Against EFCC Over Odili’s Probe
The Supreme Court has dismissed two appeals filed by the Attorney General of Rivers State and the Speaker…
Rivers Crisis: President Tinubu Urges Fubara to Uphold Rule Of Law as Governor
President Bola Tinubu has called for strict adherence to the rule of law as a means to restore…
Suspended Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Takes Case Against Akpabio to UN, Inter-Parliamentary Union
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was suspended from the Nigerian Senate, has taken her case to the Inter-Parliamentary Union…
Governor Abiodun Demands Nigerian Air Force Base in Ogun
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has called for the establishment of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) base in…
Rivers Will Boil if Fubara is Impeached, Group warns
A pro-Governor Siminalayi Fubara group, Supreme Council for Sim Worldwide has strongly warned against any attempt to impeach…
2027: El Rufai Will Add Value to SDP – Agunloye
The National Secretary of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr. Olu Agunloye, has stated that the defection of…
Nnamdi Kanu: New Trial Judge Didn’t Step Down, Federal High Court Clarifies
The Federal High Court has denied claims that the newly assigned judge in the case of Nnamdi Kanu,…
JUST IN: President Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointments
President Bola Tinubu has made key appointments in the education sector, naming Dr. Mohammed Aminu as the new…
BREAKING: Reps Order NCC to Shut Down Porn Sites Nationwide
The Nigerian House of Representatives has ordered a complete shutdown of pornographic websites across the country. The lawmakers…
Lawmakers Call for Immediate Suspension of CBN’s ATM Charge Increase
The House of Representatives has called for an immediate suspension of the new ATM transaction charges introduced by…
Supreme Court Affirms Aiyedatiwa’s Victory, Dismisses Ajayi’s Appeal
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, dismissing an appeal by the…
Trump Pledges to Buy Tesla in Support of Elon Musk amid Growing Backlash
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he will purchase a Tesla to show his support for the…
Soludo Denies Banning Evangelism, Says Action Was Against Noise Pollution
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has denied claims that he banned evangelism in the state. He clarified…
EDO: Reps Commend Okpebholo’s Security Efforts, Push for Military Base in Edo
The House of Representatives has applauded Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for setting up a Joint Security…
June 12 Annulment: IBB and His Gang Must Be Dragged to Icc For Genocide
The monthly Boiling Point Arena discussion took a heated turn on Sunday as panelists revisited the controversy surrounding…
‘He Had Stroke’ – Taraba Govt Addresses Deputy Governor’s Absence
The Taraba State government has provided an update on the prolonged absence of Deputy Governor Aminu Alkali, confirming…
PDP Dismisses Okocha’s Call for Fubara’s Resignation, Says It Lacks Merit
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State has strongly criticized the Tony Okocha-led All Progressives Congress (APC)…
No Kogi Citizen Should Go To Bed Hungry – Ododo
Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo has pledged that no citizen of the state should go to bed hungry…
Natasha’s Suspension: Senate Rules Out Reversal, Akpabio Queries Suit
The Nigerian Senate has ruled out any possibility of lifting the six-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who…
Rivers Crisis: Fubara Vows to Fight Back Impeachment Threats as PDP Slams Opposition
The Rivers State political crisis has deepened as Governor Siminalayi Fubara faces growing calls for his resignation or…
Court Sets March 17 for Hearing in Obasa’s Suit Against Lagos Assembly Members
The Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has adjourned the hearing of a lawsuit filed by the reinstated…
Teaming Up With Losers Won’t Unseat Incumbent, Bwala tells El-Rufai
Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has criticized former Kaduna State Governor,…
Tinubu Hosts Wike, Fubara, Governors, Other Officials for Iftar at Aso Rock
President Bola Tinubu hosted an Iftar dinner at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, bringing together top political figures,…
Nigeria on Right Path Under Tinubu, Presidency Replies Catholic Bishops
The Nigerian government has assured citizens that the country is making progress under President Bola Tinubu, despite concerns…
Resign or Be Impeached – Okocha-led Rivers APC to Fubara
The All Progressives Congress (APC) faction in Rivers State, led by Tony Okocha, has called on Governor Siminalayi…
Why I Resigned from APC – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing a departure…
Drama as Obasa Changes Legal Counsel in Assembly Case
The crisis within the Lagos State House of Assembly has taken another turn as reinstated Speaker Mudashiru Obasa…
PDP Crisis: Supreme Court Reserves Judgment in Samuel Anyanwu’s Sack Appeal
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has reserved judgment in the case involving Samuel Anyanwu, the embattled National Secretary…
Falana Slams Senate Over Suspension of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Calls it ‘Legislative Recklessness’
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has strongly condemned the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Nigerian Senate,…
Lawyer Faults Soludo’s Ban on Public Preaching, ₦500,000 Fine
Human rights lawyer Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor has strongly criticized Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo over his decision to…
Court Postpones Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Case Against Senate Probe to March 25
The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the hearing of a case filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan,…
BREAKING: El-Rufai Dumps APC for SDP
Former Kaduna State Governor and founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nasir El-Rufai, has officially left…
In Good News Take, Inside Sources Applauds End of Fuel Importation
Former presidential aide Laolu Akande has hailed the end of fuel importation in Nigeria as a significant national…
Former Presidential Spokesman Joins Tinubu in Celebrating Osinbajo at 68
Former presidential aide, Laolu Akande, has joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in celebrating former Vice President Prof. Yemi…
Abacha’s Family Rejects Babangida’s Claim on June 12 Annulment
The family of late General Sani Abacha has strongly denied claims made by former military leader General Ibrahim…
Tension Mounts as SGF Delays Appointment Letters for 72 River Basin Officials
Tension is rising among 72 newly appointed officials of 12 River Basin Development Authorities due to the unexplained…
PDP Leadership Tussle: Anyanwu Challenges Udeh-Okoye Over NEC Meeting Postponement
The battle for the position of National Secretary in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has intensified between Senator…
Osun Government Insists on $20M Fraud Probe as APC Backs Oyetola
The Osun State Government has maintained its stance on investigating allegations of a $20 million fraud linked to…
2027: El-Rufai meets Aregbesola, Bakare in Lagos
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, met with former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, and Pastor Tunde Bakare…
‘Dey Your Dey’ – Rivers Lawmakers Reject Fubara’s Invitation, Give Condition to Attend Meeting
The political standoff in Rivers State has intensified as members of the state House of Assembly, led by…
Osun APC Rejects Adeleke’s $20 Million Fraud Allegations Against Oyetola
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly denied allegations made by Governor Ademola…
Kaduna Governor Removes Tax Clearance Requirement for Scholarships
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has taken a significant step to make education more accessible for students from…
I Never Called For Your Resignation, Saraki chides Akpabio
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has denied allegations that he is part of a group pushing for Senate…
JUST IN: Rivers State Governor Fubara Invites Amaewhule, Pro-Wike Lawmakers to Meeting
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has invited 27 lawmakers loyal to former governor and current Minister of the…
PDP Governors Reject Claims of Backing El-Rufai/Obi 2027 Ticket
Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have denied rumors suggesting that five of their members are supporting…
APC, PDP Trade Blame Over Akpabio’s Alleged Role in EFCC Probe of Ex-Gov Emmanuel
Political tensions are rising in Akwa Ibom State as the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic…
Adeleke Petitions EFCC, Accuses Ex-Governor Oyetola of Misappropriating $20m, ₦1.5bn
The Osun State Government has formally asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate former governor…
Natasha: Every Beautiful Woman Faces Sexual Gestures – Ex-Senator
Former lawmaker Senator Ayodele Arise has weighed in on the sexual harassment allegation made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan…
Natasha Traumatised Me, Senate With Sexual Harassment Allegation — Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied allegations of sexual harassment made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who…
Tinubu Celebrates Osinbajo at 68, Acknowledges 2023 Presidential Bid
President Bola Tinubu has extended warm birthday wishes to former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as he marks his…
Happy 68th Birthday to Prof. Yemi Osinbajo
A True Patriot Happy Birthday to Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, a patriot whose leadership, wisdom, and service have uplifted…
Edo Governor Approves N1bn Loan for Market Women
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved N1 billion in soft loans for market women across the…
Tinubu Rejects N942bn Census Budget, Proposes NYSC Members for Cost Reduction
President Bola Tinubu has turned down the proposed N942 billion budget for the upcoming national population and housing…
BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu’s Case Finally Reassigned to Another Judge
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has reassigned the case of Nnamdi Kanu,…
We’ll Broker Peace Between Akpoti-Uduaghan, Akpabio – FG
The Federal Government has stepped into the ongoing leadership crisis in the National Assembly following the suspension of…
Rivers Assembly Extends Deadline for RSIEC Officials to Appear Before Lawmakers
The Rivers State House of Assembly has extended the deadline for the chairman and commissioners of the Rivers…
Forthcoming Hearing On Nigeria at US Congress
Subcommittee Hearing 03.12.2025 9:00am 2200 Rayburn Africa Subcommittee Hearing Notice Committee Repository Witnesses Ms. Nina Shea Senior Fellow…