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BREAKING: Reps in Closed-Door Meeting with Rivers Sole Administrator, Ibas
The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee on Rivers State has convened a closed-door meeting with the Sole…
Coalitions For 2027 and Realignments For New Direction by Dr Olu Agunloye
By Dr Olu Agunloye … the policies, (in)actions of President Tinubu are fast producing a two-party state of…
Insecurity: North-West Group asks President Tinubu to Sack Defence Minister
The North West Development Vanguard (NWDV) has accused Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Mohammad Badaru Abubakar, of failing in his…
Opposition Leaders Lack Stamina and Conviction, Should Learn from Tinubu — Laolu Akande
Former presidential aide, Laolu Akande, has called out Nigeria’s political leadership, accusing them of lacking the political will…
Nwoko Welcomes Oborevwori’s APC Move as ‘New Dawn’ for Delta Politics
Senator Ned Nwoko, who represents Delta North in the National Assembly, has hailed the recent political shift by…
Delta Defections Disappointing and Painful, Says PDP Leader Damagum
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the recent wave of defections by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other…
LG Election: Youth Group Buys N5m Nomination Form for Obasa’s Son in Agege
AbdulGaniyu Obasa, son of the Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, has received a major boost…
Weak National Assembly Enabled Tinubu’s Breach of Constitution in Rivers – Amaechi
A former governor of Rivers State and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has blamed the National Assembly for…
Emergency Rule: Rivers Administrator to Face Reps Today
The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), was expected to appear before the House of…
NEC Postpones State Police Talk Despite Rising Insecurity
The National Economic Council has once again put off discussions on the creation of state police, even as…
Defections: We’re Not Distracted in Quest to Defeat Tinubu in 2027 — Atiku’s Coalition
The anti-Tinubu coalition spearheaded by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stated that it remains committed to its…
Okpebholo Denies N6bn Payment to Terrorist Group in Edo
Gov. Monday Okpebholo has strongly denied claims that his administration approved or paid N6 billion as compensation to…
LP Crisis: I’m Still National Chairman, There’s No Controversy – Abure
The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Barrister Julius Abure, has declared that there is no crisis over…
Defections: Atiku is a Loser Again – Presidency
The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, has taken a swipe…
2027: Northern Support Slipping Away, Step Aside for Fresh Leadership – Baba-Ahmed Writes Tinubu
Former Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has called on the president…
I’ll Ensure Tinubu Will Be Nigeria’s Last Bad President – Adebayo
Prince Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 presidential race, has made a bold…
Rivers Sole Administrator Ibas Attends NEC Meeting in Aso Rock
Vice President Kashim Shettima is currently leading the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa in…
2027: All States in Southern Nigeria Will Vote For Tinubu’s – Joe Igbokwe
A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has confidently asserted that no state in…
Defections to APC Driven by Fear, Not Loyalty – Momodu
The publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu, has accused President Bola Tinubu of using intimidation to pressure opposition…
Killings: Enough Is Enough – Tinubu Orders Security Chiefs to Act Fast
President Bola Tinubu has directed top security officials to take immediate and decisive action against the rising cases…
Anti-party Activities: Atiku, Wike Should Leave PDP Immediately — Bode George
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olabode George, has urged former Vice President Atiku…
Lagos LG Vice Chairman Withdraws From Chairmanship Race, Backs Obasa’s Son
Mr Oluwagbenga Abiola, Vice Chairman of Agege Local Government in Lagos State, has officially stepped down from the…
Laolu Akande’s Tribute to Plateau Victims Earns Widespread Praise, Rekindles Memories of His Presidential Era
Former Presidential Spokesperson, Laolu Akande, has stirred national reflection and commendation with his latest intervention—an emotional listing of…
Obi Pays Respects to Pope Francis in Vatican City
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, traveled to Vatican City on Wednesday, where he joined…
We Didn’t Know Oborevwori Would Ruin PDP — Ozobo
The defection of Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives…
Why We Defected to APC — Oborevwori, Okowa, PDP Stakeholders
In a major development in Delta State politics, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, his predecessor Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, and other…
JUST IN: Tinubu, Security Chiefs Hold Closed-Door Meeting Over Escalating Violence in Plateau, Benue
President Bola Tinubu is currently holding a high-level security meeting with top military leaders and the Inspector-General of…
BREAKING: FG Disburses N50bn to Settle ASUU, Varsity Staff Allowances
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, has revealed that the Federal Government has approved and released the…
BREAKING: Okowa, Oborevwori, Others Dump PDP for APC
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and his predecessor, Ifeanyi Okowa, along with several top political figures in the…
AGF Vows to Address Petition for Investigation into Ex-NNPCL Boss Mele Kyari
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has assured Nigerians that there…
FG Declares Minna Airport as Alternative to Abuja Airport
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna, Niger State, has now been declared as the official alternative…
Shehu Sani Supports Uba Sani’s Decision to Revoke School Lands Sold by El-Rufai
Former Senator for Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has praised the recent move by Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani,…
Benue Killings: We Need Help, Not State of Emergency - Governor Alia Tells FG
Amid the rising violence in Benue State, Governor Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia has appealed to the Federal Government…
JUST IN: Osun Rep Wole Oke Dumps PDP
Oluwole Oke, a member of the House of Representatives, has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ending…
Labour Party Senator May Join APC Soon, Says Edo Governor’s Aide
The Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Political Mobilisation and Engagement, Eugene Utubor, has revealed that…
Senate Fires Back at Bakare Over ‘Rubber-stamp’ Remark
The Senate on Tuesday fired back at Pastor Tunde Bakare following his criticism of the 10th National Assembly…
Wike’s Allies Secure PDP Control in Bayelsa, Edo
The South-South Zonal Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a bold step by reshuffling…
Emergency Rule: Fubara to Reconsider Position After Meeting Tinubu
There are indications that Rivers State’s suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, may be preparing to soften his stance in…
Buhari, El-Rufai, Others Owe North an Apology — Uba Sani
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has called on former Northern Nigerian leaders to admit their role in…
Minister Orders Probe Into Alleged N5.2m NSCDC Extortion Case
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has taken swift action in response to a disturbing claim that officers…
Protesters Storm Justice Ministry, Demand Probe Into Ex-NNPCL Boss Mele Kyari
Protesters holding placards and banners gathered outside the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja on Tuesday, calling for…
Land Grabbing Not New in Plateau, But Govt Needs Plan To End Killings, Punish Intruders – Gen. Atolagbe
Retired Major General Anthony Atolagbe, a former Commander of Operation SAFE HAVEN in Plateau State, has decried the…
Tariffs in Nigeria Are Tools of Monopoly for the Powerful, Not Economic Growth – Prof Nimi Wariboko
Prof Nimi Wariboko, Professor of Social Ethics at Boston University, has decried the country’s use of tariffs as…
LG Poll: APC Sets N5.5m Nomination Fee for Aspirants
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially rolled out its financial requirements for candidates contesting in the upcoming…
PDP Crisis: Bode George Slams Atiku For Meeting Buhari
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar…
PHOTOS: Tinubu Returns to Abuja After UK, France Trip
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday night, returned to Abuja following a working visit to Europe that lasted more…
2027: Buhari’s Endorsement Not Needed to Defeat Tinubu – Babachir Lawal
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has stated that the backing of former President…
Tinubu to Meet Security Chiefs Over Killings in Plateau, Benue
President Bola Tinubu is expected to hold a critical security meeting with service chiefs following his return to…
2027: Governor Bala Mohammed’s Posters Seen Across Bauchi
Posters of Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, bearing the message “Kaura for President 2027,” have been…
APC, National Assembly Planning to Enable Diaspora Nigerians Vote — Ganduje
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has said that discussions are ongoing…
Plateau Killings: Mutfwang Holds Crisis Meeting With Key Stakeholders
The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Monday gathered top political, religious, and traditional leaders in Jos for…
‘He Was a Humble Servant and Voice for the Poor’ – Tinubu Mourns Pope Francis
President Bola Tinubu has joined the global Christian community in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, describing the…
I’ll Keep Working for Peace and Humanity – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he will continue dedicating his life to building peace and helping people,…
No Deal Finalised Yet on Enugu Airport Concession — Keyamo
The Minister for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has cleared the air on reports claiming that a…
GOCOP Congratulates Femi Soneye on NIPR Spokesperson of the Year 2025 Win
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has congratulated Mr Femi Soneye for his recent recognition as the…
APC Suspends Secretary Over Alleged Breach of Constitution
The All Progressive Congress in Ahiaukwu Ward 2, Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State has suspended…
Senate Shifts Resumption Date to May 6
The leadership of the 10th Nigerian Senate has changed its earlier scheduled resumption date. Originally, the lawmakers were…
Killings: Shettima Visits Plateau Today as Danjuma Urges Nigerians to Defend Themselves
Amid renewed violence across Plateau and Benue states, Vice President Kashim Shettima is expected to visit Plateau State…
Report Me if You Can, I Stand by My Words – Falana tells Wike
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has openly dared the Minister of the Federal…
I’m Not Defecting to APC – PDP Governor
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has come out publicly to shut down circulating claims that he is planning…
Malami, CPC Allies Allegedly Began Anti-Tinubu Plot in 2024 — Obono-Obla
Malami, others in the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) started working against President Bola Tinubu barely a year…
Insecurity: Senate Drafting Law to Establish State Police – Bamidele
The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, has said the National Assembly is currently working on a legal…
“Please Don’t Throw Away This Peace”: Shettima Cautions Against Political Rifts in Kano
Vice President Kashim Shettima has appealed for calm and unity in Kano State, warning that political infighting could…
Don’t Play the Role of God – Bakare Warns Tinubu
Pastor Tunde Bakare, Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC), has issued a stern warning to…
North Will Soon Decide Who to Support in 2027 – Baba-Ahmed
Former Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Political Matters, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has said that the northern…
Labour Party Distances Itself from Baba-Ahmed’s Comments on Tinubu
The leadership of the Labour Party (LP) has officially disowned comments made by its former vice presidential candidate…
Fresh Facts Emerge Over Reported Clash Between Minister Tuggar and Bauchi Governor Mohammed
Following reports about a tense confrontation between Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, and Bauchi State Governor, Bala…
Drama as Bauchi Deputy Governor Slaps Foreign Minister Tuggar
There was mild drama at the Emir’s Palace in Bauchi on Friday, when an alleged physical altercation between…
No One Barred Me From Aso Rock – Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has described as mischievous, reports making the rounds that he has been barred from entering…
Makinde Will Not Run for Presidency in 2027, Says Fayose
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has revealed that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, will not be contesting…
US Judge Stops Trump’s Govt from Mass Sackings at CFPB
A US federal judge, Amy Berman Jackson, issued a ruling on Friday that suspended the mass firings carried…
PDP Governors Favor Tinubu Over Atiku, Says Fayose
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has revealed that many governors in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) prefer…
I’ll Work Against Atiku in 2027 – Fayose
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has declared his intention to strongly oppose any bid by former Vice…
PDP Lawmaker, Guber Candidate, Others Defect to Labour Party in Abia
The opposition camp in Abia State is getting smaller as several top political figures have crossed over to…
JUST IN: FG Shuts Down Enugu Airport
The Federal Government has announced that the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu State will be closed for…
If Tinubu is Smart, He Won’t Contest in 2027 — Datti Baba-Ahmed
The former Vice Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
Easter Message: Nigeria Will Overcome Its Challenges Like Christ Conquered Death – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu, in his Easter message to Nigerians, offered hope amidst the country’s current security and economic…
Why I’ll Never Support Peter Obi Again – Comedian Seyi Law
Nigerian comedian, Seyi Law, has announced that he will never support Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the…
No Plan by Kwankwaso, Others to Defect to APC – NNPP
The Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has firmly denied any intention by its…
Ndume Condemns Killing of Soldiers and Civilians in Gwoza, Commends Troops for Repelling Attack
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume has once again condemned a fresh Boko Haram attack on the recently resettled community…
2027: You’re Just Bitter — Former CPC Leader Calls El-Rufai an Opportunist
Farouk Aliyu, former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives and founding member of the Congress for Progressive…
‘I Wasn’t Trained to Take Orders From Military Administrator’ – Rivers Ex-magistrate
A former Chief Magistrate in Rivers State, Ejike George, has publicly explained his decision to resign from the…
Coalition Talks a Recipe for Repeat Failure — Wike Tells Atiku
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has taken a direct swipe at former Vice President…
I Wanted Fubara Removed, Tinubu Saved Him With Emergency Rule – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that he pushed for the removal of…
PDP Not Ready for 2027 Elections, Lacks Strong Structure – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has openly said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
2027: You Can’t Speak for CPC Bloc, Malami tells Al-Makura Group
Former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, has dismissed the recent claims made by Senator…
Return Rivers’ N300m ‘Gift’ – Rep tells NBA
A member of the House of Representatives, Solomon Bob, has raised concerns over a controversial N300 million payment…
Ex-Osun Speaker Advocates for Governorship Ticket to Be Zoned to Osun West in 2026 Election
The former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Timothy Owoeye, has called on the leadership of…
Tinubu Working Remotely From Overseas, Returns After Easter – Presidency
The Presidency has said President Bola Tinubu is still managing the country’s affairs while abroad, assuring Nigerians that…
No Blackmail or Pressure Will Make Me Fight Nwifuru – Umahi
The Minister of Works, Chief David Umahi, has firmly stated that no amount of blackmail or pressure will…
Declare State of Emergency on Your Disastrous Presidency – Atiku tells Tinubu
Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently declare a state of emergency — not in…
‘Coalition Train Can’t Be Stopped’ – Atiku Fires Back at PDP Govs
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the position of some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors who…
FG, World Bank Sign Fresh $17bn Deal to Fight Poverty
The Federal Government and the World Bank have entered a new partnership aimed at reducing poverty and improving…
Akande to NBA: Refund Rivers’ N300m ‘Gift’, Uphold The Integrity of Your Profession
Former presidential aide and veteran journalist, Laolu Akande, has called on the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to refund…
Hoodlums Attack Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Home in Kogi
In the early hours of Tuesday, unknown assailants launched a violent attack on the residence of Senator Natasha…
Trump Administration May Shut Down U.S. Embassies in Africa – Report
According to a report by CNN, the Trump administration is considering the closure of nearly 30 U.S. embassies…
Tinubu Helped Build My Leadership Skills — Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, took a moment to reflect on his leadership journey during an inspiring speech…
Insecurity: End France Trip, Return to Address Killings – Atiku tells Tinubu
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to cut short his ongoing trip…
How Obasanjo, Jonathan, Buhari Created Problems in Power Sector – Adelabu
Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, has laid the blame for Nigeria’s prolonged electricity struggles on the failure…
Atiku Applauds Arsenal’s Teamwork, Says Victory Comes Through Coalition
Atiku Abubakar, Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has used Arsenal…