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PDP Has Lost Faith in Itself – Jandor
Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has stated that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lost confidence in…
Lagos APC Denies Plan to Force Speaker Obasa’s Resignation
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that there is no plan to…
JUST IN: President Tinubu Makes New Appointment
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation (AGF).…
INEC Denies Reports on Voter Registration Resumption
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied claims that it will restart the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR)…
BREAKING: EFCC Arrests Ex-Akwa Ibom Governor, Udom Emmanuel, For Alleged N700bn Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel over allegations…
Nigeria Can Lower Borrowing Costs Through Fiscal Transparency – Edun
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has noted that improving fiscal transparency…
Sokoto Governor Disburses ₦1.355bn for Ramadan Feeding
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has approved ₦1.355 billion to support Ramadan feeding centers across the state. The…
Explosion: Governor Warns Ogun Drivers Against Transporting Flammable Items
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has urged commercial drivers to avoid transporting flammable materials to ensure the safety…
PDP, Okpebholo Trade Blame Over Edo Insecurity Crisis
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Edo State government are engaged in a heated exchange over rising…
Russia Calls Halt on US Aid to Ukraine ‘Best Contribution’ to Peace
Russia has reacted positively to the suspension of US military aid to Ukraine, calling it the “best contribution”…
Expect My Successor’s Name in January 2026 – Makinde tells Oyo Residents
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced that he will disclose the name of his preferred successor…
Rivers Crisis: Ijaw Group Warns Against Fubara’s Impeachment, Threatens Violence
The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has issued a strong warning against any move to impeach Rivers State Governor…
‘Women Can’t Be Sexually Harassed When They Become Senators’ — Ita-Giwa
Former Cross River South Senator, Florence Ita-Giwa, has dismissed allegations of sexual harassment made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan…
Family Announces Burial Plans for Late Afenifere Leader Ayo Adebanjo
The family of the late Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, has released the official programme for his burial.…
Trump Suspends Military Aid to Ukraine Following Clash with Zelensky
U.S. President Donald Trump has suspended military aid to Ukraine, intensifying pressure on Kyiv to engage in peace…
Governor Aiyedatiwa Approves Employment of 1,000 Teachers in Ondo State
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved the employment of 1,000 secondary school teachers across the state. The…
FG, NNPCL Plan Payment of N7.7tn Fuel Subsidy Debt
The Federal Government of Nigeria owes the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) N7.74 trillion due to exchange…
Reps Extend Deadline for Memoranda on State, LG Creation
The House of Representatives has extended the deadline for submitting memoranda on the creation of new states and…
Lagos Assembly: How Akande-led Panel Forced Meranda Out, Reinstated Obasa
Mojisola Meranda’s tenure as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly came to an end on Monday…
FG Approves N2.5bn Satellite Technology to Tackle Illegal Mining
The Federal Government has approved the procurement of a N2.5 billion satellite system to combat illegal mining across…
JUST IN: NNPC Reduces Petrol Price to N860 per Litre Amid Rising Competition
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has lowered the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly…
Rivers Crisis: Leaving Office Worst Thing That Can Happen To Me – Fubara
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has stated that he is not afraid of the political crisis affecting…
BREAKING: Obasa Reinstated as Lagos Assembly Speaker
Mudashiru Obasa has been reinstated as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly following the resignation…
BREAKING: Mojisola Meranda Re-elected as Deputy Speaker of Lagos Assembly
Mojisola Meranda has been re-elected as the Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly shortly after…
JUST IN: Lagos Assembly Deputy Speaker, Chief Whip Resign
The Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Nojeed Fatai, has officially resigned from his position.…
BREAKING: Meranda Resigns as Lagos Assembly Speaker
Mojisola Meranda has officially resigned from her position as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. During…
Rivers Assembly Gives Governor Fubara 48 Hours to Present 2025 Budget
The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a 48-hour deadline to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, demanding that he…
JUST IN: Tension as Armed Personnel Take Over Lagos Assembly Complex
The presence of heavily armed security personnel at the Lagos State House of Assembly has created a tense…
Senate Will Not Address Natasha-Akpabio Dispute Without Formal Petition – Spokesperson
The Nigerian Senate has made it clear that it will not address the ongoing controversy between Senator Natasha…
The Gospel According to St. Badamosi
By Abraham Ogbodo I guess there is nothing more to discuss about the IBB book. It is now…
Zelenskyy Rejects Calls for Ceasefire Without Security Guarantees
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has firmly rejected calls for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing war with Russia,…
Rivers Crisis: Fubara Dismisses Impeachment Rumors
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has dismissed concerns about a possible impeachment following the Supreme Court’s ruling on…
Why I Didn’t Implement 2014 CONFAB Report – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed why his administration did not implement the recommendations of the 2014 National…
Osun LG Workers Refuse to Resume, Demand February Salary
Local government workers in Osun State have refused to return to work, insisting that only directives from the…
My Legal Battle With Afe Babalola Isn’t Over Despite Charges Dropped – Farotimi
Human rights activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi has stated that despite the withdrawal of criminal charges against him,…
Begin to Take Public Interest Seriously – Former Presidential Aide Tells Political Elites
…rejoices with Pastor E.A. Adeboye who turns 83 Veteran journalist and former presidential aide, Laolu Akande, has called…
Lagos Assembly Orders Workers to Work from Home Amid Leadership Crisis
The Lagos State House of Assembly has instructed all staff and legislative aides to work from home indefinitely…
NLC Threatens Nationwide Protest Over Telecom, Electricity Tariff Hikes
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned of mass protests if the Federal Government proceeds with the planned…
BREAKING: Fubara Orders LG Chairmen to Handover Following Supreme Court Ruling
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has directed all outgoing local government chairmen to transfer power to the Heads…
GAC Denies Involvement in Obasa’s Impeachment, Calls for Resolution
The Governance Advisory Council (GAC) has denied any role in the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as the Speaker…
I Have Concrete Evidence Against Your Husband – Senator Natasha Tells Akpabio’s Wife
Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has insisted that she has solid proof to back up her sexual harassment…
‘Stay Out of my Allegations’ – Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Warns Akpabio’s Wife
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, has advised Mrs. Unoma Akpabio, wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio,…
Court Blocks Abia PDP from Suspending Wabara
An Abia State High Court in Obehie, Ukwa West Local Government Area, has halted the enforcement of the…
Saraki Calls for Fair Investigation in Akpabio-Natasha Senate Dispute
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has expressed deep concern over the ongoing dispute between Senate President Godswill Akpabio…
BREAKING: Akpabio’s Wife Sues Natasha for Defamation, Seeks ₦250bn in Damages
Unoma Akpabio, wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has taken legal action against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, accusing her…
European Leaders Back Zelensky Following White House Clash with Trump
European leaders have rallied behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following a heated confrontation with U.S. President Donald Trump…
Ex-Abia Governor Orji, Son Arraigned Over Alleged ₦47bn Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a 16-count charge against former Abia State Governor, Theodore…
Zelensky Says U.S.-Ukraine Relations Can Be Fixed Following White House Clash
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that his country’s relationship with the United States can still be repaired despite…
JUST IN: Trump, Zelensky Clash in Heated White House Meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a tense exchange in the Oval Office on…
IBB Didn’t Deny Power Transfer Oath With Abacha When I Asked Him – Says Pro June 12 General
Retired General Ishola Williams, a prominent advocate of the June 12 cause and former Head of Operations, Training,…
VIDEO: Wike, Allies Sing Praises to Celebrate Supreme Court Victory Over Fubara
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and his close associates gathered at his residence to…
Peter Obi Unlikely to Contest 2027 Election Under Labour Party, Says Ozigbo
Valentine Ozigbo, a former CEO of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria and ex-member of the Labour Party (LP), has…
Fubara Acknowledges Supreme Court Ruling on Rivers Assembly Members
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has acknowledged the recent Supreme Court ruling that affirmed Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule…
‘My Husband is Disciplined’ – Akpabio’s Wife Dismisses Natasha’s Harassment Claim, Threatens Lawsuit
Ekaette Akpabio, the wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has dismissed allegations of sexual harassment made by Senator…
No More Lawlessness, Wike Hails Supreme Court Judgment
The Supreme Court, on Friday, ruled that the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Accountant-General of the Federation…
BREAKING: Tinubu Signs N54.99 Trillion 2025 Budget Into Law
President Bola Tinubu has officially signed the N54.99 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill into law. The signing took place…
JUST IN: Supreme Court Reinstates Order Blocking Rivers State Allocations
The Supreme Court, on Friday, reinstated its ruling that prevents the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the…
BREAKING: Supreme Court Restores Amaewhule as Rivers Assembly Speaker
The Supreme Court has reinstated Martin Amaewhule as the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The…
Don’t Mislead Public on Lawmakers’ Defections – INEC Warns Fubara
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, against making misleading statements regarding…
35 Lagos Lawmakers Arrive Court for Hearing on Obasa’s Removal
Thirty-five lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly have arrived at the Lagos State High Court for…
JUST IN: Senate President Denies Sexual Harassment Allegation, Calls It ‘Tissues of Lies’
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied allegations of sexual harassment made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central.…
BREAKING: Natasha Accuses Akpabio of Sexual Harassment
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment. The lawmaker claimed…
Kano Governor Suspends Acting Head of Service Over Salary Deductions, Appoints Replacement
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has suspended the acting Head of Service, Salisu Mustapha, following allegations of…
NLC Suspends Protest as Telecom Subscribers Accept 35% Tariff Increase
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has decided to suspend its planned protest set for March 1, 2025, after…
No Inheritance Tax in New Bills, Says Oyedele
Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has clarified that inheritance tax…
BREAKING: Police Restore Speaker Meranda’s Security Aides
The Lagos State Police Command has reinstated the security details assigned to the Speaker of the State House…
Lagos Assembly Crisis: Lawmakers Reject Obasa’s Return, Insist Meranda Remains Speaker
Thirty-six out of the forty members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have reaffirmed their support for…
Senator Natasha Calls for Live Broadcast of Senate Probe
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has called for a live broadcast of her Senate probe to ensure…
Lagos Assembly: Obasa Presides Over 4-Member Plenary
The embattled former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, presided over a plenary session…
I’ve Resumed as Lagos Assembly Speaker – Obasa Declares
Mudashiru Obasa, the former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has returned to his position, insisting…
How El-rufai is Arrogant & a Figure Of Division By Former Presidential Aide
Former presidential aide and veteran journalist, Laolu Akande, has described former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai as a…
BREAKING: Ex-Speaker Obasa storms Lagos Assembly with policemen
The Lagos State House of Assembly witnessed high tension on Thursday as former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa entered the…
JUST IN: El-Rufai Accuses Gov Sani, NSA Ribadu of Strengthening Bandits
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has made serious allegations against his successor, Governor Uba Sani, and the…
Power Tussle: Tension in Kano as Emir Bayero’s Residence Remains Sealed
The residence of the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, in the Nasarawa area of Kano State…
Badenoch Searching For Relevance, Appointed Self ‘Saviour Of Western Civilisation’ – UK PM
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer dismissed claims by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch that he had acted on her…
Lagos Assembly Crisis: Speaker Meranda’s Security Aides Withdrawn
All security aides assigned to Speaker Mojisola Meranda of the Lagos State House of Assembly have been withdrawn.…
APC Crisis: I’m Not Sure If El-Rufai is a NEC Member – Morka
The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has expressed uncertainty over whether former…
Afenifere Crisis Deepens as Adebanjo’s Camp Rejects Reconciliation with Fasoranti’s Group
The rift within the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has widened as the faction loyal to the late Chief…
Osun Crisis: Adeleke Denies Allegations of Forcing LG Account Signatory Changes
The Osun State Government has denied claims that it is coercing career officers in local governments to change…
US to Remove Transgender Soldiers From Military
The United States military will start removing transgender service members within 30 days unless they qualify for a…
My Life Is In Danger – NAFDAC DG Raises Alarm
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, has raised…
I Inherited N8.9bn Debt as APC Chairman — Ganduje
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has disclosed that he inherited a…
Osun Crisis: Council Chairman, PDP Trade Blame Over Violence
The political situation in Ilesa West Central Council, Osun State, has become tense as the reinstated chairman, Mr.…
DSS Arrests Kogi Politician Usman Okai
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Comrade Usman Okai Austin, a former member of the House…
“I’m a Very Happy Man” – Tinubu Speaks as APC Caucus Passes Vote of Confidence On Him
President Bola Tinubu has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future, stating that the country’s difficult days are behind it.…
After Two-Year Inactivity, Tinubu Presides Over APC National Caucus Meeting
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday night, presided over the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Caucus meeting at the…
‘There’s Nothing Like That’ – APC Denies Rumors of Ganduje’s Resignation as El-Rufai Shuns NEC Meeting
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu is planning to ask the party’s…
INEC, Judiciary Encouraging Political Misconduct – Jonathan
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed concerns over the role of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…
Obasa Awaits Court Ruling Before Returning to Assembly, Says Lawyer
The legal team representing Mudashiru Obasa, the removed Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has confirmed…
Senate Accuses CBN of Blocking Probe Into Ways and Means Loans
The Senate has accused the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of obstructing its investigation into how Ways and…
Enugu APC Faction Expels Agballa, Others Over Alleged Misconduct
A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State has announced the expulsion of the suspended…
Reps Deputy Speaker Elected AU’s Monetary Committee Chair
Nigeria’s Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has been elected as the Chairman of the…
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Sues Akpabio for Defamation, Seeks N100.3 Billion in Damages
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has taken legal action against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, accusing him of defamation. The lawsuit,…
NNPP Declares Suspension of Senator Sumaila, Others Invalid
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has dismissed the reported suspension of Senator Kawu Sumaila and three other…
Senator Natasha to Face Senate Disciplinary Panel Over Outburst
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central is set to appear before the Senate’s disciplinary panel following her strong…
FG Receives First Batch of Farming Equipment from Belarus to Boost Food Production
The Federal Government of Nigeria has received the first batch of tractors and other farming equipment from Belarus…
Osinbajo Got It Wrong, Babangida Wasn’t Tinubu’s Tormentor – Onanuga
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has dismissed claims made by former…
Edo Governor Condemns Deadly Attacks, Orders More Security
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has strongly condemned the violent clashes in the state that have resulted in…
Recognize MKO Abiola as Former President – Kalu tells Tinubu
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, a former governor of Abia State and current lawmaker representing Abia North, has urged…
Tinubu to Chair APC National Caucus Meeting Today
President Bola Tinubu is set to preside over the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Caucus meeting today, February…