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‘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…
Reps Direct Remita to Return N182bn Withheld from TSA Since 2015
The House of Representatives has ordered SystemSpecs Ltd, the financial technology company operating the Remita platform, to return…
Another PDP Lawmaker Dumps Party for APC in Edo
The Peoples Democratic Party has faced another political blow in Edo State as Nicholas Asonsere, a member of…
FG Consoles CBEX Victims, Urges Nigerians to Unite Against Ponzi Scams
The Federal Government on Wednesday extended its condolences to Nigerians who lost money to the now-defunct digital investment…
I Never Summoned Fubara and His Deputy – Ibas
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has firmly denied reports claiming he invited…
Defamation: Yahaya Bello Petitions IGP, Demands Action Against Senator Natasha
Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has taken legal steps against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling on the…
Nigeria Moving Backwards Since You Became President – El-Rufai tackles Tinubu
Former Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused President Tinubu of incompetence and undermining national progress. Speaking in an…
JUST IN: Court Declares Obasa’s Removal as Lagos Speaker Illegal
The Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has ruled that the removal of Mudashiru Obasa from his…
Rivers Administrator Threatens NBA With Lawsuit Over N300m Payment
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has issued a strong warning to the Nigerian Bar Association…
Ganduje Woos Kwankwaso, Says NNPP Dead
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has declared that the New…
Ondo APC Counters PDP Over Calls for Emergency Rule
The political temperature in Ondo State rose on Tuesday as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) called on President…
Emergency Rule: House Committee Yet to Receive Briefing on Rivers Crisis
The House of Representatives’ special committee assigned to oversee developments in Rivers State has not yet received official…
BREAKING: Rivers Sole Administrator Ibas Summons Fubara to Government House
Rivers State Sole Administrator Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas has called on the suspended Governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara,…
BREAKING: FG Declares April 18 & 21 Public Holidays for Easter
The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, 2025, as public holidays to mark…
‘We Failed You, Forgive Me,’ Plateau Governor Mutfwang Apologises After Deadly Attack
Following the recent killings that left over 50 people dead in Zikke, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau…
You Must Report to N’Assembly – Speaker Abbas tells Rivers Administrator
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has instructed Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), the Sole…
Atiku Should Forget Contesting As PDP Presidential Flagbearer In 2027 – Bode George Warns
Chief Olabode George has told Atiku Abubakar, Nigeria’s former Vice President, to forget vying as the PDP presidential…
Rivers: Ejike King George Retired for Misconduct – Rivers Judiciary
The Rivers State judiciary has addressed the controversy surrounding the retirement of Chief Magistrate Ejike King George, stating…
JUST IN: Speaker Abbas Sets Up 21-Member Committee to Supervise Rivers Assembly
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Monday, officially inaugurated a special committee made up…
Insecurity: Be Alive To Your Duties, PDP Tells Aiyedatiwa
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has called on Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to take full responsibility…
“It Doesn’t Make Sense” – Delta Governor Fires Back at Ned Nwoko Over Defection Allegations
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has responded strongly to a recent statement made by Senator Ned Nwoko, dismissing…
You’ve Started Running to Him – Dele Momodu Slams Tinubu, APC for Turning on Buhari
Former presidential candidate and Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, has criticized the All Progressives…
Obi Cancels Benue Trip After Governor’s Security Warning
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has put his planned visit…
PDP Will Collapse if Atiku Gets 2027 Ticket — Bode George Warns
Chief Bode George, a senior figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and a member of its Board…
Rivers Chief Magistrate Resigns Over Emergency Rule
Rivers State has stepped down from his role, citing dissatisfaction with the recent change in the state’s political…
‘Enough is Enough’: Tinubu Urges Lasting End to Plateau Violence
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the renewed outbreak of violence in Plateau State that claimed over 40 lives.…
Obi Accuses Benue Government of Politicising IDP, School Visits
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has raised alarm over the way…
2027: PDP Governors Reject Party Merger Talks
Governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gathered in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday, April 14, 2025,…
Sokoto APC Reveals Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s Achievements in Two Years
As Governor Ahmed Aliyu reaches the two-year milestone of his tenure in Sokoto State, the All Progressives Congress…
PDP Deputy Governorship Candidate in 2023, Defects to APC
The 2023 Deputy Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State, Emana Ambrose-Amawhe, has…
I Can’t Guarantee Safety of Anyone Visiting Benue Unannounced – Gov Alia
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has issued a strong warning to individuals or groups planning to visit…
JUST IN: Refund N300m Confab Hosting Rights, Rivers tells NBA
The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has responded to the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)…
Treat Insecurity as an Existential Threat to Our Nation – Akande Urges President Tinubu
…renews call for state police Former Presidential Aide and veteran journalist, Laolu Akande, has called on President Bola…
Buhari’s Minister, Shittu says Nigeria Rewards Transaction Over Vision
Former Minister of Communications, Barrister Adebayo Shittu, has decried what he describes as Nigeria’s misplaced value system, stating…
PDP Governors Meet in Ibadan Over Rivers State Crisis, as Tompolo Assures Fubara’s Return
State governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gathered in Ibadan, Oyo State, for a crucial two-day meeting,…
I Inherited Only N4m Amidst Huge Liabilities – Zamfara Governor
Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal discussed the significant hurdles he has faced since taking office, shedding light on the…
JUST IN: Rivers Women Rally in Support of State of Emergency
Hundreds of women took to the streets of Port Harcourt on Monday in a show of support for…
Benue Tribunal Overturns Agatu LG Chairman Election, Declares Napoleon Otache Winner
The Benue State Local Government Elections Petition Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, has nullified the election of Melvin Ejeh…
Tinubu Not in France to See Doctor – Presidency
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy and Communications, Daniel Bwala, has cleared the air about…
You’re Not Getting Off the Hook – Trump Warns China Over Tariffs on Electronics
US President Donald Trump has made it clear that no one, including China, is “getting off the hook”…
Ndume a Liar, They Stoned Him in his Village – Bwala
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy and Communications, Daniel Bwala, has strongly attacked Senator Ali…
Ndume Planning to Join Atiku, Obi’s Coalition – Bwala
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has accused Senator Ali Ndume of Borno…
Coalition Can’t Unseat Tinubu in 2027 – Umahi
The Minister of Works David Umahi has said that any attempt by opposition parties to form a coalition…
Presidency Rejects US Court Order on Tinubu Records
The Presidency on Sunday rejected the significance of a United States court ruling which mandates the FBI and…
PDP Governors Meet in Ibadan to Decide Anyanwu’s Future, Address Party Crises
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have gathered in Ibadan, Oyo State, today,…
JUST IN: US Court Orders FBI, DEA to Release Tinubu’s Drug Probe Records
A United States District Court based in Washington, D.C., has directed the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and…
Wole Soyinka Slams NBC for Banning Eedris Abdulkareem’s Protest Song
Nobel Laureate and respected playwright, Professor Wole Soyinka, has sharply criticized the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) for banning…
PDP Governors Set to Decide on National Secretary, NEC Today
Governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will hold a key meeting today, Sunday, April 13, 2025,…
‘He Brought Joy to Millions’ – Tinubu Mourns Football Legend Christian Chukwu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the passing of Nigerian football legend, Christian Chukwu, who died on Saturday…
Dickson Visits Fubara, Urges Reconciliation in Rivers Power Struggle
Amid escalating political tensions in Rivers State, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson has urged for a peaceful resolution between…
Declare State of Emergency on Security, Economy – Ndume tells Tinubu
The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently declare…
Nigerians Have No Reason to Be Poor — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has once again spoken out about the state of poverty in Nigeria, saying the…
‘A Joint Venture Doomed To Fail’ — Ganduje Dismisses Atiku’s Coalition Talk
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has rejected the idea of a united…
PHOTOS: One Day After Atiku’s Crowd, APC Leaders Rush To Buhari Too
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has led members of the party’s…
Our Visit to Buhari Not About 2027 Coalition – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has addressed speculation surrounding his recent visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari’s residence…
‘You Have to Change Your Mind’ – Ondo PDP Rejects Publicity Secretary’s Resignation
The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the resignation of its Publicity Secretary,…
Tinubu’s Appointments Follow Federal Character Principle – FG
The Federal Government on Friday rejected claims of bias regarding President Bola Tinubu’s appointments, stating that they were…
‘Don’t Lose Sleep’ – El-Rufai Taunts Critics Following Visit to Buhari
Former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has addressed speculations surrounding his recent visit to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari,…
FG imposes 10-Year Entry Bans For Visa Overstays, $15 Daily Fine From August
The Federal Government has introduced stringent measures aimed at tackling the issue of visa overstays, revealing that expatriates…
2027: Buhari Holds Private Meeting With Atiku, El-Rufai, Tambuwal in Kaduna
Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and former Sokoto…
My Tenure Ends This Year- INEC Chairman
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, confirmed that he is preparing for…
LG Appointment: Stop Flouting Court Orders – Bode George warns Rivers Administrator
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has called on Rivers State…
Ambassadorial Appointments Not Yet Finalized – Foreign Affairs Ministry
The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged the public to disregard the recent social media rumors concerning…
Rivers: Ibas Pouring Petrol on Fire – Briggs
Human rights activist and well-known Rivers State commentator, Ann-Kio Briggs, has criticized the recent actions of the Federal…
Ex-Kwara Governor Diverted N1bn UBEC Fund — Witness Testifies in Court
A witness in the ongoing trial of former Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, told the Kwara State…
No Approval for 10,000 Workers’ Recruitment – Rivers Administrator
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has publicly denied the claim that he…
Assassination Allegation: Natasha Responds as Akpabio Files Police Petition
The suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has responded to a formal petition filed by Senate President…
Ijaw Protesters Rally at INEC Headquarters Over Warri Constituency Delineation
Hundreds of Ijaw protesters on Thursday gathered at the national office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…
Ambassadorial List Ready for NASS Review After DSS Clearance
The Federal Government has finished reviewing those nominated to represent Nigeria in its 109 diplomatic missions around the…
2027: Some People Will Learn Tough Lessons by 12 Noon on Election Day – Joe Igbokwe
Joe Igbokwe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has stated that some politicians seeking presidential ambitions…
Tinubu Asked Me to Work with Him But I Turned Him Down – Galadima
A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has made a surprising revelation during a…
Court Strikes Out Nnamdi Kanu’s N50bn Suit Against FG
The Federal High Court in Abuja, in a ruling delivered on Thursday, struck out the N50 billion lawsuit…
Why Lamidi Apapa Took Over Labour Party Leadership — Spokesman
The Spokesperson for the Lamidi Apapa-led faction of the Labour Party, Abayomi Arabambi, has opened up about why…
Alleged Assassination Plot: Akpabio Petitions IG, Demands Natasha’s Prosecution
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, demanding an immediate investigation into…
2027: No More Passers-by or Temporary Members on LP Ballot – Peter Obi Declares
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has made it clear…
Ondo PDP Publicity Secretary Resigns, Describes Party Leaders as ‘Political Bandits’
The publicity secretary of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Kenedy Peretei, has stepped down…
‘We’re Sorry’ – Presidency Apologizes for Errors in Tinubu’s Appointment List
The Presidency has apologised for the errors in the list of appointments made by President Bola Tinubu since…
Lagos GAC Receives Former PDP Governorship Candidate Jandor Into APC
The Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC) has officially welcomed Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor,…
Gbajabiamila Missing as Presidency Releases Names of Tinubu’s Appointments to Date [Full List]
The Presidency, through Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, has provided a full…
Tinubu Helped My Daughter Secure NUPRC Job – Galadima
A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu assisted…
Soludo Welcomes Late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s Supporters into APGA
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has officially welcomed a large number of supporters of the late Senator…
Peter Obi Calls for Justice for 15-Year-Old Supporter Detained in Kirikiri Prison
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate for the Labour Party, has called for justice following the ongoing detention of…
LP Splits Into Three Factions as Apapa Declares Self Chair
The ongoing power struggle within the Labour Party (LP) took a dramatic turn on Wednesday, April 9, 2025,…
Rivers Sole Administrator Under Fire Over Appointments of LG Administrators, Electoral Head
The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has sparked intense criticism following the recent appointment…
Emergency Rule: FG Receives PDP Govs’ Suit, Prepares Defence
The Federal Government has officially received a legal suit filed by 11 governors from the Peoples Democratic Party…
Itsekiri Natives Shut Down Oil Facility in Delta State
Itsekiri natives in Delta State have shut down a 28,000-barrels-per-day oil production facility located in Ogidigben, Warri. The…
APC is a One-Man Show, says Bode George
Chief Bode George, a prominent figure within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and a former Deputy National Chairman,…
Crude Oil Sales in Naira Will Continue – FG
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to continue selling crude oil and refined petroleum products in Naira,…
Speak Up, Nigeria is Collapsing, Don’t Fear Anybody – Peter Obi
Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to stop living…
Labour Party Vows to Resist NLC’s Planned Takeover of Party Offices Nationwide
The leadership of the Labour Party, on Wednesday, expressed strong opposition to the Nigeria Labour Congress’s (NLC) announced…
Plateau Killings Genocidal, Sponsored — Gov Muftwang
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has described the recent violent attacks in his state as genocidal in…
UPDATED: Ibas Defies Court Order, Appoints Administrators for 23 Rivers LGAs (FULL LIST)
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retired), has officially appointed administrators to oversee all…