Bayelsa – Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has moved to the Bayelsa State Government House along with his family. His relocation comes amid the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, which has led to significant developments in the state’s leadership. Governor Duoye Diri of Bayelsa State is currently accommodating Fubara, offering him temporary refuge…
LAGOS STATE – Hon. Mudasiru Obasa was reinstated as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly on March 3, 2025, after a tense 49-day standoff over control of the legislative body. During this period, Hon. Mojisola Meranda briefly held the position but has since returned to her role as Deputy Speaker. What initially began…
Osun State – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Governor Ademola Adeleke to halt what it describes as an “Edenisation agenda” at the Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke, in Obokun Local Government Area. Reports indicate that Governor Adeleke has hastily appointed Sefiu Adebowale Adewumi, a Deputy Rector…
Abuja, Nigeria — A coalition of opposition leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has strongly condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. During a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, March 20, key opposition figures, including former Secretary to the Government of…
Port Harcourt, Nigeria — The Rivers State House of Assembly has expressed full support for President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in the state, citing prolonged political instability. In a statement released by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, the Assembly attributed the crisis to the actions of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, accusing him…
Kaduna – The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has appointed former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasiru Ahmad El-Rufai, as its new national leader, just days after he officially joined the party. The decision has sparked controversy within the SDP, with a faction known as The Integrity Group rejecting the move, calling it “disrespectful” to longstanding party…
Abuja, March 18, 2025 – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revoked the land allocation for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretariat in Abuja. In an official letter dated March 13, 2025, the FCT Administration cited non-payment of annual ground rent for 20 years—spanning from January 1, 2006, to January…
Nigeria — Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has described the Social Democratic Party, SDP, as a branch of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Galadima stated specifically that the SDP is merely a factionalized extension of the APC. He made this remark while fielding questions on Arise Television’s Morning Show…
Benin City, Nigeria — The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the State House of Assembly to immediately reinstate the 18 suspended local government chairmen and their deputies, arguing that their removal was unconstitutional. Addressing the press in Benin City, the PDP Caretaker Committee Chairman, Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, condemned…
Abuja, Nigeria — Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has called on key political figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola, to align with the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in a bid to challenge the ruling party in the 2027 elections….
Abuja, Nigeria — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on its members to uphold unwavering loyalty to the party, drawing inspiration from the steadfast commitment demonstrated by former President Muhammadu Buhari. The appeal was made in a statement released today in Abuja by the APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka. Emphasizing Buhari’s dedication, the…
Sokoto, Nigeria — Former Governor of Sokoto State and serving Senator, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has expressed confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will reclaim the presidency from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Tambuwal made this declaration during the flag-off ceremony for a Ramadan relief initiative in Sokoto, where food…
Nigeria — The Nigerian House of Representatives approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tax reform bills on Thursday after months of controversy. Presidential spokesperson and Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, disclosed this in a statement through his official X account on Thursday. Dare, without providing details, said that the bills were passed by…
Nigeria — The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has accused Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of distorting facts and misrepresenting the Senate in the international arena. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was recently suspended for six months for violating Senate rules, reported the matter to the United Nations Inter-parliamentary conference in New York on Tuesday, accusing Akpabio of victimisation, sexual…
ONDO – The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Agboola Ajayi, challenging the legitimacy of Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his running mate, Olayide Adelami, in the last Ondo State governorship election. A five-member panel, led by Justice Mohammed Garba, ruled unanimously that the appeal lacked merit and…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has emphasized the necessity of upholding the rule of law to restore stability and progress in Rivers State amid ongoing political tensions. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday during a meeting with leaders from the South-South region under the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), President Tinubu stressed the importance of respecting…
Nigeria — The Social Democratic Party (SDP) is set to welcome more high-profile politicians which includes governors and lawmakers, following the recent defection of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The National Chairman of the SDP, Shehu Musa Gabam, confirmed this development, stating that El-Rufai’s move has triggered…
Nigeria — Dr. Doyin Okupe, a prominent Nigerian physician, politician, and former presidential aide, has died. He passed away at the age of 72. According to sources close to the family, Dr. Okupe had been critically ill in the weeks leading up to his demise. His health had reportedly deteriorated significantly, prompting concern among his…
Abuja, Nigeria —The Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghen for six months for violation of the Red Chambers rules. Her suspension followed her dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio who she accused of sexual harassment. “That the Senate do suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months for her total violation of the Senate Standing Rules…
Oyo, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved N147.9 billion to complete the dualisation of the Oyo-Ogbomoso Road in Oyo State. One of the president’s spokespersons, Sunday Dare, disclosed this in a statement on his X account on Monday. The funds were approved at Monday’s Federal Executive Council meeting. According to him, the funds will…
Bauchi, Nigeria — The Legislative Council of Shira Local Government in Bauchi State has removed the Chairman, Hon. Abdullahi Ibrahim Beli, and his Deputy, Hon. Usman Adamu, from office over allegations of failing to cooperate with the council and lacking transparency in the management of local government funds. The Council Leader Wali Adamu, who is…
Nigeria — The Deputy Chief Whip, Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, has dismissed the sexual harassment allegation Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan levied against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio. The senator representing Kogi Central had recently accused the Senate President of sexually harassing her when she and other senators visited his house to celebrate his birthday in…
Nigeria: Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has suspended the Acting Head of Service and Permanent Secretary for Establishment, Salisu Mustapha, effective immediately, due to allegations of salary deductions and non-payment of civil servants. Mustapha has been directed to step aside to allow for an independent investigation, which will be led by Abdulkadir Abdussalam and…
Lagos, Nigeria — The embattled Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudasiru Obasa, has declared that he remains the Speaker despite opposition from some members who insist that Mojisola Meranda should retain the position. Obasa arrived at the assembly complex earlier today, escorted by security operatives and accompanied by former principal officers and close…
Nigeria — Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has called for her Senate probe proceedings to be broadcast live to ensure transparency. Referred to the Senate’s Ethics and Disciplinary Committee following a dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seating arrangements, Akpoti-Uduaghan stated she is prepared to face the panel but insists the proceedings must…
NIGERIA –Mrs. Aisha Yesufu, a strong ally of Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last election, has resigned from the Obidient Movement, a source familiar with the development reliably told News Band Newspaper. Yesufu’s resignation from the movement, this medium understands, stems from the controversy surrounding the role she…
Abuja, Nigeria — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emphasized the significant strides being made under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing the ongoing changes as a “quiet revolution” across key sectors. This assertion was made by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Felix Morka, following the APC National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja. He…
Nigeria — Bayo Onanuga, an aide to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has advised former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to move past his failed ministerial nomination, urging him to stop acting like a child. Speaking on Sunrise Daily on Tuesday, Onanuga said El-Rufai still seemed hurt months after being dropped from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet….
Nigeria — The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has dismissed former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s claim that former military President, Ibrahim Babangida, was among those who tormented Tinubu during the military era. Osinbajo had made the remark while reviewing Babangida’s autobiography, A Journey in Service, at its public…
Osogbo, Nigeria — Local government workers in Osun State have refused to comply with a 72-hour ultimatum issued by opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmen, as the political battle over council leadership intensifies. The crisis stems from a contentious power struggle between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition APC over control of…
Ondo state, Nigeria:Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has swiftly made key appointments following his inauguration as the 7th democratically elected governor of the state. Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti has been appointed as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG), bringing his experience as the former Chairman of the Ondo State Hospitals Management Board to…
