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…
Nigeria — Fifteen states in Nigeria, which includes Abia, Rivers, Zamfara, and Kano, failed to elect female representatives in their state assemblies in the 2023 general election. A social inclusion and governance expert, Olumide Olaniyan, stated this on Monday in Abuja at the Technical Session on the Seat Reservation for Women Bill and the Public…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum has lauded Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, for the successful conduct of the state’s Local Government Council Elections. The commendation came in a statement issued on Sunday by the Forum’s Director-General, Dr. Emmanuel Agbo, under the leadership of Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed. Highlighting the significance…
Abuja, Nigeria — The political landscape heats up as former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai reportedly aligns with northern leaders and opposition figures, stirring controversy within the All Progressives Congress (APC). The APC, through its National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, accused El-Rufai of pushing an ethnic agenda following his exclusion from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. Despite…
Osogbo, Nigeria — Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has cast his vote in the highly disputed local government election, which has sparked political and legal controversies across the state. The election, held on Saturday, follows weeks of heightened tension between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). The dispute…
Osogbo, Nigeria — The Osun State High Court has ruled that the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) should proceed with the local government elections slated for February 22, 2025. The judgment followed a legal challenge initiated by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against OSIEC and its Chairman, Hashim Abioye. Delivering the ruling, Justice A….
Nigeria — The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has reacted after former Military President of Nigeria, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (rtd), admitted the late Chief MKO Abiola was the winner of the June 12, 1993 election. IBB made the admission during the launch of his autobiography, ‘A Journey…
Osun, Nigeria — Governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party have declared their support for Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State amid the ongoing local government leadership crisis in the state. The crisis stems from last year’s dismissal of Osun State local government chairmen and councillors by the Federal High Court in Osogbo, followed by…
Nigeria — The Senate has urged the National Judicial Council to resolve the purported removal of Benue Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, in accordance with constitutional provisions. It also urged its Committee on Judiciary and Human Rights to investigate the matter and report back in two weeks. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the…
Nigeria — Tension in the Senate on Thursday after Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan clashed with the leadership over a seating arrangement dispute. The issue began when Akpoti-Uduaghan’s seat was reassigned following a reshuffle prompted by opposition members moving to the majority wing. However, she refused to relocate. Chief Whip, Senator Tahir Monguno, cited Senate rules to…
Lagos, Nigeria — The Lagos State House of Assembly has refuted claims that 27 of its members are planning to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Labour Party (LP), denouncing the report as false, misleading, and a deliberate attempt to misinform the public. Assembly Labels Report as Baseless In a statement signed…
