Tonye Cole, a prominent figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the party’s 2023 governorship candidate for Rivers State, has openly criticized Nigeria’s current presidential system of governance, stating that it is unsuitable for the country’s socio-political landscape. During an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Cole asserted that Nigeria must reevaluate and possibly […]
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday called on the military to urgently deploy adequate troops to the North-East following the deadly attack that left 12 soldiers dead in Marte, Borno State. Lawmakers emphasized the importance of equipping personnel with advanced military technologies to effectively curb the recent resurgence of Boko Haram insurgency in the region. This […]
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A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) known as the Young Leaders Alliance (YLA) staged a protest at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja on Friday, calling for the immediate revival of an investigation into corruption allegations involving Bello Matawalle, Nigeria’s current Minister of State for Defence. The YLA, which […]
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On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, the Labour Party (LP) announced the indefinite suspension of six prominent members, including Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, Senator Ireti Kingibe, Senator Darlington Nwokocha, Hon. Victor Afam Ogene, Hon. Amobi Ogah, and Hon. Seyi Sowunmi. This decision follows the submission of a report by a five-member Disciplinary Committee established […]
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Aliyu Umar Yusuf, the Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, has firmly declared that lawmakers will not sit idly while any political appointee or individual attempts to undermine the authority of the legislative chamber. This declaration was made on Wednesday during a session with Assembly correspondents, following the long-awaited appearance of Hajiya Aishat […]
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A senior official in the presidency has remarked that former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar may not be divinely appointed to serve as President of Nigeria, encouraging him to embrace the possibility with acceptance and faith. Daniel Bwala, who serves as the Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, made this assertion during a televised […]
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Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, a prominent figure within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State and known political associate of former Transportation Minister Chibuike Amaechi, has hinted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu might not pursue re-election in 2027. In a press release, Chief Eze stated that the political landscape in 2027 could bring unexpected […]
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As legislative activities resume on Tuesday, 6th May 2025, following the Easter and Sallah holidays, the 10th National Assembly is poised to address two critical issues—comprehensive tax system reforms and the intensifying political crisis in Rivers State. Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, the Majority Leader of the 10th Senate, emphasized that the passage of four vital […]
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Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has modified the existing curfew regulations on motorcycle and tricycle movement within Minna metropolis. The revised curfew will now be observed from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM daily, starting Monday, May 5. The governor disclosed that this decision was made after a recent security evaluation conducted by the state’s […]
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A fresh wave of political realignments appears to be unfolding, this time involving the inner circle of Peter Obi, the presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party in the last general elections. According to Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser on Media and Policy to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, discussions are ongoing between key members of Obi’s […]
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In Delta State, a significant number of former People’s Democratic Party (PDP) members who recently shifted allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC) alongside Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, are reportedly reluctant to formalize their new party membership. Despite their public defection, these individuals have not officially resigned from the PDP, […]
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The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has firmly rejected rumours suggesting that former President Muhammadu Buhari, former Attorney General Abubakar Malami, and other prominent figures might exit the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general election. Sule responded to circulating speculations that members of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) faction […]
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Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, affirmed on Friday that President Bola Tinubu is expected to receive between 70 to 80 percent of votes from the South-East in the upcoming 2027 presidential election. Kalu expressed confidence that these votes would symbolize the Igbo people’s way of showing gratitude to Tinubu for […]
