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Nigerian politician Hilda Dokubo has voiced her concerns over the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, questioning the widely circulated claim that Governor Siminalayi Fubara failed to uphold an agreement with FCT…
Former Senate President Ameh Ebute has weighed in on the ongoing dispute between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, attributing the controversy to individual personalities rather than systemic issues. Ebute…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has responded to reports claiming that another explosion has occurred at an oil and gas facility in the state. According to reports on Monday, Fubara dismissed…
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly criticized the federal government for allegedly releasing Rivers State’s allocation to the newly appointed Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, despite a Supreme Court ruling…
Dr. Moses Paul, a media aide to former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, has strongly criticized comments made by APC chieftain Balami Isaac during the commendation service for the late Doyin Okupe…
Professor Pat Utomi, leader of the National Consultative Front (NCFront), has announced plans to form a strong opposition coalition aimed at unseating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has petitioned the Court of Appeal in Abuja to suspend proceedings at the Federal High Court concerning Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legal challenge against her suspension from the Senate.…
Tony Okocha, a prominent political figure in Rivers State, has shed light on what transpired between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sim Fubara during a crucial meeting at Aso Rock. According…
The Jigawa State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing the ban on night grazing in a bid to curb road accidents, particularly those caused by stray camels. Governor Umar Namadi made…
Demola Olarewaju, an aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State, appointing Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas (retd.) as…
According to a report from BusinessDay Newspaper on Sunday, March 23, Tony Okocha has made strong allegations regarding the recent pipeline bombings in Rivers State. He claims that the attacks are not…
Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Barebari, the mother of Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, has passed away. According to PM News, a reliable family source confirmed that she died in the early hours…
Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, recently took to social media to celebrate his wife, Layal Tinubu, on her birthday. Marking the special occasion, he shared a collection of romantic…
Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate for the African Action Congress (AAC), recently criticized President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as an abuse…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, made a significant public appearance on Sunday at Salvation Ministries in GRA, Port Harcourt, marking his first outing since reports of his suspension emerged. His presence at…
The Association of Rivers State Students (ARSS) has given the state government a seven-day ultimatum to lift the State of Emergency in the education sector or face a total shutdown of schools…
As frustration grows over economic hardship, insecurity, and governance under President Bola Tinubu, activist Omoyele Sowore has called on Nigerians to join the #30DayRantChallenge—a campaign voicing discontent over the country’s worsening situation.…
A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has demanded the immediate expulsion of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, from the…
Senator Sunday Karimi of Kogi West has praised President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it a necessary move to safeguard the nation’s economy and…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has strongly condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it illegal and unacceptable. Despite the House of Representatives and Senate…
The Nigeria Police Force has increased its security presence in Rivers State following the declaration of a state of emergency by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement issued on Thursday by…
Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of persistent sexual harassment, alleging that her six-month suspension from the Senate was retaliation for rejecting his advances. In…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized key opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, labeling them as…
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) chairman has criticized former President Olusegun Obasanjo, arguing that his administration did not prioritize workers’ welfare compared to those of Muhammadu Buhari and Bola Tinubu. In a…
Former Vice President and 2023 PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, is set to lead a coalition of opposition leaders in a press conference today at 10:00 AM at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua…
In a video shared by SYMFONI, a group of Ijaw women strongly opposed the idea of an individual from Akwa Ibom governing Rivers State, expressing their dissatisfaction with former Governor Nyesom Wike’s…
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, reinforced his political influence in the state as he received 17 out of 18 acting local government chairmen who defected to the All Progressives…
Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, has strongly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu‘s decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and members of the…
In his memoir, Burden of Service: The Reminiscences of Nigeria’s Former Attorney-General, Mohammed Bello Adoke sheds light on the constitutional reasoning behind President Goodluck Jonathan’s decision not to remove governors when he…
The whereabouts of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, were unknown as of Tuesday night following a military presence at the Government House in Port Harcourt. This development followed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration…
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has donated N10 million to assist in the training of nurses at the Tansian University of Nursing, located in Oba, Anambra State.…
Former Niger Delta agitator and traditional ruler, Asari Dokubo, has spoken out against the Supreme Court’s ruling on the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, arguing that the court exceeded its constitutional…
Former Jigawa State Governor and PDP chieftain, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has strongly criticized Malam Nasir El-Rufai, the former Kaduna State Governor, over his recent call for opposition leaders to join the Social…
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji has expressed his delight after receiving the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-General Olufemi Oluyede, who paid him a courtesy visit in Ado-Ekiti on Saturday. Taking to…
Ambassador Umar Damagum has resigned as the acting National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), according to Arise News. His departure is seen as part of a broader strategy by PDP…
Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi, the Senate Deputy Chief Whip, has declared that he is a star witness in the sexual harassment allegations leveled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Speaking…
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has confirmed that opposition parties are actively working to form a strong alliance to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 elections. Discussions are…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has reaffirmed his unwavering allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC), making it clear that he has no intentions of leaving the party. Dismissing speculation about a possible…
The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has issued a stark warning to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), stating that the opposition party may fail to present a presidential…
A political standoff has emerged between Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and President Bola Tinubu following the controversial impeachment and reinstatement of Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. The situation has intensified tensions within the…
The political turmoil in Rivers State has taken a new turn as the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners (ALDRAP) has formally requested the Supreme Court of Nigeria to review its…
A lawyer, Kenneth Amadi, has petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to initiate the recall process for the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule. This development marks…
The suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Nigerian Senate has sparked global interest, prompting a response from the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). IPU President Tulia Ackson has assured that due process will…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has revealed that former President Muhammadu Buhari supported his decision to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to Naija News, El-Rufai disclosed that he met…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed concerns about potential unrest if the Martins Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly moves to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking…
A dramatic scene unfolded at the Rivers State House of Assembly Quarters on Wednesday when Governor Siminalayi Fubara arrived at the venue, only to find the entrance gate locked by security personnel.…
President Bola Tinubu held a closed-door meeting on Wednesday with members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, including Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and Deputy Speaker Mojisola Meranda, at the State House in…
Renowned journalist and publisher, Dele Momodu, has shared a memorable encounter with the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, revealing how the billionaire businessman supported him ahead of his wedding in…
The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly rebuked Tony Okocha, the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, following his call for Governor Siminalayi…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on political leaders to focus on policies and programs that benefit the poor and vulnerable, emphasizing that leadership is a duty of service rather than a…
A political organization, Young Nigerian Voices, has urged Hon. Emeka Nwajiuba to consider running for president in the 2027 elections, highlighting his leadership experience and ability to address national challenges. The call…
A prominent Northern group, Arewa Group, has given Senate President Godswill Akpabio a 48-hour ultimatum to reverse the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and end what they claim is the unfair targeting…
Lere Olayinka, former media aide to ex-Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, has warned Governor Siminalayi Fubara to be cautious of the growing support he is receiving from opposition groups amid his political…
Senator Peter Nwebonyi has justified the six-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, arguing that the punishment was necessary due to the severity of her alleged misconduct. In an exclusive interview with TVC…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega, as the Presidential Adviser and Coordinator of Presidential Livestock Reforms. The appointment was confirmed on Friday in…
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), West Idahosa, has reacted to the suspension of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, alleging that her suspension was premeditated. In a viral video shared by Channels TV…
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has weighed in on the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, reacting to the last words the lawmaker uttered before exiting the National Assembly. The Senate had…
A pro-Akpabio protest took an unexpected turn when a participant admitted she had no idea why she was demonstrating. Speaking to journalists at the scene, the unidentified woman candidly stated: “I don’t…
Gunmen on Wednesday opened fire on a peaceful gathering of youths believed to be supporters of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara in Elele, Ikwerre Local Government Area, escalating the state’s ongoing political…
For nearly two years, Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara has maintained an upper hand in his political tussle with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, particularly over control of the House of Assembly and…
Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro has provided insights into the recent clash between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio over a seating arrangement directive. The confrontation, which has drawn public…
Daniel Bwala, former spokesperson for Atiku’s presidential campaign, has outlined the immense effort needed to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 election. Bwala accused Tinubu of using opposition parties to…
Weeks after parting ways with the Labour Party (LP), prominent lawyer and Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo, has stated that Nigeria’s current situation demands cooperation from key stakeholders to bring about meaningful change.…
The ongoing dispute between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio has taken a new turn, as her husband, Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan, has called on Akpabio to treat his wife with…
Former Anambra governorship candidate Valentine Ozigbo has claimed that if Peter Obi contests in the 2027 presidential election, he will not do so under the Labour Party (LP). Speaking on Channels Television’s…
Nana Kazaure, Head of Media and Strategic Communications for the Obi-dient Movement, has responded to criticisms over Peter Obi’s attendance at the book launch of former Nigerian leader Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB).…
Impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, returned to the legislative chamber on Thursday, presiding over a plenary session weeks after his removal. It was reports that…
Ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has defended his decision to preside over a plenary session attended by only four lawmakers, insisting he cannot force participation. Speaking on TVC, Obasa said, “I can’t force…
Mojisola Meranda has resigned as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, according to former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. Obasa, in an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, stated that Meranda announced…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has explained the disagreement between him and Senator Natasha Akpoti over her refusal to move to a newly assigned seat in the Senate chamber. In a video shared…
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Femi Falana has revealed how he and other activists were deceived while in detention under General Ibrahim Babangida’s military regime. In a video shared by Channels TV,…
Lawyers representing Olalekan Onafeko, the sacked Clerk of the Lagos State House of Assembly, have issued a warning to Speaker Mojisola Meranda for potential contempt of court after failing to comply with…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has taken legal action against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, filing a ₦1.3 billion defamation lawsuit over alleged derogatory remarks made about her. The lawsuit, filed on February 25, 2025,…
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has called on President Bola Tinubu to officially recognize the late Chief MKO Abiola as one of Nigeria’s past presidents. Speaking to Senate correspondents before Tuesday’s plenary, Kalu…
The release of A Journey in Service, a memoir by former Nigerian military leader General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, has sparked nationwide discussions and controversies, particularly regarding the annulled June 12, 1993, presidential…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jonathan Vatsa, has claimed that former President Muhammadu Buhari’s absence at Ibrahim Babangida’s book launch was due to lingering resentment over the 1985 coup…
Prominent opposition figures have called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to abandon any plans of contesting in the 2027 presidential election, emphasizing the need for a southern leader for the sake…
The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) has announced that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won all chairmanship and councillorship positions in the recent local government elections across the state. The elections…
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has responded to ex-Head of State Ibrahim Babangida’s claim that the late General Sani Abacha was responsible for the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential…
Senator Natasha Akpoti has revealed that she is facing persistent harassment and obstacles that have made it difficult for her to carry out her duties effectively. Despite these challenges, she has chosen…
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae, has reacted to General Ibrahim Babangida’s recent admission that Chief Moshood Abiola won the June 12, 1993, presidential election, stating that…
In a heartfelt tribute, Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Prince Arthur Eze, publicly credited former military leader General Ibrahim Babangida (Rtd) for shaping his life and career. Speaking at Babangida’s book launch, Eze…
President Bola Tinubu has shared a memorable encounter with former Military Head of State, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB), recalling how he confronted him over the repeated postponement of the Senate inauguration. Speaking…
Senator Natasha Akpoti of Kogi Central has publicly challenged Senate President Godswill Akpabio, insisting that she will not step down from her position despite his reported attempts to pressure her into resigning.…
The Federal Government has directed Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State to halt the upcoming Local Government elections scheduled for Saturday. This statement was made by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF),…
The Mayor of Orumba South Local Government Area in Anambra State, Hon. Shedrack Azubuike, has issued a seven-day quit notice to non-indigenous native doctors and Ezenwanyis (traditional spiritualists) operating within the council…
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has reiterated his commitment to fostering a strong relationship with Rivers State, emphasizing the historical and ongoing ties between the two states under the leadership of Governor…
The Nigerian government has earmarked N65 billion in the 2025 budget for the reintegration of ex-militants through the Presidential Amnesty Programme. This marks an increase from the N58 billion allocated last year,…
The Osun State caucus in the National Assembly has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take swift action to restore law and order in Osun State. They urged the President to…
Osun State has been plunged into chaos as violent clashes between supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) left seven people dead, including former Irewole Local…
Senator Shehu Sani recently shared his change of heart regarding the mass migration of Nigerians to Canada. Initially, he intended to criticize Canada for attracting Nigerian migrants. However, after learning about the…
Social media users have taken to their official X account to react after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former President, Olusegun Obasanjo were captured among some African leaders. The pictures were made…
President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills have passed their second reading in the House of Representatives after a lengthy debate. The four bills—The Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria Establishment Bill 2024,…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially confirmed Rt. Hon. S.K.E Udeh Okoye as the substantive National Secretary of the party. The decision followed a review…
Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has given the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) a 48-hour ultimatum to issue an apology for allegedly subjecting him to public ridicule. This follows a statement by…
The Anambra State government has intensified its efforts to curb the activities of fake native doctors and reduce crime by sealing off a shrine located in Umuofor village, Okija, within Ihiala Local…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed concerns regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling on the 2024 budget appeal, asserting that the decision to withdraw the case was intentional and inconsequential to his…
Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on New Media and Public Communications to former Rivers State Governor and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has criticized legal practitioner Femi Falana (SAN) for allegedly making…
Ikenga Ugochinyere, the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources, recently made a pointed remark regarding Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister. In a video shared by…
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has officially announced the chairpersons for the Assembly’s standing committees. Meranda made the announcement during Monday’s plenary session. The appointed lawmakers…