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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advised the sacked Adamawa Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Hudu Yunusa-Ari, to defend his actions in court instead of making unsubstantiated claims in the media. According…
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has revealed that Martin Amaewhule and 26 other lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly secretly withdrew their court case after realizing that their…
The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure has reinstated the sacked local government chairmen and councillors in Osun State, overturning their earlier removal by Governor Ademola Adeleke. In its judgment on Tuesday,…
Former Nigerian senator and human rights activist, Shehu Sani, has urged South Africans to defend their sovereignty and dignity, asserting that national independence is far more valuable than foreign aid. Taking to…
Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, has called out the state’s wealthy individuals for their limited investment in youth development and community projects. Speaking at a Anambra Youth Empowerment programme covered by…
Bello El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and a current House of Representatives member representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, has addressed the growing tension between his father and Governor…
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to addressing long-standing issues affecting the Igbo people, reaffirming that Tinubu truly deserves the…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has strongly condemned the recent attacks on communities in Ebonyi State by suspected Fulani herders. Describing the killings in Amagu, Amaokwe, and Umunesha in Nkalaha,…
On February 6, 2025, President Bola Tinubu implemented significant leadership changes across various federal universities in Nigeria. This restructuring, aimed at enhancing governance and academic standards, took immediate effect, as confirmed by…
In a recent video shared on Symfoni tv, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held on Monday saw the notable absence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike,…
Senator John Azuta Mbata, the newly elected President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has firmly reaffirmed his unshakable commitment to his Igbo identity, dismissing recent criticisms as misunderstandings. Speaking on Monday during a courtesy…
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have formally apologized to President Bola Tinubu for their involvement in the impeachment of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. The lawmakers reversed their decision following…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has urged wealthy individuals in Anambra State to avoid using their financial influence to create division within the party ahead of…
A recent report by Symfoni TV revealed that members of the “Obidients” movement have officially left the Labour Party (LP) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in preparation for the 2027…
Abuja recently played host to a distinguished gathering as former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Sierra Leonean President Ernest Bai Koroma joined other notable figures to celebrate the 25th wedding anniversary…
As political activities heat up ahead of the 2027 elections, former Nasarawa State Governor and key founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, has strongly opposed any…
A prominent figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano, Musa Illlyasu Kwankwaso, has claimed that his cousin, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party…
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have reiterated that the removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa was conducted in full adherence to constitutional provisions. They emphasized that the decision followed…
The Federal Government, through the Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (RH-NHGSFP), has launched a new pilot initiative to combat child hunger and improve education at Jere Tsangaya School in Kagarko…
The political turmoil in the Lagos State House of Assembly escalated on Thursday, with the Department of State Services (DSS) detaining Hon. Sylvester Ogunkelu (Epe 2) and Hon. Lanre Afinni (Lagos Island…
Former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, has emphasized that democracy remains the only viable option for Nigeria, urging citizens and political parties to nurture and sustain the democratic system. Abubakar made…
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has pleaded not guilty to cybercrime charges filed against him by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Sowore is…
Yakubu Dogara, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, has revealed how Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), played a significant role in Bala Mohammed’s 2023 gubernatorial…
Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the Tinubu administration of paying opposition leaders 50 million naira each to undermine democracy. Speaking at a national…
Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the legal representative of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has raised concerns over the actions of Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, claiming his involvement in negotiations with terrorist…
Ismail Omipidan, former Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to ex-Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, has disclosed that he cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2018 about the alleged treacherous tendencies of former governor…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo had a significant meeting on Tuesday in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The encounter occurred on the sidelines of the Africa Heads of…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has landed in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to participate in the highly anticipated Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, scheduled to kick off on January 27, 2025. The President,…
Mudashiru Obasa, the former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has recently found himself at the center of political controversy following his impeachment amid growing tensions within state politics. Serving…
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has issued a scathing critique of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), accusing him of “dual loyalty” and describing his political approach as…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced 45 fresh appointments, including board chairpersons and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) for various government institutions. In a statement released by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,…
Nigerian lawyer Kenneth Okonkwo has challenged FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s assertion that he is not an Igbo man, following the emergence of Senator Azuka Mbata as Ohanaeze Ndigbo President. In an interview…
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, former Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, has criticized the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing it of fostering corruption and rewarding misconduct. In an interview with Nigeria Info…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Kayode Opeifa as the substantive Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), tasking him with modernizing the nation’s railway system. Opeifa, a seasoned transportation expert,…
President Bola Tinubu is currently holding an important meeting at the State House in Abuja with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. According to Daily…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpehbolo, has called for an investigation into allegations that a Department of State Services (DSS) official assaulted journalists covering the Edo Governorship Election Tribunal at the High Court…
Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has denied any connection to the $52.5 million recently repatriated from the United States, clarifying that the funds were tied to Nigerian oil entrepreneur…
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has revealed that Simon Ekpa, a Finland-based self-proclaimed Biafra agitator, is still actively involved in kidnapping for ransom. Speaking in Awka on Saturday, Soludo highlighted the…
In an interview with ARISE TV, Robinson Nname-Ewor, the Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, addressed the political crisis surrounding defected lawmakers. He stressed that members who…
Tambari Sydney-Gbara, the former Publicity Secretary of the Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has raised concerns over alleged marginalization of loyalists to Governor Siminalayi Fubara within the party.…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has imposed a two-week ban on Pantekas (sellers of used items) in the FCT, effective from January 14, 2025. The decision was…
A respected Niger Delta leader has criticized former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike’s shifting allegiances and political narratives, particularly regarding his relationship with former Governor Peter Odili. High Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe, in…
On Monday, members of the Lagos State House of Assembly unanimously impeached Speaker Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, who was absent in the U.S. at the time. The motion for his removal was moved…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, Fouad Oki, during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, has shed more light on the impeachment of Hon. Mudashiru Obasa by…
Shehu Gabam, the National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), recently reflected on the intense criticism faced by the administration of former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan. Speaking in an interview on…
Minister Backs Seyi Tinubu for Lagos Governorship, Highlights Dedication to Nigeria Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has voiced strong support for Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, as a potential…
The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has issued a direct ultimatum to road construction engineers over performance concerns on the South East and South- South Roads. In a confrontational media broadcast…
In a strongly-worded statement that challenges Nigeria’s current economic centralization, the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has called for dramatic reforms to redistribute the country’s commercial advantages beyond Lagos State. Speaking in…
Kingmakers in Oyo have rejected the appointment of Prince Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin by Governor Seyi Makinde, describing the decision as illegal and a violation of the traditional selection process.…
Dr. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, a former Secretary to the Government of Kano State, has expressed disappointment over what he perceives as betrayal by members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and…
The embattled National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Samuel Anyanwu, has reaffirmed his claim to the position, asserting that he remains the legitimate officeholder. Anyanwu made this declaration during an…
Nigerians and social media users have been left buzzing after seeing video of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Aide-de-camp, Lieutenant Colonel, Nurudeen Alonwonle Yusuf saluting his wife after his new rank decoration…
In a recent report from Symfoni TV, Monday Okpebholo, a key leader within the People Democratic Party (PDP), has spoken out about the recent removal of chairpersons in PDP-controlled local government areas…
In a candid interview with SYMFONI TV, In a recent statement, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike issued a stern warning to elder statesmen in Rivers State, vowing to retaliate against…
Senator Shehu Sani, a prominent member of Nigeria’s opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has sparked a wave of discussion after sharing his thoughts on the President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traore,…
In a move that has sparked widespread debate, President Bola Tinubu recently approved a retirement package for Nigerian military service chiefs and generals that includes a $20,000 allowance for foreign medical treatment,…
One of the chieftains of the Labour Party, LP, Oseloka Obaze has reacted to viral report claiming that the former governor of Anambra state and LP candidate in the 2023 presidential election,…
The Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Shehu Gabam, has finally opened up about his recent meeting with former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai and allies of ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar. The…
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, has come under fire from Bashir Ahmad, a former media advisor to former President Muhammadu Buhari, for his persistent criticism of the Federal…
Olusegun Obasanjo, who used to be President of Nigeria, recently told a funny story in an interview with Channels Television. The story was about Jimmy Carter’s trip to Nigeria in the late…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has delivered a harsh attack on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for what he sees as an alarming pattern of shutting down voices of opposition. Abubakar…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has pledged to fully comply with the recent Court of Appeal ruling that affirmed Sunday Udeh-Okoye as its National Secretary.The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, made…
There have been several reactions from social media users trailed former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai’s remarks after a report alleging his defection from All Progressives Congress (APC) to another party.…
Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has announced a series of new appointments to bolster his administration’s efforts toward effective governance and development. In a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi…
Kano State Commissioner for Transportation, Engr. Muhammad Diggol, has officially resigned following his reassignment to the Ministry of Project Monitoring and Evaluation. While Diggol did not provide an official reason for his…
In a candid interview with SYMFONI TV, In a statement that has stirred significant political discourse, Senator Monday Okpebholo of Edo North Senatorial District has openly lauded Nyesom Wike, the Minister of…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former Governor of Rivers State, asserted that Dr. Peter Odili, a former governor of the state, “cannot kill” him amid escalating…
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a former Governor of Lagos State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress arrived Enugu State on Saturday to commission some projects. The Special Assistant on New Media…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has boldly declared his unparalleled success in electoral politics since his entry into public service in 1999. Speaking during a gathering with…
Ibadan’s First Motorway – The Circular Road Governor Makinde announced that Ibadan will host Nigeria’s first motorway, a 32km stretch linking TechU (Lagos-Ibadan expressway) to Badeku (Ibadan-Ife road). He clarified that the…
Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy has reacted after seeing the comment that former presidential aide, Reno Omokri made about Peter Obi’s press conference.…
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi has outlined what he describes as critical alternative approaches to Nigeria’s current governance challenges in a recent address shared on Symfoni TV. Speaking on the…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has voiced skepticism over the recently announced commencement of operations at Nigeria’s state-owned refineries, raising concerns about their viability and management. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)…
President Bola Tinubu has dismissed rumors of disagreements between his administration and state governors over local government administration, emphasizing that his government remains committed to strengthening the third tier of governance. Speaking…
There have been several reactions from social media users after photo of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President, Kashim Shettima holding a meeting in Lagos surfaced online. The picture was shared…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians that the benefits of the Tinubu administration’s policies will soon become evident. Speaking after paying a New Year homage to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at…
Former Mayor of Port Harcourt City Local Government Council, Hon. Victor Ihunwo, has dismissed allegations made against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over the alleged misappropriation of local…
In a recent interview with Channels Television, Daniel Bwala, a presidential aide, emphasized the need for patience and gradual implementation of policies to achieve sustainable economic growth. He highlighted that expecting immediate…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed strong disapproval of the exclusion of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) from the 2025 national budget. In a statement on Wednesday, Obi…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed that there will be no extension for land allottees to pay their Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) fees. He warned that…
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has appointed boxer Anthony Joshua as the state’s sports ambassador. The appointment was announced during a courtesy visit to the Government House in Abeokuta, where Governor…
Dr. Peter Odili, former governor of Rivers State, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has claimed he resurrected Odili’s political career. Wike, who served as governor of Rivers, accused…
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has fired back at Reno Omokri, a former media aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, accusing him of being a “political mercenary” who aligns with the…
Former Senate President Ahmad Lawan has initiated political consultations ahead of the 2027 presidential elections, beginning with a visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Daura, Katsina State. Lawan,…
The Minister of State for Defense, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has announced the deployment of 1,000 naval officers to Maradun, Zamfara, as part of efforts to combat banditry in the region. During…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has responded to concerns over plans to establish a Sharia court in Oyo Town, emphasizing his administration’s dedication to upholding the Nigerian Constitution. The governor’s remarks…
Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, has praised the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on his 75th birthday, describing him as a transformative leader. In…
Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu, labeling him the worst leader Nigeria has had since independence. Okonkwo’s remarks came after…
Indigenes of Plateau State traveling in and out of the state for the Christmas and New Year celebrations will benefit from free transportation, courtesy of Governor Caleb Mutfwang. The free transport service,…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Major-General Godwin Osagie Abbe (rtd), a former military governor of the state. His passing has left the state and…
Doyin Okupe, a former presidential spokesperson, has stated that he has never criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu throughout his political career. Reflecting on Tinubu’s political journey, Okupe emphasized that despite their differing…
Dr. Ijeomah Arodiogbu, who happens to be the National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the South East, during an interview with The Punch addressed the controversy surrounding the…
The Edo State governorship election petitions tribunal has adjourned the hearing of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s petition challenging Governor Monday Okpebholo’s victory in the September 21, 2024, gubernatorial election to January…
According to report from Symfoni TV on Saturday, December 21, Imo Ikenga Ugochinyere, a federal lawmaker from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), expressed strong opposition to Sam Anyanwu’s efforts to maintain his…
The Senate President of Nigeria, Godswill Obot Akpabio has been pictured together with Emeritus Archbishop of Abuja Catholic Archdiocese, John Cardinal Olorunfemi Onaiyekan at the Nigeria Police Force 2024 Christmas Carols and…
According to a reports, Yahaya Bello, the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, has been released from the Kuje Minimum Custodial Centre in Abuja after meeting the bail conditions set by a…
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have criticized President Bola Tinubu’s proposed 2025 budget of ₦47.9 trillion, raising concerns…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has refuted claims linking him to a recently revoked plot of land in Abuja. According to his spokesman, Garba Shehu, the property in question was allocated to the…
The Edo State Assets Verification Committee has revealed that despite a substantial N3.8 billion investment in the Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA) by the previous administration, the state holds no equity…
Hon. Pascal Obi, the former representative of Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has officially left the Labour Party (LP) to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).…