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Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has voiced skepticism about the potential success of any opposition coalition in defeating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. In an interview with Daily…
former Senator Shehu Sani has shared his thoughts on the ongoing sit-at-home protests in Nigeria’s southeast region. Sani described peaceful sit-at-home actions as a legitimate form of civil resistance, however, he condemned…
In a recent meeting with a delegation from the League of Northern Democrats, former President Olusegun Obasanjo expressed deep concerns about Nigeria’s ongoing disunity, identifying it as a major obstacle to the…
In a recent statement, Atedo Peterside, founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank, addressed the escalating conflict between Siminalayi Fubara and former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike. Speaking in a video shared by Arise…
During a recent interview with Arise TV, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu shared insights into his longstanding relationship with the late father of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of…
President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigerian motorists now have a choice between purchasing petrol at N1,000 per litre or opting for compressed natural gas (CNG) at N200 per standard cubic meter…
Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, has called for peace amid the ongoing crisis within the Benue State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which erupted after the party’s recent congress. In a statement issued…
Federal workers represented by the Federal Workers Forum (FWF) have made a request to the federal government, led by President Bola Tinubu, to pay overdue salaries and other benefits owed to them.…
Kenneth Okonkwo, a lawyer, emphasized the importance of unity and peaceful coexistence among Nigeria’s diverse ethnic groups.In a video shared by Arise TV, Okonkwo shared a story about an elderly man from…
Dino Melaye, a senator from Kogi State and former gubernatorial candidate, has accused Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), of being overly eager to secure the vice-presidential spot…
In a recent broadcast on Symphoni TV, former lawmaker Dino Melaye addressed the political tensions in Rivers State, focusing on the behavior of Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital…
Nyesom Wike, the FCT Minister, has responded to comments made by former President Goodluck Jonathan regarding the authority of a ward chairman to remove a national party chairman.During a live broadcast on…
Ayodele Peter Fayose, the former Governor of Ekiti State, has expressed his support for the current Governor, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, as they approach the 2026 gubernatorial election in Ekiti State. The Chief…
In a bold statement, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), asserted that he will continue to be a “problem” for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and…
OCJ Okocha, a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, voiced his dissatisfaction with a statement made by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who mentioned that God would judge…
On Saturday, the Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the local government elections held on the same day.According to the Commission’s Chairman, Hajiya Mohammed,…
Former Lagos State Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, Olasupo Sasore, has expressed confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ability to govern Nigeria effectively, regardless of his location. Sasore highlighted that modern technology…
Former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has made a significant accusation, claiming that Peter Obi’s faction is partly to blame for the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State. During a live broadcast…
Activist lawyer Maduabuchi Idam has called for Senate President Godswill Akpabio to resign after a controversial video surfaced, . In the video, Akpabio suggested that people should “eat wherever they find food,”…
Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate and former governor of Anambra State, expressed his dissatisfaction with the poor condition of Nigerian roads after a tiring journey from Onitsha, Anambra State,…
The conflict between Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, and the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, has worsened following Soludo’s noticeable absence from the 2024 Onitsha Ofala Festival.This marked a shift…
Chief Dan Ulasi, former chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State, recently reflected on a significant meeting with Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike. The…
Chief Dan Ulasi, a former chairman of the PDP in Anambra State, recently recounted his first meeting with Governor Siminalayi Fubara in the office of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. The meeting was…
Direct statement on Friday, Edo State’s Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, raised alarms over alleged attempts by Governor Godwin Obaseki to divert state funds as his term nears its end. During a press…
President Bola Tinubu led the tributes yesterday in celebration of former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon’s 90th birthday. The event, held at the ECOWAS Commission auditorium in Abuja, attracted a diverse…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has formally declared his intention to run for president in the upcoming 2027 elections.His supporters have already started to rally behind him, using the hashtag #MakindeForPresident…
The Edo State Government has given Senator Monday Okpebholo a 48-hour deadline to present credible evidence supporting his accusations that government officials are involved in looting and destroying public assets.A spokesperson for…
Prominent PDP leader, Chief Dan Ulasi, dismissed claims that Governor Siminalayi Fubara lacks independence in his leadership.Ulasi argued that Nyesom Wike, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, backed Fubara’s rise to…
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, a prominent figure in Abia politics and a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed confidence that his party can regain control of the state from…
The Labour Party has criticized President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for leaving the country almost simultaneously.President Tinubu is currently on annual leave in Paris, France, while Vice President Shettima…
Just a day after denying rumors of an impeachment plot against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the Senate on Thursday expressed its support by passing a vote of confidence in him and the…
Obiora Ifoh, the National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, spoke about the internal issues the party is currently facing. He addressed the threats of sanctions against former presidential candidate Peter Obi…
“OJUKWU: Exile, Diplomacy And Survival” is a 156-page book by Kanayo Esinulo, a former aide to General Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, the leader of the defunct Republic of Biafra. Esinulo’s narrative delves into…
Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of Petroleum Resources, expressed his sorrow over the devastating petrol tanker explosion in Majiya town, Taura Local Government Area, Jigawa State, which resulted in the loss of over…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has submitted a motion (No: MHC/1915m/2024) to the Benue State High Court, requesting an investigation into the unexpected appearance of a counsel’s signature on the originating process…
The 40-megawatt Kashimbila hydroelectric power dam in Taraba State, initially launched during the Goodluck Jonathan administration, has been officially transferred to KP Hydro Limited, a private company owned by former Minister of…
A member of Nyesom Wike’s camp, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, has voiced dissatisfaction with the recent decision by governors to restore the National Working Committee (NWC) to its previous status…
Senator Simon Bako Lalong, representing Plateau South Senatorial District, joined other mourners in Shendam for the farewell of Richard Adamu Tallen, the late son of Dame Pauline Tallen, former Minister of Women…
In a recent interview on Channels TV, former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose praised the current Ekiti Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, for his performance, emphasizing that his commendation was impartial despite belonging to…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced plans to raise the minimum wage for state workers to N85,000. This decision was disclosed during an interview on Channels TV’s “One-On-One with Babajide Sanwo-Olu.”…
Following a recent meeting organized by the National Working Committee of the PDP, it was reported that Acting National Chairman Ambassador Umar Damagum may be stepping down next week. This decision emerged…
Robinson Ewor, the former Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Rivers West Senatorial District, has criticized former Governor Nyesom Wike, who is now serving as the Minister of the…
The Rivers State House of Assembly, under the leadership of Speaker Martin Amaewhule, has declared the seats of Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and three other lawmakers who…
The Bayelsa State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reversed the suspension of the Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, and other senior party members following an important…
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has voiced serious concern regarding the recent collapse of Nigeria’s national power grid, which has plunged large portions of the country into darkness yet…
Dele Momodu, a former presidential candidate, has asserted that Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, and his allies are responsible for the ongoing internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic…
Abdullahi Ibrahim, the acting National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has defended the party’s acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, against critics who believe he should have taken disciplinary action…
Nigerian political activist Aisha Yesufu has strongly criticized Senate President Godswill Akpabio, labeling him as the “most irresponsible elected official” in the country for frequently discussing food-related issues. In her recent public…
Ibrahim Abdullahi, the Acting National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, claimed that Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, left the PDP just as he was about to face suspension…
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose recently shared his thoughts on the challenges facing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during an interview with Channels Television. Fayose expressed his concerns about the party’s…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on Nigerian leaders to make the most of the country’s abundant resources to drive national progress. Speaking during the 40th anniversary of the Methodist Archdiocese of…
A federal lawmaker, Hon. Yusuf Gagdi, who represents the Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency, was recently photographed celebrating his one-year wedding anniversary with his wife, Laylah. In a post on his verified Twitter account…
In a poignant message shared on X (formerly Twitter), Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State and a presidential candidate, expressed his profound concern regarding the increasing violence, including killings and…
Chijioke Ihunwo, the newly elected Chairman of Obio Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State, has taken down the name of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, from the…
A lighthearted exchange took place on the social media platform X between Senator Shehu Sani, a former senator from Kaduna Central, and Hadiza El-Rufai, the former First Lady of Kaduna State. The…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio recently encouraged Nigerians to take advantage of opportunities for free food whenever they find them. He made this comment during a plenary session in the Senate, as seen…
Back in 2012, Bola Tinubu, who was then the leader of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), vehemently criticized President Goodluck Jonathan’s decision to abolish the petrol subsidy. He referred to this…
Chijioke Ihunwo, the chairman of the Obio Akpor Local Government Area (LGA), has taken down the name of former Governor Nyesom Wike from the council secretariat’s administrative block. This move occurs amid…
Chief Emeka Charles Kalu, a big shot in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has told Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and ex-Governor of Rivers State, to focus…
Nigerian activist and politician Aisha Yesufu has clarified that she is not an official member of the Labour Party (LP) or any other political party. This comes after her involvement in the…
Governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have rallied behind Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, taking a stance against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. According to Punch…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Mohammed Makarfi, has lost his son, Faisal Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi. A family member, speaking anonymously to Daily Trust, confirmed that Faisal died in a car accident. Reports indicate…
Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has clarified the suspension of Umar Damagum, the embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a post on the social media platform X,…
Ikenga Ugochinyere, a member of the House of Representatives, has claimed that the 27 lawmakers from the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Martins Amaewhule, who recently defected from the PDP…
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has asserted that neither the Federal Government nor the National Assembly has the right to dictate how local governments should manage their funds. During an interview…
In a recent interview with Arise News, Ikenga Ugochinyere, a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), voiced his concerns regarding the conduct of the party’s Acting National Chairman and Secretary. He…
Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticized the recent hike in fuel prices, urging the Federal Government to reverse the decision. Obi expressed his concerns through a post on…
The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has intensified, causing deep divisions within the party’s National Working Committee (NWC).The conflict centers around a power struggle in Rivers State between former…
In a recent interview with The Vanguard, Prof. Adeola Adenikinju, the President of the Nigeria Economic Society, expressed his dissatisfaction with the lack of transparency in fuel pricing, especially following the start…
The HURIWA group criticized the military for what they see as hypocrisy, pointing out that the military invaded Nnamdi Kanu’s residence despite it not posing a significant threat to national security. They…
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has stated that the Federal Government and the National Assembly should not dictate how local governments manage their allocations. In an interview on Channels TV’s Hard…
Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) gubernatorial candidate for the upcoming Ondo State election, has claimed that previous governors of the state have achieved only 20 percent success. Akingboye made…
General Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), has raised concerns about how Nigeria is perceived internationally, noting that many view the country as unstable and prone to violence. In a…
Eshanekpe Israel, also known as Akpodoro and a former leader of the Niger Delta Volunteer Force (NDVF), has called on the Nigerian military to take Asari Dokubo’s recent threats seriously. Akpodoro warned…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) criticized former Transport Minister and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, for his recent statements, calling them inconsiderate, inflammatory, and lacking patriotism. Amaechi caused controversy by…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized former Minister of Transport and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, labeling his recent comments as insensitive, inflammatory, and unpatriotic.Amaechi sparked debate by criticizing Nigerian…
The Rivers State Government has clarified that the recent Court of Appeal ruling did not reinstate Martin Amaewhule and 26 others as members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The State…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Gombe State has announced that four corps members who absconded from their duties during the 2023 Batch “C” Stream I program will be required to…
In a recent tweet, Shehu Sani, a Nigerian senator, author, playwright, and human rights activist, sparked a discussion about academic qualifications and job hunting, particularly the practice of concealing advanced degrees to…
Nyesom Wike, the former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, recently shared his perspective on events unfolding in Rivers State during an interview with Seun of…
Former Senator Andrew Uchendu, who previously represented Rivers East, commented on the ongoing crisis in Rivers State. He claimed that former Governor Dr. Peter Odili never interfered with the administrations of his…
In a statement released via the Labour Party’s official X handle, Julius Abure hailed the ruling from Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court as a “new dawn” for the party.…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has criticized Senator Bukola Saraki over his comments on the government’s urban renewal efforts. The governor’s administration is focused on upgrading and restoring the capital city to…
Former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has criticized Governor Siminalayi Fubara for his decision to move forward with local government elections in the state, despite a court ruling that barred the elections.…
The leader of the Labour Party in Imo State, Senator Athan Achonu, has denied rumors suggesting that Callistus Ihejiagwa, the party’s state chairman, has been removed following a stakeholders’ meeting. Achonu clarified…
Labour Party (LP) Chairman Julius Abure has announced that he has chosen to forgive those he believes tarnished his reputation during the party’s internal leadership disputes.Abure’s remarks came after the Federal High…
Here’s a rewritten version of the article with each paragraph expressed in different wording:—**‘Wike Vowed To Burn State’ — Ex-APC Chieftain Demands IGP, FCT Minister’s Resignation Amid Rivers Unrest** By Keziah SHEDRACK…
I pleaded with Wike Countless Times,” Says Fubara** *Published on October 8, 2024,at 9:57 AM by Richard Ogunsile*Amid the growing tensions in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara revealed that he has humbly…
Prominent human rights activist and lawyer Malachy Ugwummadu has expressed his frustration with the tendency to file election-related lawsuits in Abuja, suggesting that the courts in Port Harcourt would be more appropriate…
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State recently discussed the political climate in Rivers State during a live broadcast on Symphoni . He praised Governor Siminalayi Fubara for his effective leadership and ability…
Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has dismissed rumors that his eldest daughter, Helen Eno-Obareki, has been appointed as the state’s First Lady. He clarified, during a condolence visit from Nigeria’s First…
Former Abia State Governor, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, expressed confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s intentions, stating that no elected president would deliberately cause hardship for their people. He highlighted the separation…
Senator Shehu Sani, a well-known member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and political commentator, has shared his views on the outcome of the recent Rivers State Local Government elections.In the elections,…
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Kenneth Minimah (retd), has praised Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara for the smooth execution of the local government elections held on Saturday.CONTINUE In a congratulatory…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, asserting that the people of Rivers have decisively rejected political godfathers who pursue self-serving agendas. In a message posted…
Uzodinma Nwafor, the candidate from the opposition Action Alliance (AA), has been officially declared the winner of the Etche Local Government Area (LGA) chairman election, which took place on October 5, 2024.…
Asari Dokubo, a former leader of the Niger Delta militants, has shared his perspective on the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, which has escalated due to a feud between the state’s…
Malachy Ugwummadu, a lawyer and human rights activist, has claimed that the prominent Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, wrote to Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, warning that it would…
Kenneth Okonkwo, a legal practitioner, has criticized the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for prioritizing a Federal High Court judgment over the Supreme Court’s ruling concerning local government elections. He argued that…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara is scheduled to swear in the newly elected local government chairmen today, following their victory in Saturday’s elections. Dr. Tammy Danagogo, the Secretary to the State Government, confirmed the…