If Rivers is set on fire today, that may end this democracy – Bode George warns
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olabode George, has warned against the ongoing political crisis…
You can’t tax people without increasing their income – Ndume kicks against cybersecurity levy
Ali Ndume, the senator representing Borno South Senatorial District in the Senate has kicked against the controversial cybersecurity levy. Appearing…
Impeach Gov Fubara now – APC tells Rivers lawmakers
Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has directed members of the House of Assembly, led by Martin…
Introduction of Cybersecurity Levy is further proof that the government is more interested in milking a dying economy instead of nurturing it to recovery – Peter Obi
The Presidential candidate of Labour party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has condemned the Federal government over the…
Peter Obi reacts to reports claiming he destroyed existing structures while constructing roads during his tenure as Anambra state governor
Peter Obi has reacted to reports claiming he destroyed existing structures while constructing new roads during his tenure as Anambra…
Those asking why I didn’t build schools in Anambra didn’t read my manifesto – Peter Obi replies critics
Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi has replied to those asking why he didn’t build…
Rivers Finance Commissioner tenders his resignation
Hours after the resignation of Rivers State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Zacchaeus Adangor, the state Commissioner of Finance,…
Rivers assembly overrides Governor Fubara, passes LGA amendment bill into law
Rivers State House of Assembly has passed the Rivers State Local Government (Amendment) Bill into law, overriding the assent of…
I recommended Peter Obi to Atiku in 2019. Can’t support Tinubu in 2027 – Reno Omokri
Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri has revealed that he recommended Peter Obi to former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic…
Atiku and Wike attend PDP National Caucus meeting
The Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections, Atiku Abubakar and the Minister of…
Former Governor El-Rufai’s ally released by DSS after getting arrested for anti-Governor Sani post
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai’s ally, Aisha Galadima has been released by the Department of State Services after getting…
Court clears former President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma to contest the upcoming election
Former President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, has been cleared by the country’s electoral court to contest the upcoming election.…
Electricity tariff hike capable of hurting us in next election – APC member begs Tinubu to intervene and reverse electricity tariffs
The Deputy National Organizing Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Nze Chidi Duru, has urged the President Bola…
Omobayo sworn in as Edo deputy governor
Omobayo Godwin has been sworn in as Edo state Deputy Governor. This comes hours after Philip Shaibu was impeached by…
I will not underperform – President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says he will do all it takes to ensure he does not underperform in office. The President…
Kano government inaugurates committees to probe Ganduje and others
Two judicial commissions of inquiry have been inaugurated by Kano state government to probe alleged cases of misappropriation of public…
We will continue to make them restless, empty drums make loudest noise – Fubara takes another shot at Wike’s camp
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has again taken another shot at his former benefactor, Nyesom Wike’s camp, days after he stated that…
Senator Ned Nwoko Meets Anioma people,Pledges Total Transformation
By Onomiguren Agbamu It was a glorious homecoming as Senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North Senatorial district at the National…
Bassirou Faye sworn in as Senegal’s youngest President
Bassirou Diomaye Faye was sworn in on Tuesday, April 2, as Senegal’s youngest president after sweeping to a first-round victory…
Rivers lawmakers renew threat to impeach Governor Fubara
27 Rivers state assembly lawmakers have again renewed threats of impeaching Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Reading a briefing after a meeting…
I Inherited $587m, N85bn debts, 115 contract liabilities from El-Rufai – Gov Sani
The governor of Kaduna State, Sani Uba, has said that he inherited a huge debt burden of $587m, N85bn and…
Celebration in Senegal as Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to become Africa’s youngest President after rival concedes
Senegal opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a political newcomer popular among the country’s disaffected youth, is set to be declared…
Politics is over, support Tinubu – Governor Sule appeals to Obi
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa state has appealed to the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the last…
Trump is unable to make $464 million bond in civil fraud case, his lawyers tell court
Former US President, Donald Trump can’t find an insurance company to underwrite his bond to cover the massive judgment against…
Soludo admits refusing to construct road because the member representing the area was in the opposition party
The Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has said he initially refused to construct the road on Nwokedi Street in Okpoko…
Donald Trump says there will be a ‘bloodbath’ if he loses the US election
Former US President Donald Trump has vowed that there would be a “bloodbath” if he’s not re-elected in November. Trump…
President Putin wins re-election with 87 percent of the vote to extend 25-year rule in Russia
Vladimir Putin has won Russia’s re-election, claiming another six-year term as Russian president to extend his 25-year rule in a…
Russia opens criminal cases after voters pour dye in ballot boxes and start fire in protest over Putin’s re-election
Russia has filed at least 15 criminal cases after people poured dye in ballot boxes, started fires and lobbed Molotov…
Former UK Prime Minister Theresa May announces decision to quit UK parliament after 27 years
Former British Prime Minister, Theresa May, has said she will not contest in the next general election, bringing a 27-year…
US 2024: Nikki Haley drops out of Republican primary, but refuses to endorse Donald Trump
Nikki Haley has dropped out of the long-shot race to become the Republican party candidate for president in the November…
Edo lawmakers serve deputy governor, Phillip Shaibu, impeachment notice
Members of Edo Assembly have served an impeachment notice to the Deputy Governor of the state, Comrade Philip Shaibu. In…
Michelle Obama reveals whether she will be running for U.S. president in 2024
Former US first lady, Michelle Obama has put to end rumours of her running the ballot to replace President Joe…
US Supreme Court Unanimously rejects attempt to remove Trump from 2024 Election ballot
The US Supreme Court on Monday removed March 4, a potential hurdle to Donald Trump’s bid to come back to…
RETURN TO PDP: l ONLY EXERCISED MY CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT OF FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION, NDUKWE CLARIFIES
By Onomiguren Agbamu A one time Chairman of Oshimili North local government and All Progressives Congress ( APC) House of…
Tinubu is running government like a military dictator – Former APC national vice chairman, Salihu Mohammed Lukman
Salihu Mohammed Lukman, a former National Vice Chairman (North West) of the All Progressives Congress has accused President Bola Tinubu…
Tinubu’s success is a Divine blessing which is a reward for the purity of his heart – VP Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has praised the emergence of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as President saying it “is a reward for…
Nigerian youths can’t wait to take back their country from those who regard national leadership as a criminal racket – Peter Obi
The Labour Party Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25th, 2023 election, Peter Obi, has stated that…
Banditry is God’s punishment for what the North did to Igbos — Archbishop Chukwuma
Retired Archbishop of Enugu Anglican Diocese, Most Rev Prof Emmanuel Chukwuma has said that banditry is “God’s punishment for what…
Naira depreciation: Atiku’s solution will return Nigeria to era of Emefiele – Presidency
The presidency has knocked former presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar after he advised the FG to carry out controlled floatation of…
The reform agenda of the present government has added to the plight of Nigerians – Catholic Bishops
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has said that the reforms being carried out by the Tinubu-led administration has…
I really feel for Peter Obi – Nigerian Catholic priest says
Nigerian Catholic priest, Fr. Kelvin Ugwu, has seemingly taken a dig at people who said they will teach the presidential…
Resign now if Nigeria’s problems overwhelm you – PDP governors tell Tinubu govt
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have advised the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, under…
United Support Groups, Delta LP Guber Candidate disowns ‘Obidient Youths for PDP’
The Delta State Chapter of the United Support Groups (USG) apex body of all Obidients groups in the state, has…
Labour Party suspends national treasurer Opara for six months
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Labour Party has suspended the national treasurer of the party, Oluchi Opara, for…
Labour Party Chairman asked to account for N3.5bn
Labour Party’s national chairman, Julius Abure has been asked to account for the party’s finances. The finances amount to over…
Group Declares Support For Oborevwori Till 2031
By Onomiguren Agbamu A coalition of Delta State Community Youth Forum, Monday, declared its unalloyed support for the state governor,…
Use your money to pull Nigerians out of poverty and unemployment – APC group tells Obi and Atiku
The Confederation of All Progressives Congress (APC) Support Groups has asked opposition leaders, Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar to use…
President Tinubu to watch AFCON final live in Ivory Coast
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be present at the Stade Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan to support the Super Eagles against…
Group Urges BAT To Appoint Delta Labour DG, Hon Chukwuyem Danielson As Minister of Humanitarian Affairs
Obedient groups from the South South region of Nigeria have decided to push forward Labour Party DG from Delta State…
The faith I have will not allow me to accept a man marrying a man, and a woman marrying a woman – Ghana’s former president, John  Mahama says ahead of 2024 election
Former Ghanaian president and leading opposition presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama has expressed his Anti-LGBTQ stance ahead of the December…
Peter Obi visits Nabeeha’s family in Abuja (photos)
Former Presidential candidate of Labour party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, paid a visit to the families of Nabeeha…
“Private visits should be done at his expense and not at public cost” Peter Obi speaks against Tinubu’s latest travel abroad as he insists on cuts in the cost of governance
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has questioned President Bola Tinubu…
Governor Fubara thanks God, hails President Tinubu, Wike over Supreme Court victory
Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed gratitude to God, President Bola Tinubu and the minister of Federal Capital Territory…
Newly-elected Liberian president, Joseph Boakai, whisked off podium after suffering “heat-induced faintness” during his inauguration ceremony (video)
Newly-elected Liberian president, Joseph Boakai, was whisked off the podium after suffering “heat-induced faintness” during his inauguration ceremony. Boakai, 79,…
Oborevwori’s S/Court victory Restores Confidence In Nigeria’s Democracy, Judiciary – Ahon
By Onomiguren Agbamu Chief Press Secretary to Delta State Governor, Sir Fetus Ahon, Friday, said the Supreme Court judgment which…
Oyibode Rejoices With Oborevwori Over Supreme Court Victory
By Onomiguren Agbamu Delta State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Him. (Chief) Vincent Oyibode has expressed a hearty congratulation to…
Supreme court reserves judgment in Sokoto governorship appeal
The Supreme court has reserved judgement in an appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate, Saidu Umar,…
US 2024: Bio-Tech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy suspends presidential campaign, endorses Donald Trump
Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy ended his campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination Monday night after a disappointing finish in…
President Tinubu and Fubara in close-door meeting in Aso Rock
President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with Governor Simi Fubara of Rivers State at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The…
N5 billion was budgeted for student loans while a larger sum of N6 billion was budgeted to build a car park for the legislators – Peter Obi
Peter Obi has taken to X to decry the state of human capital development in Nigeria. In his post, the…
Rivers Political Crisis: When the time comes we will know who is who – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said when it’s time for politics “we will know who is…
US presidential candidate Nikki Haley explains why she has refused to rule out serving as Trump’s vice president
US Republican presidential candidate, Nikki Haley has said she won’t officially rule out being Donald Trump’s running mate if he…
Factional Speaker loyal to Governor Fubara in Rivers state resigns from office
The ongoing crisis rocking the Rivers State House of Assembly took a new twist on Sunday, December 31, 2023, as…
Court extends order against INEC and PDP over defected Rivers lawmakers
The interim order stopping the Independent National Electoral Commission ((INEC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from taking any action…
Rivers crisis: “A desecration of democracy” – President Tinubu reportedly lambasted Fubara for ‘demolishing’ House of Assembly Complex during peace meeting with Wike
President Bola Tinubu reportedly lambasted Rivers governor, Siminalayi Fubara for allegedly demolishing the State House of Assembly Complex when he…
Your directives favor only Nyesom Wike – Rivers state elders kick against President Tinubu’s mediation in Fubara/Wike’s clash
The Rivers Elders and Leaders Forum (RELF), has said the resolutions reached after President Tinubu’s meeting with Governor Sim Fubara…
Wike and others will be sanctioned at the right time – PDP chairman
Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Umar Damagum, has said that former Rivers State Governor and Minister of…
Gov Fubara and Wike reach truce after closed-door meeting with President Tinubu
Peace appears to be in sight in the political climate in Rivers state as the state Governor Sim Fubara and…
Appeal court affirms Fintiri as Adamawa Governor, fines Binani N1m
Ahmadu Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been affirmed as the elected governor of Adamawa State bu a…
Tinubu, Fubara, Odili hold meeting in Aso Rock
President Bola Tinubu is reportedly meeting with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, the former governor of Rivers State, Sir Peter…
Fubara vs Nyesom Wike: “Don’t pull the ladder you use in climbing” – Wike warns as he calls for peace in Rivers
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said he wants peace in Rivers state but warned politicians…
INEC moves Kogi election materials to Abuja over attacks
Materials used for the November 11 Kogi State governorship election have been moved by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…
Four Rivers commissioners resign amid Wike-Fubara rift
Four more commissioners have resigned from Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s cabinet amid a rift with his predecessor and current minister of…
Rivers attorney-general resigns as Wike/Fubara’s saga continues
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Rivers state, Professor Zacchaeus Adangor, has resigned from office. In a letter…
Nigeria’ll be in Confusion if all Ex-Govs Control Successors’ – Edwin Clark tells Tinubu to Call Nyesom Wike to Order
Elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, has urged President Bola Tinubu to call the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),…
Prosecutors ask Supreme Court to decide if Trump has Immunity From Prosecution even if he commits crimes
Federal prosecutors have asked the US Supreme Court to rule quickly on whether former president Donald Trump has immunity from…
Rivers State Assembly: PDP demands INEC to conduct fresh elections in 27 state constituencies, insists defected Lawmakers automatically vacated their seats
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately commence the process of…
‘On your mandate we shall stand”- 27 Rivers state House of Assembly members sing as they defect to APC (video/photos)
Twenty Seven members of the Rivers state House of Assembly have ditched the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All…
“Turning our suffering to comedy” Area Fada slams Wike over video of him dancing and pledging to stand on Tinubu’s mandate
Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charley Boy or Area Fada, has berated Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital…
Jagaban on your mandate we shall stand” – Nyesom Wike sings and dances in Femi Gbajabiamila’s office while showing support for President Tinubu
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike was filmed singing and dancing in the chief of staff, Femi Gbajabiamila’s office while showing support…
PDP, NNPP, SDP, and four other political parties form coalition against APC
Seven opposition parties in Nigeria on Wednesday, Dec. 6, formed a coalition tagged “the Coalition of Concerned Political Parties (CCPP)”…
Russia announces plans to hold Presidential Election in March 2024
Russia’s upper house of parliament on Thursday, December 7 announced that the country’s presidential election will be held on March…
Prisoners from Foreign lands are working at Construction sites in Nigeria – Senate panel
The chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, Adams Oshiomhole, has stated that prisoners from foreign countries are being ferried…
Rivers Assembly Elects New Majority Leader, Chief Whip
New principal officers have emerged in Rivers State House of Assembly. The new house leaders who emerged and subsequently took…
Former US president, Donald Trump says he may get revenge on his enemies on ‘Day One’ as he refuses to rule out being ‘a dictator
Former US president, Donald Trump has said he may get revenge on his enemies on as he refused to rule…
“You have been dancing nak3d in the public square, trying to curry the attention of those who care to listen” – Shettima replies Peter Obi over criticism of N15bn contract for VP Residence upgrade
Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has responded to comments made by the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the…
INEC receives 25 applications for new political parties
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has announced that the 25 political associations have applied…
Governor Diri is mounting pressure on EFCC to arrest Sylva – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State has alleged that Governor Duoye Diri is mounting pressure on the Economic…
Court orders retrieval of over 50 government vehicles carted away by former Zamfara Governor
A lawsuit filed by the immediate past Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle over ownership of over 50 vehicles which…
Tinubu’s 2024 budget deceitful, has no mechanism for economic recovery – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party has criticized the proposed N27.5 trillion budget for the 2024 fiscal year by President Bola Tinubu…
Kogi Elections: Judiciary now a Department Under APC. I won’t go to court – Dino Melaye
Kogi State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Senator Dino Melaye, has conceded defeat in the November 11 election, stating…
A’COURT VICTORY: We’ll Turn Delta To Construction Site – Oborevwori
By Onomiguren Agbamu Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said his administration would soon turn the state to…
I won’t run against Tinubu in 2027 – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, has said that he will not be contesting against President…
Appeal Court sacks Bauchi speaker
Speaker of Bauchi state house of assembly, Abubakar Suleiman has been sacked by the Court of Appeal in Abuja. The…
Governor Yusuf sacks 3,234 workers in Kano
At least 3,234 staff, including a 13-year-old girl reportedly recruited by former Governor of Kano state, Abdullahi Ganduje, towards the…
Akawor resigns as Rivers State PDP Chairman after Tinubu appointment
Desmond Akawor has resigned from his position as the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers State after Bola…
Tinubu inherited a dead economy – Soludo says
Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has stated that the administration of President Bola Tinubu took over a “dead economy” bequeathed…
If not for the rottenness of the country’s judiciary, Godswill Akpabio would never be a Senator let alone Senate President- Oby Ezekwesili
Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has said if it was not for the “rottenness of the Nigerian Judiciary,” Senate…
Appeal court clears air on Kano judgment controversy; cites typo error
The Chief Registrar of the Court of Appeal, Umar Bangari, on Wednesday November 22, said there is no controversy with…
We will make it mandatory for INEC to upload results – Senate
The Senate Committee on Electoral Matters has outlined some of its plans to tackle challenges facing the conduct of elections…