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DID YOU KNOW? 106,000 people voted in Kogi central poll — but ‘250,000 signed up’ to recall Natasha…
A recall petition against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central, has sparked debate over Nigeria’s constitutional provisions for removing lawmakers. Some members of the Kogi central…
JUST IN: I Will Ensure You Lose Again – Wike Replies Atiku Following Comments on 2023 VP Slot
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed to ensure that former Peoples Democratic Party…
Wike must know he’s fighting Rivers people, not Fubara – Annkio Briggs
Nigerian environmentalist and human rights activist, Annkio Briggs has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike to sheath his swords in the political scuffle between him and the…
‘Reason Abiola picked Kingibe over me for June 12’ – Atiku
Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has reflected on how his late political mentor, Shehu Yar’adua, instructed him to step down for Chief Moshood Abiola, the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential…
Sanwo-Olu in soup as Tinubu uncovers Lagos governor’s paramour Aisha Achimugu secretly delivered…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s political career might be on the rocks after President Bola Tinubu received information that the Lagos governor has allegedly piped public funds to arch-opponents of the ruling party,…
Why I didn’t pick Wike as running mate in 2023 – Atiku
Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has addressed his decision not to choose the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as his running mate in the 2023 election. Many observers believe this…
Mixed reactions trail proposal to hold general elections in one day
The proposed bill by the House of Representatives to simultaneously conduct all…
2027: I Don’t Know If I Will Run – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that he does not know if he will contest the presidency in 2027. Atiku made the remark in a yet-to-be-aired interview for a television show, Untold Stories, with…
Eight Astonishing Facts about Charity Ijese Omole, the Woman Pushing for Natasha Akpoti’s…
Charity Ijese Omole, Special Adviser (Youth and Women Affairs) to Governor Ahmed Musa Ododo of Kogi State is the woman spearheading the campaign to recall embattled Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the…
Why I’m doubtful of ability of coalition to unseat Tinubu – Osuntokun
A former Director-General of the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign Council, Mr Akin Osuntokun, has said he is not certain if the coalition being formed by some political leaders will be able to unseat President…
“Rectify this aberration” – Nigerian professionals in Europe warn Tinubu over Rivers emergency rule
The Association of Nigerian Professionals in Europe (ANPE) has strongly condemned the recent imposition of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reverse the decision and restore…
APC, PDP, LP spent N13.4b on Edo, Ondo governorship campaigns – Report
Political parties that participated in the 2024 Edo and Ondo governorship elections…
Explosions: Group Alleges Plot To Extend Emergency Rule in Rivers State
A socio-political group, the Simplicity Movement, has raised concerns over the recent explosions at oil facilities in Rivers State, alleging that they are part of a larger plot to make the presidency…
House of Reps passes bill for single-day general elections through second reading
The House of Representatives on Tuesday advanced a bill seeking to amend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), to mandate that all general elections—covering the offices of the…
Obidient movement raises alarm over Tinubu’s “descent into dictatorship”
The Obidient Movement, a group supporting 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi, has expressed concern over what it describes as President Bola Tinubu’s “descent into full-blown dictatorship.” In a…
Abia PDP lawmaker dumps party for LP, gives reason
A lawmaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Lucky Johnson has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Labour Party. Johnson, the House of Assembly member representing Isuikwuato…
Zamfara APC Vows To Punish Members Challenging Matawalle’s Leadership
Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned it will take disciplinary action against members undermining the party’s leadership in the state. The statement, issued on Tuesday in Gusau by the…
Ignorant Peter Obi busy ‘buying and selling’ when Tinubu was fighting for democracy – Bwala
Presidential media aide Daniel Bwala has berated Peter Obi, former Anambra governor, as an ignorant and…
Petition For Senator Natasha’s Recall Lacks Contact Details, Petitioners’ Address, Says INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concerns over the petition submitted for the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, stating that it lacks critical contact details and a…
Atiku, Senator Abbo, others hold coalition meeting in Yola
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Senator Ishaku Abbo, Senator Aishatu Binani, and some members of the All Progressives Congress are currently holding a coalition meeting in Yola, the Adamawa State capital. Atiku,…
Court Asked to Sack Rivers State Administrator, Void His Decisions
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has been asked to sack the recently appointed Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, retired. While President Bola Tinubu was cited as the 1st defendant,…
Reps seek to end Supreme Court involvement in elections dispute
The House of Representatives is considering a bill to amend the 1999 Constitution to make the Court of Appeal the final court in disputes involving governorship, and National and State Houses of Assembly…
JUST IN: Judge Steps Down from Senator Natasha’s Suspension Case
Justice Obiora Egwuatu has recused himself from the case challenging the alleged unlawful suspension of Senator Natasha…
Tinubu warns Peter Obi to watch his mouth, stop running his govt down
President Bola Tinubu has warned Peter Obi to watch his mouth and stop running his government down. The presidency, via a…