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Tinubu backed my speakership ambition without knowing me, says Abbas
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu supported his bid to become Speaker even without knowing him personally. Abbas, who made the disclosure while distributing empowerment…
‘Obasa can’t control us’ – Protest erupts at APC stakeholders meeting in…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders’ meeting in Ojokoro LCDA, Lagos State, ended in chaos on Monday over alleged imposition of a chairmanship candidate. The meeting began peacefully at 7, Ijaoye Street, at…
Tinubu’s actions in Rivers a threat to democracy, rule of law – CUPP
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), has said that President Bola Tinubu’s imposition of a state of emergency in Rivers State and the appointment of a retired military chief as sole administrator threatens…
BREAKING: We’re Not in Talks For Coalition with Any Party – PDP Governors
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have stated that the party has no intention of entering into any coalition with…
JUST IN: Chief Judicial Officer Quits Over Emergency Rule in Rivers
A senior judicial officer in Rivers State, Chief Magistrate K.E. George, has tendered his resignation in protest against the ongoing emergency…
Emergency rule: ‘We stand with Fubara till the end’, PDP governors
Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have said that they stand in solidarity with their colleague from Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara over the declaration of a State of Emergency in the South-South state by…
JUST IN: Rivers women march in support of emergency rule
Hundreds of women from Rivers State on Monday stormed the streets of Port Harcourt, especially the ever busy Aba Road to support the declaration of emergency rule in the state. The women, who were dressed in white…
U.S. Drug Allegations: ‘Whatever Happened Before He Became President Is Not Actionable’ –…
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, has addressed controversies surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s historical financial records in the United States, particularly those…
2027: Borno APC passes vote of confidence on President Tinubu/ Shettima
The entire membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC in Borno state has passed a vote of confidence on the leadership style of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Vice, Senator Kashim Shettima, and…
Bwala says Atiku, El-rufai stoking talks on Tinubu’s alleged US drug case
Daniel Bwala, the apecial adviser to President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, blamed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Nasir El- Rufai, former Kaduna State Governor for instigating further investigation into…
Battle for Rivers: AGF moves to defend Tinubu as PDP govs mobilise 11 SANs
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has sprung into action and commenced drafting the response of President Bola Tinubu to the People’s Democratic Party’s governors’…
Lagos LG election: APC members kick against Obasa’s alleged plot to impose candidates
There is growing disconnect within the ranks of All Progressives Congress (APC) following the attempt by the Speaker of the Lagos State…
Kaduna ‘Pilgrimage’: Why Politicians Are Scrambling For Buhari’s Nod Ahead 2027
With the 2027 presidential election still two years away, political manoeuvring—including late-night meetings and the courting of former President Muhammadu Buhari, now seen as the new bride on the block—has…
Systematic Dismantling Of Democratic Structures In Rivers Unconstitutional – Huriwa
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has berated the interim administrator appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete-Ibas (rtd) for illegal activities, including…
‘It’s illegal’ — presidency disowns ‘premature campaign’ for Tinubu’s re-election
The presidency has asked the sponsors of campaign materials advertising President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid to “cease immediately.” In a statement on Sunday, Bayo Onanuga, the presidential spokesperson, described…
Fubara will return to his seat – Tompolo
Former MEND leader, High Chief (Dr.) Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has broken his silence nearly a month after the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, assuring that suspended…
‘You worked against my father,’ it’s time for revenge – PDP governor’s son tells Atiku
Shamsu Bala, the eldest son of Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of working against his father’s reelection in 2023 and said it is time for revenge. In a social…
2027: Tinubu moves to halt APC defections from CPC bloc – Sources
– Plans to draft Senator Al-Makura to appease Buhari loyalists As preparations for the 2027 presidential election gather momentum, emerging reports suggest that President Bola Tinubu’s camp is making desperate…
People joining SDP have to change culture of where they’re coming from – Adebayo
As the 2027 general elections draw nearer, politicians and political parties have begun alignment and realignment. In this interview with Gbenga Aderanti, Prince Adewole Adebayo, leader of the Social…
Rivers Assembly Arson: How we were tortured, offered N200m to implicate Fubara’s CoS
Three men were arrested after Rivers State House of Assembly was burned down by unknown arsonists have alleged that their lives have remained under threat after they were discharged and acquitted by a court. The discharged…
2027: None Of The Opposition Parties Has Structure To Defeat Tinubu – Mumuni
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Ambassador Abayomi Nurain Mumuni, has declared that none of the current opposition political parties has the structure needed to defeat President Bola Tinubu.…
2027: APC, anti-Tinubu coalition battle for Buhari’s support
The All Progressives Congress and governors elected under the party are actively working to stop former President Muhammadu Buhari and his loyalists from aligning with opposition figures, Sunday PUNCH has…
Former LG Chairman Who Called Fubara ‘Mumu’ Governor Gets Juicy Appointment From Sole Administrator
In a move that has stirred fresh political debates, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ebok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd), has appointed…
North firms up opposition to Tinubu
AS preparations towards the 2027 general elections begin to heat up, the Kaduna home of former President Muhammadu Buhari on Sultan Road, Kaduna, has become a hub of high-level political visits. Earlier this week, the…