Politics

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that he often wept because of the alleged betrayal shown to him by the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara. Wike, a former governor of Rivers State, made this statement during a media parley in Abuja on Monday. “When I go back in […] More

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he will lead the campaign of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 presidential election. This was as he dismissed the allegation of undermining the opposition party by serving in the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Wike made this known during a media […] More

Former National Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Babatunde Ogala, has refuted claims that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has “weaponised poverty” in Nigeria, describing such assertions as out of touch with reality. Ogala made these comments on Saturday at a dinner in Abuja hosted by Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora, […] More

The proposed opposition coalition is considering former Transportation Minister Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi as its likely presidential candidate for the 2027 election, following a growing deadlock between Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. The coalition, which includes key political figures and groups, has also begun discussions about forming a new political party, to be named the All […] More

THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states for June 20 and August 8, 2026, respectively. The INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, announced the dates on Friday, May 30, during the swearing-in of six newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) recently confirmed by the National Assembly. Providing the […] More

A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogora has been appointed by President Bola Tinubu as the Chairman of the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC) Boar. Dogara’s appointment was announced by the presidency on Thursday, May 29, 2025. In addition to this, the president appointed Bonaventure Okhaimo to serve as the Managing […] More

The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe has called for caution in the incessant sealing of properties across Abuja by the operatives of the FCT Administration. The lawmaker warned that while it is necessary to enforce regulations and tax obligations, there is a need to ensure that the processes take place within the […] More

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the election of the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo for being validly conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC. The Appellate Court on Thursday also held that Governor Okpebholo was properly returned and declared as winner of the September 24, 2024 gubernatorial election. Justice Mohammed […] More

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the recent request for $21.5 billion and N758 billion pension bond by President Bola Tinubu In a statement issued on Thursday, Atiku said the president is bent on mortgaging the future of the nation and generations unborn through his addiction to loans. Describing the fresh loan request as […] More

Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his decisive intervention in the protracted political crisis rocking the state, crediting the President with preventing what he described as a descent into chaos. Speaking on Thursday during a meeting with leaders and stakeholders of his political family, the […] More

The suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara, has disclosed that he’s at a crucial point in his journey where he has to make difficult decisions. Fubara pledged to work hand-in-hand with all relevant stakeholders for the betterment of the state. In a statement to mark his second year as governor on Thursday, Fubara said […] More

The Obidient Movement has laid down firm conditions amid talks of a coalition involving major political figures including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 election. The proposed coalition, unveiled under the aegis of the National Political Consultative Group (NPCG), comes at a time […] More