Following his reinstatement as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa met with lawmakers on Tuesday in an attempt to mend fences after weeks of political tension. The meeting, which took place at the Assembly complex in Alausa, Ikeja, came a day after Obasa was re-elected as Speaker. Obasa’s return to the […] More
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has dismissed speculations that the resignation of Mudashiru Obasa, the reinstated Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, was part of the terms of a settlement reached to resolve the leadership crisis. The clarification comes as Obasa held a reconciliation meeting with his colleagues on Tuesday […] More
As the legal crisis that engulfed Osun State over local government council control lingers, Governor Ademola Adeleke on Tuesday held over two hours closed door meeting with the All Progressives Congress, APC, national leader over the matter. The situation has led to a standstill in the administration of local government in the state as the […] More
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has said he will announce his preferred successor in January 2026. Makinde made this known while speaking at the 11th Omituntun Ramadan lecture held at the government house arcade in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Monday. The lecture, titled ‘Benefits of Being a Good Neighbour: An Islamic […] More
A former deputy national publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and political activist, Timi Frank, has called on the Supreme Court chief justice and the panel of justices who heard the recent Rivers state case not to allow desperate attempts to tamper the original judgement. Frank alleged that there were plots by some […] More
Regina Regina Daniels husband, Senator Ned Nwoko has congratulated her on being honored as Nollywood Personality of the Year by The Sun Newspaper. The congratulatory message comes during a period netizens suspect there is rumored marital saga, which has sparked speculation about the state of their relationship. The drama began when Regina deactivated her Instagram […] More
There was palpable tension on Monday morning as armed security forces reportedly stormed the grounds of the Lagos State House of Assembly, located in Alausa, Ikeja, as legislators prepared for an emergency plenary session. Naija News learnt that starting as early as 7 am, the substantial security presence, which has been stationed at the assembly […] More
The public disagreement between the governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo and the spiritual leader of Holy Ghost Adoration Ministry, Uke, Rev Fr Emmanuel Obimma, has continued. The two had earlier been at war over the security situation in Anambra, with the priest tackling Soludo over the kidnap of some persons. However, in recent […] More
Senator Sunday Katung, representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, has emphasised the importance of preserving cultural heritage, describing it as a valuable resource that fosters national unity, social cohesion, and economic growth through tourism. Senator Katung made this statement at the Khituk Gwong Cultural Festival, held at the Gwong Development Association Complex in Jema’a Local Government […] More
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Saturday, commended Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, for his developmental strides in the state and for celebrating the Senator representing Abia South Senatorial Zone, Enyinnaya Abaribe. He also hinted at offering Otti a grand celebration if he joins the All Progressives Congress. Akpabio made these remarks at the […] More
A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Johnbosco Onunkwo on Saturday expressed his readiness to support any consensus candidate the leadership of the APC chooses ahead of the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State. Onunkwo made the pledge at the party national secretariat in Abuja after submitting his nomination and […] More
A Bishop of Methodist Church Nigeria, Bishop Sunday Ndukwo Onuoha has expressed worry that the current political imbroglio in Rivers State can spread to other States and consume Nigeria’s democracy. Bishop Onuoha, who was reacting to the outcome of the recent Supreme Court ruling, said it could affect good governance and make the ordinary people […] More