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The All Progressives Congress (APC) may have a tough time ahead of it following the defection of the immediate past governor of Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai, to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) on Monday, March 10. El-Rufai, who was one of the loyalists of the immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari, stated that there was a growing […] More
Senate President Godswill Akpabio reportedly clashed with some senators during a closed-door session over the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the state of emergency declared in Rivers by President Bola Tinubu. The president declared a state of emergency this week over the failure of the governor and the State House of Assembly to implement […] More
The presidency has described the coming together of opposition figures with the plan to sack President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections as “sore losers”. Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s special adviser on information and strategy, said this while reacting to the coalition. Onanuga’s comment followed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s declaration that the opposition is […] More
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Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo state, has said that the 12 governors elected under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would be challenging the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers state by President Bola Tinubu. Governor Makinde made this known in his monthly newsletter on March 19, adding that he and […] More
In a significant Political development, the South-South Alliance for Prosperity (SSAP) has officially endorsed a collaboration between 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement released on Tuesday, SSAP Chairman Ebok John emphasized that the partnership between Obi and Mohammed represents […] More
An Ikeja High Court last week adjourned the hearing of the suit filed by the reinstated Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, until March 17, after his legal team raised allegations of fraud against his deputy, Mojisola Meranda who resigned as speaker to allow his reelection. Obasa was removed from office […] More
In a recent interview on Echo 360 TV, residents of Port Harcourt voiced their frustration over the state of emergency declared in Rivers State. Mr. Pokubo, one of the residents interviewed, strongly criticized the federal government’s decision, calling it biased and unconstitutional. “The main man who is orchestrating this problem is free with you,” Mr. […] More
Leaders of Abia North Senatorial District, under the umbrella of the Abia North Peace Foundation (ANPF), have declared their total support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, in the next general elections. The group stated that the […] More
Former Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has berated the National Assembly for approving the State of Emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with a voice vote. Ushie Rita Uguamaye: Tinubu Government Wants To Silence The NYSC Member Like They Are Doing To Me – Peter Obi Naija […] More
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Senator Seriake Dickson engaged in a heated exchange on Thursday, March 20, over the Senate Rules regarding the debate on the state of emergency in Rivers State. During plenary, Leader Michael Bamidele Opeyemi moved a motion for the Order Paper to be re-ordered to prioritise the Senate to handle the […] More
The Social Democratic Party, SDP, in Kogi State has expressed its profound disappointment and outrage at the recent suspension and recall process initiated against Senator Natasha Akpoti, Lawmaker representing Central Senatorial District of the State. In a statement signed by factional Kogi SDP Secretary, Isaiah Davies Ijele, he fingered the current administration in the state […] More
The House of Representatives has approved the declaration of a state of emergency for Rivers State. Despite opposition from Nigerians, the House of Reps also approved the six-month suspension imposed on Governor Sim Fubara, his deputy, and all members of the House of Assembly in Rivers State. Recall that on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, President […] More