Rivers assembly invites pro-Wike commissioners for fresh screening
The Rivers State House of Assembly has extended invitations to nine former commissioners who resigned from Governor Siminalayi Fubara‘s cabinet...
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Tinubu to reshuffle cabinet after ongoing probes
The ongoing probe of the activities of some Ministers and federal government agencies is expected to help President Bola Tinubu...
Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso join forces to tackle Tinubu
Pat Utomi, a political economist Professor disclosed on Sunday that three prominent presidential candidates—Atiku of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),...
After Aso Rock meeting list of Wike loyalists appear in Rivers Assembly as commissioner nominees
Silence may have highlighted the meeting in Aso Rock last Friday between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Sim Fubara over...
Babangida backs call for restructuring, echoes two-party system for Nigeria
Ibrahim Babangida, a former military president, has backed the call for restructuring Nigeria, saying that more power should be devolved...
I informed Atiku before meeting with Tinubu, says Daniel Bwala
Daniel Bwala, former spokesman for Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the February 2023 presidential poll, revealed...
Bwala says he informed Atiku before, after meeting with Tinubu
Daniel Bwala, former spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the February 2023 presidential election, stated...
SERAP demands 70% cut in lavish N345bn budget for lawmakers
Nigeria’s Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called for a 70% cut to the National Assembly’s budget, deemed “excessive...
President Tshisekedi Secures Dominant Parliamentary Victory Amidst Election Controversy
By Adeyemi Adekunle In a dramatic turn of events, President Felix Tshisekedi's UDPS party triumphed with 66 parliamentary seats in...
Israel’s UN Envoy Exposes Council’s Selective Focus Amidst Global Crises
By Adeyemi Adekunle In an address to the United Nations Council, Israel's Ambassador, Erlan Gidan, has shed light on the...
EFCC reopens corruption probe against ex-governors, ministers, shakes up political landscape
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reignited high-profile corruption cases involving former governors and ministers, potentially shaking the political...
I joined Edo guber race because of the suffering of our people – Odion Akhaine
Sylvester Odion Akhaine, pro-democracy activist and professor of Political Science is s governorship aspirant in Edo State. Ahead of February...
Otti has capacity to change Abia for good – Nwaigburu
Kingsley Obinna Nwaigburu is the general manager, Abia State Debt Management Office/Ministry of Finance Incorporated. In this interview with GODFREY...
Corruption still huge drawback in Nigeria despite reforms
…Tinubu begins to ‘bite’ Since the return to civil rule in 1999, cases of misgovernance and corruption have characterised successive...
How Supreme Court averted crisis in 9 states
After over seven months of legal battles from the Election Tribunal to the Court of Appeal, eight governors are now...
Taiwanese shrug off China threats, elect Lai Ching-te as president
William Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) won Taiwan’s presidential election on Saturday as voters dismissed warnings by...
Kano judgement: Kwankwaso denies reaching agreement with Tinubu
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has unequivocally refuted any claims of pre-arranged...
Plateau governor blames security inaction for terror attacks
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang levelled accusations against security agencies Friday, claiming they possess knowledge of the masterminds behind recent...
Turkey’s Erdogan Denounces US and UK Strikes in Yemen, Warns of Escalating Tensions
By Adeyemi Adekunle While Addressing the press after prayers on Friday in Istanbul, President Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey vehemently opposed...
Taiwan Navigating Complex Issues in Crucial Presidential Election
By Adeyemi Adekunle As anxieties in the Taiwan Strait increased, an astounding 19 million people in Taiwan participated in Saturday's civic duty to choose the next leader of the democratic island after a heated campaign and passionate demonstrations Traditionally focused on the delicate dance with China, this year's presidential election transcends the usual boundaries,...
APC loses out as Supreme Court restores Mutfwang as Plateau Governor
The Supreme Court overturned the Court of Appeal’s decision to remove Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State. In a judgement...
Mixed reactions as Supreme Court restores NNPP’s Yusuf as Kano governor
Mixed reactions have continued to trail the Supreme Court judgement that restored Abba Kabir Yusuf as the governor of Kano...
Tinubu in closed-door meeting with APC governors in Aso Rock
President Bola Tinubu is meeting with governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress behind closed door. Although...
Supreme Court’s verdict: Governor Eno’s long walk to victory
In his New Year message many years ago, Tai Solarin of blessed memory, a renowned educator and social critic took...
Supreme Court affirms Bala Mohammed’s victory as Bauchi Governor
The Supreme Court has affirmed Bala Mohammed of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)as the Governor of Bauchi State. The Court...
Supreme Court restores NNPP’s Yusuf as Kano governor
The Supreme Court has restored Abba Kabir Yusuf as the governor of Kano State. The apex court, in its final...
S’Court affirms Sanwo-Olu’s election victory
The Supreme Court has upheld Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s election as the Governor of Lagos State. The court affirmed the earlier judgment...
Four governors arrives at Supreme Court ahead of final judgements in 8 states
Four governors, Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, Abba Yusuf of Kano State, Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, and Dauda Lawal...
Global Waves of Power:Looking through the Navigation of Critical Elections in 2024
By Adeyemi Adekunle Looking ahead to the year 2024, it is evident that the world is about to experience a...
EDO 2024: PDP Edo Central Embraces Ighodalo as Consensus Candidate
By Adeyemi Adekunle The Edo Central Senatorial District, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared Barr. Asue Ighodalo, former Chairman...
Ali Bello vs EFCC: Court adjourns hearing to February 5 and 6 for continuation hearing
On Thursday, the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja adjourned the legal proceedings between Ali Bello and the Economic and...
Ondo 2024 guber poll not by right of ’emilokan’, group tells contestants
A group, the Ondo Redemption Front (ORF) has declared that the forthcoming November 16th, 2024 governorship election in Ondo State...
Obi to Tinubu: Cut 60% of governance cost too
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, said that Nigerians require a 60% reduction in governance expenses rather...
Anxiety as Supreme Court delivers Kano election judgement on Friday
The Supreme Court will judge the much-anticipated Kano governorship election appeals on Friday. The legal team of the New Nigeria...
Atiku’s aide, Daniel Bwala under fire over visit to Tinubu
Daniel Bwala, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has come under fire for pledging his support to President...
Atiku’s aide, Daniel Bwala, visits Tinubu at Aso Rock, hints on return to APC
Daniel Bwala, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), conveyed his commitment to support President Bola Tinubu’s administration, indicating...
Tinubu to roll out tougher policies on cost of governance – Bwala
Daniel Bwala has revealed that President Bola Tinubu will soon be rolling measures to cut down cost 9f governance in...
Diplomatic Race Unfolds as Morocco Triumphs in UN Human Rights Council Leadership Bid
By Adeyemi Adekunle In a high-stakes showdown that reverberated through the chambers of the United Nations, Morocco emerged victorious in...
Betta Edu: Atiku commends Tinubu over suspension
Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, has commended President Bola Tinubu for suspending Betta Edu, the...
Supreme Court dismisses SDP’s appeal against Fintiri’s re-election
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its candidate, Umar Ardo, in the...
Relationships from 30 years ago helped Tinubu become president – Gbajabiamila
Femi Gbajabiamila, chief of staff to the president and former House of Representatives Speaker, highlighted President Bola Tinubu’s political ascent,...
Tinubu’s rise to presidency propelled by long-term ties, says Gbajabiamila
Femi Gbajabiamila, chief of staff to the president and former House of Representatives Speaker, highlighted President Bola Tinubu’s political ascent,...
National Assembly members congratulate Yahaya Bello, pledge unwavering support
On Tuesday, members of the National Assembly from Kogi State visited Governor Yahaya Bello to extend congratulations for the peaceful...
From Betta Edu to Emefiele: Here are 5 high profile suspensions under Tinubu
There has been a series of high-profile suspensions by President Bola Tinubu in recent times; whether this marks a genuine...
