JUST IN: Court strikes out FG’s criminal charges against Natasha
An Abuja High Court, on Thursday, struck out the criminal charges instituted by the Federal Government against the lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, effectively bringing to an end a high-profile legal battle that sparked national debate. Court records showed that the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation filed a Notice of Discontinuance, […]
Leadership dispute: Court to hear Turaki-led motion for stay in Wike-led PDP suit
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, fixed Jan. 23 to hear the application for stay of further proceedings filed by the Kabiru Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against a suit instituted by a faction of the party in the camp of the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik adjourned the matter […]
Residents flee Sokoto villages in droves, as Bello Turji issues new threat
Residents of communities in the eastern part of Sokoto State, especially Tidibale, a small agrarian community in Isa Local Government Area, have started fleeing in large numbers, following fresh threats and warnings issued by bandits’ kingpin, Bello Turji. Turji’s threats came at a time when at least five persons, including a former councillor and 2019 […]
PDP, APC fight for control of Osun LG secretariats
The All Progressives Congress in Osun State has rejected claims by the Peoples Democratic Party and a network of civil society organisations that its chairmen are illegally occupying local government council secretariats across the state. The Network of Civil Society Groups, speaking through its convener, Stephen Olanrewaju, called on chairmen currently running council areas to […]
Fubara: Crack in Rivers Assembly as members seek withdrawal of impeachment order
There appears to be a sharp division in the Rivers State House of Assembly as two lawmakers called on other colleagues to stay action in the impeachment threat to governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof Ngozi Odu. In what turned out to be a huge shock to many, Hon Sylvanus Nwankwo, the house minority […]
Peter Obi gives ADC new relevance, says Fayose
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party is no longer Nigeria’s leading opposition party, pointing to internal divisions as the party’s undoing. He also singled out former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi as a key political figure to watch ahead of the 2027 elections, noting that his […]
North-Central APC Forum dismisses calls for Wike’s resignation
The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has rejected calls for the resignation of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, warning that such demands could undermine ongoing development efforts in the nation’s capital. The Forum also faulted calls urging President Bola Tinubu to sack or redeploy the minister, insisting that Wike […]
Impeachment: Your action an assault on Tinubu, MOSOP tells Rivers Assembly
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has expressed worries over the moves to impeach the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, describing it as a direct assault on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. MOSOP noted that the decision of the lawmakers to get the governor out of office could create some destabilisation […]
Amidst economic hardship and insecurity, Obi questions Tinubu’s whereabouts
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has questioned the whereabouts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu amid what he described as deepening economic hardship, insecurity and leadership silence in Nigeria. In a statement posted on his verified X account on Monday, Obi said his concern was driven […]
Gov. Adeleke Defects To APC
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has officially joined the Accord Party, days after leaving the Peoples Democratic Party. The governor made the announcement on Tuesday at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in the presence of national and state leaders of the party. According to a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, […]
