Politics

The African Democratic Congress has criticized the by-elections conducted on Saturday, August 16, across 13 states and 16 constituencies. The coalition party recently revealed that the polls were marred by intimidation and corruption. Speaking via a press statement, the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said that the result of ...

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Akwa Ibom State, Otuekong John, has blasted the politicians who are challenging President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in the 2027 presidential elections. He recently revealed that their criticism is motivated by their own personal vendetta, not national interest. Speaking via a press ...

The Emir of Lafia and Chairman of the Nasarawa State Council of Chiefs, Justice Sidi Bage I (rtd), has urged Nigerians to take advantage of the upcoming Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and participate in the forthcoming elections. He recently had his say ...

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has warned members of opposition parties under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to stop blackmailing President Bola Tinubu. He recently urged them to focus on proving their innocence, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking ...

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has blasted a Canadian court’s decision to declare Nigeria’s two major political parties, the PDP and the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, as terrorist organisations. Recall that the Federal Court of Canada recently upheld a ruling that classified Nigeria’s APC and PDP, as terrorist organisations, ...

The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum, SMBLF, has warned the ruling All Progressives Congress and the Independent National Electoral Commission against undermining opposition political parties. The group recently warned APC and INEC against hampering opposition parties via intimidation, inducement, or infiltration. Speaking via a press statement, the SMBLF shared ...

A former Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mr Olufemi Soneye, has reacted to a Federal Court of Canada upholding a ruling that classified Nigeria’s APC and PDP as terrorist organisations. Recall that the foreign nation recently denied asylum to a former member, Douglas Egharevba, over his decade-long affiliation ...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has denied that the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State, was the target of its recent sting operation in which 93 suspected internet fraudsters were arrested. EFCC recently revealed that the arrests happened at a hotel located within the precincts of the ...

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has accused the Federal Government of undermining its moral authority to prosecute unruly air passengers. He recently revealed that its decision to pardon Fuji star Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, over alleged misconduct at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, is why ...

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has said that no Nigerian politician can defeat Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. He recently revealed that he just does not see anybody conquering BAT in the next polls, including GEJ. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Bwala ...

The Federal Government has imposed a seven-year ban on the establishment of new federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. FG recently cited the spread of under-utilised institutions, overstretched resources, and a drop in academic quality as reasons. The decision was approved at Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council meeting presided over ...

Vice President Kashim Shettima has disclosed the reason why President Tinubu’s government prioritises Medium and Small Scale Enterprises (MSMEs). He recently revealed that BAT is mainly focused on developing MSMEs across Nigeria because they are the pillars upon which the nation’s economy stands. Speaking at the inauguration of the Federal ...

An Ogun State High Court, sitting in Sagamu area of the state, has issued an interim order restraining the Ogun State government and its agents from demolishing the property belonging to a former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel. The ex parte order is coming after an affidavit of ...

The Senator representing Nasarawa West Senatorial District on the platform of the Social Democratic Party, Aliyu Wadada, has backed President Bola Tinubu for reelection. He recently stated that it is impossible for the African Democratic Congress to outperform Tinubu’s administration. Speaking after a visit to the State House, Wadada refuted ...

Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has commiserated with the victims of flood disasters in the Enohia Itim and Kpoghirikpo communities in Afikpo Local Government Area of the state. He recently expressed his displeasure after an identical disaster in Azuoto, Okpuitumo, Abakaliki Local Government Area of the state. Recall that the ...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has released former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal. He was released one day after being detained over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals totalling N189 billion. Tambuwal, who presently represents Sokoto South in the Senate, gained his freedom hours ago after meeting his bail conditions. The ...

The Presidency has refuted reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu is sick and might be flown abroad for medical treatment. Recall that the Nigerian Institute for Investigative Journalism had last week suggested, citing unnamed sources, that the presidential medical team was set to evacuate the President for treatment. The report ...

A former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has blasted the handling of the recent Ibom Air incident. He recently described it as a reflection of double standards in Nigeria’s justice system. Speaking via a press statement shared on his social media page, Peter Obi apologised to the Ibom Air ...

A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has said that Nigeria’s next president must be able to give the people a sense of belonging. He recently revealed that the country needs a leader who can foster a sense of justice for every citizen, not just his ...

Former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, is in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals totalling N189 billion. The withdrawals are said to have gone against the Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022. According to reports, Tambuwal showed up at the ...