Politics

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, has revealed that he faces life-threatening situations due to his role in implementing comprehensive tax reforms in Nigeria. He recently had his say during a governance colloquium organized to celebrate the 50th birthday of Hajiya ...

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has accused an unnamed Russia-based Nigerian of being the mastermind behind the protest in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of the state. Recall that following the spate of kidnappings in Ekpoma and neighbouring communities, residents and students of Ambrose Alli University, AAU, took ...

The African Democratic Congress has intensified efforts to expand its political base ahead of the 2027 general election. The party recently called on former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, and other prominent political figures to join the party. According to ADC factional National Chairman, Nafiu Gombe, several ...

The United States has delivered critical military supplies to Nigeria. This is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral security cooperation between the two countries, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), which oversees US military operations across the continent, the supplies were recently ...

Popular skitmaker Jarvis has made a heartfelt plea to Governor Monday Okpebholo over the ongoing kidnappings in Ekpoma. She recently had her say via a now-viral video, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to her, she can only urge Gov. Monday Okpebholo to urgently address the rampant abductions in Ekpoma, ...

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has said that President Bola Tinubu will not sacrifice Nyesom Wike for Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, amid the lingering political crisis in the state. He recently had his say during an interview on Arise Television, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, ...

Former Ekiti State governor Ayo Fayose has questioned claims of political leadership in Rivers State. He recently blasted Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s declaration of himself as “001” in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, even Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu cannot lay claim ...

Peter Obi and Bola Tinubu 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 the deepening economic hardship and insecurity in Nigeria. He recently had his say via a press statement posted on his ...

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party is no longer Nigeria’s leading opposition party. He recently blamed internal divisions for the party’s undoing, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, Peter Obi is a key political figure to watch ahead of the 2027 ...

President Bola Tinubu has extended condolences to the Government and people of Lagos State over the death of Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I, the Oba of Badagry, Babatunde Akran, on Monday. He recently commiserated with the Lagos State Traditional Council, of which the late Oba Babatunde was the permanent Vice Chairman, ...

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of abandoning Nigerian students studying overseas under the Bilateral Education Agreement, BEA. He recently warned that the alleged breach has left about 1,600 young Nigerians stranded abroad and stripped of support. According to him, the BEA scholarship ...

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has broken his silence over the impeachment proceedings against him by the State House of Assembly. He recently explained why he said some dogs don’t understand why they bark, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, knowing that dogs don’t understand why they ...

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has replied to the people calling for his sack. He recently revealed that it is well within the right of President Bola Tinubu to sack him, if he so wishes. According to him, because there is no sentiment or emotion in politics, ...

President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to attend the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Recall that BAT is visiting the UAE at the official invitation of the UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The President’s aircraft touched down at Zayed International Airport at ...

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has dismissed allegations that the agency is targeting opposition figures. He recently had his say during an exclusive interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, the criticisms surrounding the EFCC’s prosecution ...

Former Anambra State governor, Mr Peter Obi, has raised the alarm over Nigeria’s deepening poverty crisis. He recently revealed that the country is sliding backwards as politicians remain fixated on power struggles and control of party structures. According to him, about 141 million Nigerians, 62 percent of the population, are ...

Former Presidential candidate Peter Obi has blasted NFF for failing to pay match allowances owed to members of the Super Eagles. He recently described the situation as an embarrassing reflection of the country’s misplaced priorities and poor sense of obligation. According to him, the inability to settle players’ allowances exposes ...

Former PDP spokesperson in Rivers state, Hon. Sydney Tambari, has appealed to lawmakers to sheathe their swords against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. This comes amid rising political tension in Rivers State, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, Fubara has clearly made significant concessions to maintain peace in the state, ...

Factions of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State have come out to reject the impeachment attempt against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. This comes amid rising political tension in Rivers State, and Nigerians have been reacting. In a press statement released by Darlington Nwauju, a spokesperson for Chief Emeka Beke’s ...

Popular reality star Khloé Kardashian has said that only one boy is welcome in her bed nowadays. She recently had her say while interacting with her fans on her latest “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) podcast uploaded to her YouTube channel. According to her, only her son is allowed in her ...