Nyesom Wike, Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former Rivers State governor, has intensified the ongoing political feud with his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, by declaring that allowing Fubara a second term in 2027 would amount to “political burial” for himself and his allies. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Okrika Local…
The long-running rivalry between the FCT Minister and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike and his successor, Siminalayi Fubara flared up again on Friday, as Wike condemned his political godson for allegedly referring to him as a “barking dog.” Wike, during a thank-you visit to Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area in Rivers State, once more challenged…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports claiming that it has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, describing the information as false and misleading. The commission said in a statement on Saturday by its Chief Press Secretary/Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Mr Adedayo Oketola, that no…
The Honourable Member representing Ibadan North Constituency I, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide, has extended her warmest congratulations and heartfelt felicitations to the Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade (popularly known as ONALA), on the occasion of his joyous birthday anniversary. In her goodwill message, Hon. Comforter described Hon. Olufade as a…
The Head of Media to the Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Aderibigbe Yisahu, has poured encomiums on his principal and boss, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, as the Council Chairman celebrates his birthday. In a glowing congratulatory message released to the media, Aderibigbe Yisahu described Hon. Olufade as a visionary leader, a compassionate administrator, and…
Former Anambra State governor Peter Obi has criticised the country’s approach to taxation, warning that raising revenue by imposing heavier burdens on poor citizens would undermine economic growth, social trust and national unity. In a statement on his X account, Obi said prosperity could not be achieved by taxing poverty, arguing that taxation should operate…
The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) after resigning from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Mr Mutfwang received his APC membership card on Friday at a stakeholders’ meeting in Jos, the Plateau State capital, marking a major shift in the state’s political alignment. The governor said his decision…
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has asked Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to return ₦30 billion released by the Federal Government for victims of the Bodija explosion in Ibadan. He said the money should be sent back to Abuja if it has remained unused since it was received. Fayose spoke after Governor Makinde admitted…
A political economist, Prof Pat Utomi, says anybody above the age of 70 years should not contest for either presidency or governor. Prof Utomi made this statement on Thursday while responding to questions in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television. He was speaking on running for public office in Nigeria. “I’m…
Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has withdrawn all pending defamation suits instituted by him against several individuals, saying the decision was inspired by a sermon he listened to during a New Year Mass. Akpabio made the disclosure on Thursday at the Sacred Heart Parish, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, where he said he had earlier filed…