Senator Ned Nwoko has officially announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This shift, confirmed by reliable sources, has quickly sparked political discussions, especially concerning its potential impact on the 2027 elections. Nwoko’s decision to join the APC comes amid growing speculation that former Delta State…
Controversial activist Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM) has publicly declared support for Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, should be decide to join the 2027 Lagos governorship race. In an Instagram video, VDM explained that he believes Seyi represents a new generation of leadership in politics. He stated that he…
The emergence of Senator John Azuta Mbata as the President General of Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo worldwide has caused confusion in Ikwerre, the biggest ethnic nationality in Rivers state, with Ogbakor Ikwerre community stripping the former Senator of all chieftaincy titles earlier bestowed on him. Ogbakor Ikwerre Cultural Organisation said it would continue to maintain its unique…
The Kano State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Tajo Othman, who was recently in the news for returning N100 million excess fund to the state government, has revealed the reason behind his action. The commissioner while addressing newsmen in Kano on Friday said his action was influenced by the state governorās āexemplary…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is reportedly backing the creation of a new Ijebu State in Nigeriaās Southwest region. The proposed state would be carved out of Ogun State, following a long-standing demand by the Ijebu people for recognition as an independent entity, a fresh report has revealed. Sources revealed that President Tinubu gave his assurances…
The Presidency has confirmed that from the end of January, local government areas in the country will receive their money directly from the Federal Allocation Account Committee. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, disclosed this in an interview on Arise News on Thursday night, saying President Bola Tinubu…
The Nigeria Governorsā Forum (NGF) has finally thrown its weight behind the proposed tax reform bills currently at the national assembly. In a statement on Thursday, the group proposed an āequitableā sharing formula for value-added tax (VAT). The development was an outcome of a meeting between the NGF and the presidential tax reform committee, convened…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Benin City, Edo State, has been attacked by unknown hoodlums. The invaders reportedly destroyed property and carted away valuable items. The unrest is linked to the aftermath of the September 2024 governorship election in Edo State. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Senator Monday Okpebholo of…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has welcomed a delegation of Chinese businessmen led by the Consul General of Nigeria in Shanghai, China, Gbadebo Afolabi. According to Makinde, their discussions centred around the investment opportunities in Oyo State, infrastructure, energy, agriculture, and mining. Makinde made this known via a post he shared on his X handle…
The Senior Pastor of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has attributed current economic hardship to poor decisions made during the 2023 elections. Suleman made this assertion during Tuesday and Wednesdayās two-day āRecovery Conference 2025ā in Bauchi State, the Daily Post reports Thursday. Ahead of the event, he paid a courtesy visit to the Government…