A group of prominent political actors and civil society leaders has launched a new citizens’ movement seeking far-reaching reforms to Nigeria’s electoral system ahead of the 2027 general election. The initiative is part of the resolutions reached at the national political summit on credible elections and political stability, convened in Abuja on Tuesday by the…
Former Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has debunked a circulating report claiming he has withdrawn his case against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and given the party the go-ahead to proceed with its planned national convention in Ibadan. Lamido made the clarification in a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Friday evening,…
Former Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, has refuted rumours about his wellbeing, saying he woke up to widespread claims suggesting otherwise. In a statement on his verified Facebook account on Friday, he clarified that he is alive, healthy, and in excellent condition, contrary to the rumour of his death. Obiano described the rumour…
A group of twelve Ondo state house of assembly members has initiated impeachment proceedings against Olamide Oladiji, the speaker, accusing him of diverting N50 million meant for a public hearing and misappropriating the house’s monthly operational funds. The lawmakers, in a resolution titled ‘Vote of no confidence and notice of removal of the speaker’ dated…
Former Governor of Anambra and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has said that speaking the truth about Nigeria’s challenges does not amount to unpatriotism, insisting that honest conversations are essential to national rebirth and progress. Obi made the remark in Abuja while delivering a goodwill message at the 21st All Nigeria Editors…
Hon. Prince Emmanuel Effiom “Rebreed”, the Governor of Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria, PMAN, Cross River State Chapter has declared support for Governor Prince Bassey Otu Chief of Staff, Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar. PMAN support is coming amidst the call by opposition players calling for the sack of Hon. Ironbar over alleged massive corruption. Speaking…
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, ordered the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to put on hold its national convention scheduled to hold in Ibadan, Oyo state, on Saturday and Sunday. The court, in the judgement that was delivered by Justice Peter Lifu, equally restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from supervising,…
Governor Monday Okpebholo has called on the Muslim community in the state to sustain their prayers and support for the President Bola Tinubu administration. Mr Okpebholo also urged Muslims to “stand firmly behind the president’s reform-driven leadership, ahead of the 2027 general elections”. He spoke during a special Walimah, ‘365 Days in Office Celebration Walimah…
Former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has cleared the air on the meeting with the then opposition figures, held with American officials, saying it was only to press for a free and fair election. There were allegations that the then political opponents of former President Goodluck Jonathan had pressured the Americans to ensure that…
Piers Morgan, ace British broadcaster and host of ‘Piers Morgan Uncensored’, and Yusuf Tuggar, minister of foreign affairs, have traded words over the minister’s request that their interview be aired unedited. Tuggar said on Wednesday that he appeared on Morgan’s show to present “a factual and contextual perspective on the misleading narratives and allegations of…