The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has alleged that he and his family have received over 400 threats, including approximately 200 explicit death threats, following his recent comments about Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Morka disclosed this during an interview on Arise News on Wednesday, claiming Obi’s assertion … Read more
Key political figures, including former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and allies of ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, recently met with the Social Democratic Party (SDP) leadership in the nation’s capital. The meeting which was held on Tuesday, January 6, was also attended by the SDP Chairman Shehu Gabamwho who noted that it was attended by … Read more
The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, accused suspended 18 local government council chairmen of remitting over N12 billion to leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. Okpebholo alleged that the suspended local government chairmen remitted N800 million every month for 18 months. The governor said the money was tagged “Environmental security … Read more
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Joe Igbokwe, has boldly stated that President Bola Tinubu is destined to remain in power until 2031. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Igbokwe declared that the president, who took office in 2023 after securing victory over Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic … Read more
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Joe Igbokwe has told oppositions to bury their presidential ambition because President Bola Tinubu will remain in power till 2031. Speaking via Facebook on Tuesday, Igbokwe argued that Tinubu is destined to remain in power till he completes his two terms. He said, “If … Read more
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nicolas Felix, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, highlighting his preparedness and unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s progress. Following a meeting with the President at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos on Monday, Felix expressed admiration for Tinubu’s leadership qualities. “Dr. Reuben Abati’s assertion that the President has settled … Read more
Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Anambra governorship candidate, Valentine Ozigbo, has said the security situation in the state was troubling. Ozigbo decried the conspiracy of silence among elites, including religious leaders, traditional rulers and civil society organizations while insecurity destroys the social fabric of the state. Naija News reports that the Labour Party chieftain stated … Read more
The governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has alleged that there is a growing migration of bandits into his state from the Northwest region of the country. The governor while speaking at the 2025 yearly inter-faith church service for workers in the Agodi area of Ibadan, Oyo State, said he received security reports about the … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned to Abuja on Tuesday night after spending the Christmas and New Year holidays in Lagos State. His return also followed his participation as the Special Guest of Honour at the inauguration of Ghana’s newly elected President, John Dramani Mahama. The president had arrived in Lagos on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, … Read more
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, has dismissed claims of wanting to join Governor Sim Fubara’s camp. Naija News reports that Okocha, during an interview on ARISE TV on Wednesday, said any report or picture of him meeting with the chairman of Obio/Akpor local government in Rivers to … Read more
The Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Shehu Gabam, has finally spoken out about his recent meeting with former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai and allies of ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar. The closed-door meeting, which took place at the SDP national secretariat, sparked speculations about a possible political merger ahead of the 2027 elections. According … Read more
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has reacted to reports that he was leaving his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor’s reaction was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, January 7, by his chief press secretary, Festus Ahon. Ahon said the report published in some sections … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the attack on a reporter with Daily Sun, Ndubuisi Orji, by Senator Samuel Anyanwu’s aide, Emmanuel Okoronkwo, was against the party’s ideology and constitution. The National Publicity Secretary of PDP, Debo Ologunagba, said Okoronkwo’s act was uncalled for, regrettable and unfortunate. In a press conference on Tuesday, PDP … Read more
On Tuesday, January 7, the Bariga Local Council of Lagos State presented an appropriation bill of N11.2 billion to its legislators. Kolade Alabi, the chairman of the council described the bill as a ‘Budget of Consolidation’. Alabi who was represented by Zainot Kuponiyi, his vice chairman said the budget is a roadmap to a shared … Read more
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state, Tony Okocha, on Tuesday, expressed doubt over the possibility of a truce in the state this year, blaming Governor Siminalayi Fubara for failing to extend the olive branch during ex-Governor, Nyesom Wike’s recent birthday. In an interview on Arise Television, Okocha argued that the … Read more
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has filed money laundering charges against Alhaji Muhammad Saidu, a former Chief of Staff and Commissioner of Finance in Kaduna State. Naija News reports that the charges were submitted to the Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday, accusing Saidu of accepting an illegal cash payment … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party have strongly criticized the ₦55.5 billion allocated for the maintenance of the presidential fleet in the 2025 Appropriation Bill, currently awaiting approval by the National Assembly. The contentious allocation includes expenses for the overhaul of three aircraft engines, fuelling, fumigation, air navigation, cleaning, and general maintenance. … Read more
Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, on Tuesday, dismissed US President-elect, Donald Trump’s willingness to use “economic force” to absorb Canada into the United States as its 51st state, reiterating that merging countries is not in the realm of possibility. “There isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell that Canada would become part of the United States. Workers … Read more
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has recognised Hon. Sunday Ude-Okoye as the substantive national secretary of the party. But the embattled national secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has said he has applied for a stay of execution of the Court of Appeal judgement as well as to the Supreme Court. He accused the … Read more
The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has denied threatening the life of the presidential candidate of the LabourParty in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, his family or those around him. But former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the attack on Obi, saying it was not only disturbing, but … Read more