As the leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly deepens, sources within the Presidency and the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership have hinted at a possible judicial resolution if efforts to reinstate Mudashiru Obasa fail. Despite intense lobbying from political heavyweights, the majority of lawmakers remain steadfast in their support for Speaker Mojisola … Read more
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has confessed that he is aware of the level of effort the Abia State governor, Alex Otti is investing in governance. Speaking at the 70th birthday celebration of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, the Senate President said he cannot commend Otti because his hands are tied. Also wooing Otti, a member of … Read more
Local government workers in Osun State have refused to resume work, stating that only directives from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) will determine their return. The workers were ordered to stay away from their offices on February 16 due to security concerns stemming from a legal … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed concerns over a potential impeachment following Friday’s Supreme Court ruling, which recognized the 27 lawmakers loyal to former Governor Nyesom Wike. Naija News reports that the apex court’s verdict significantly altered the political landscape in the state, ordering the Federal Government to withhold financial allocations to Rivers State until … Read more
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has spoken out against the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Rivers State political crisis and the recent sexual harassment allegations in the Senate. Obi described the Supreme Court’s judgment as reckless and warned that it could destabilize democracy in Nigeria. The court had … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State has suspended Alhaji Kabir Sani-Giant, the Special Adviser to Governor Nasir Idris on Power and Politics, for allegedly bringing a snake into the Government House. The party stated that his suspension takes immediate effect while investigations continue and possible disciplinary measures are considered. This was disclosed in … Read more
The United States President, Donald Trump, has announced that the US Crypto Strategic Reserve would include Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Naija News reports that President Trump listed Ripple (XRP), Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), Bitcoin (BTC), and Ethereum (ETH) among other currencies. In a statement on his Truth Social, late Sunday, the US President stated that … Read more
The Nigerian naira closed February 2025 with an 8.5% month-on-month gain in the parallel market, settling at ₦1,490/$, while the official exchange rate declined by 1.7% to ₦1,500/$. According to the Afrinvest Monthly Market Report, Nigeria’s foreign reserves dropped by 3.2% to $38.46 billion as of February 29. Analysts attributed this decline to the Central … Read more
The 97th Academy Awards took place in Los Angeles, with “Anora” emerging as the night’s biggest winner, taking home five awards, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Mikey Madison. Directed by Sean Baker, the dramatic comedy made a sweeping impact, securing the most honors at the prestigious event. The ceremony, hosted for the first … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo hosted a high-profile dinner attended by several prominent political figures, including his former vice president, Atiku Abubakar. The event, which took place on Sunday at The Delborough Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, brought together past and present leaders. Among the dignitaries present at the dinner were former President Goodluck Jonathan, former … Read more