Valentine Ozigbo, a former CEO of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria and ex-member of the Labour Party (LP), has claimed that Peter Obi will not run for president in 2027 on the LP platform, which he used in the 2023 election. Ozigbo, who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), cited his commitment to the
The Supreme Court is set to deliver its judgment on the defection of 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, a case that has deepened the political crisis in the state. The apex court had earlier reserved judgment on five appeals related to the leadership tussle in the Rivers Assembly, with Governor Siminalayi
Adebayo Adelabu, Nigeria’s Minister of Power, has indicated that electricity consumers under Band B may soon face a tariff increase, stating that they are not paying enough compared to the level of electricity they receive. Speaking on Thursday at the public presentation of the National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP) and the Nigeria Integrated Resource Plan
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central, has alleged that her troubles in the Senate began after she rejected sexual advances from Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Speaking during an interview with Arise TV on Friday, Akpoti-Uduaghan compared her experience to that of a student being punished by a lecturer for refusing sexual advances. The dispute
The leadership crisis within the Lagos State House of Assembly took a dramatic turn on Thursday as former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa forcibly resumed office, defying his removal on January 13, 2025. Obasa arrived at the Assembly complex around 11:30 AM, accompanied by heavily armed security personnel, and proceeded to open the Speaker’s office, despite the
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the south-east has re-elected Ali Odefa as its national vice-chairman. Odefa was re-elected during the PDP’s zonal congress held on Wednesday at Michael Okpara Square in Enugu. Party members also elected other executive members, including James Ugwu (zonal secretary), Regina Uchebo (zonal treasurer), and Cornelius Ugwu (zonal organising secretary).
Obasa arrived at the Lagos assembly complex on Thursday afternoon, flanked by security aides. A video shared online showed his supporters holding placards and chanting slogans in his favour. Obasa was removed as speaker on January 13 while he was abroad, with Mojisola Meranda swiftly installed as his successor. Upon his return on January 25, he was met with a large crowd of
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised N350 million from the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms ahead of its April 5 governorship primary in Anambra State. At least seven aspirants purchased the N50 million forms before the deadline on Tuesday, February 25. They include Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, Nicholas Ukachukwu, Chukuma Umeoji, Paul
Fresh facts have shown that the security details of the Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Meranda Mojisola, were withdrawn due to a lack of valid approval. Mojisola was not the only one affected. Several VIPs in Lagos who had enjoyed security protection over the years without the police’s approval had the operatives withdrawn. Sources
The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has insisted that her probe proceedings at the Senate be broadcast live, declaring that Nigerians have a right to witness the process. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was referred to the Senate’s Ethics and Disciplinary Vommittee following her face-off with Senate President, Godswill Akpabio over a seating arrangement, said she was
