Valentine Ozigbo, a leading aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship race in Anambra State, has formally rejected the results of the party’s primary election held on April 5, 2025. Describing the process as “a well-orchestrated heist designed to deliver a predetermined outcome,” Ozigbo submitted a petition to the APC Appeals Committee challenging the
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, has publicly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent political appointments, alleging they breach the constitutional principle of federal character and exhibit ethnic bias. Speaking on Arise News’ PrimeTime show on Monday, April 7, 2025, Ndume expressed concerns over the lack of inclusivity in the administration’s selections. Ndume
The Federal Government has instituted a mechanism to assess, monitor, and enhance the performance of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in Nigeria. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, made this known at the inauguration of the Corporate Governance Scorecard, organised by the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) in partnership with
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, has filed a fiery ₦5 billion lawsuit against fellow lawmaker Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi of Ebonyi North, over some seriously bold claims made on national TV. According to court documents filed at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, Natasha isn’t taking lightly to comments made by Nwaebonyi during
With the appointment of Jonathan Aigbokhan (APC–Esan West) as the new Majority Leader, the All Progressives Congress officially took control of the Edo State House of Assembly on Monday. During Monday’s plenary session, the Speaker of the House, Blessing Agbebaku, read a letter from the APC leadership announcing the appointments of new principal officers. According
Youths across several states in Nigeria took to the streets on Monday under the aegis of the #TakeItBack Movement to protest against the controversial Cybercrime Act, worsening economic conditions, and recent political developments in Rivers State. The protests, which occurred simultaneously in cities including Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, Yobe, Osogbo, and Ibadan, were met with
Renowned businessman and founder of the now-defunct Diamond Bank Plc, Pascal Gabriel Dozie, has died at the age of 85. His death was confirmed in a statement released by his family on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The statement, signed by his son Uzoma Dozie, described the late patriarch as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and
On Monday, April 7, 2025, a peaceful protest in Abuja’s Maitama area turned chaotic when police used tear gas to disperse demonstrators. The Take-It-Back Movement organized the protest in collaboration with several civil society organizations to address pressing national issues. Key Concerns Raised by Protesters: •Misuse of the Cybercrime Act: Organizers allege that the Act
Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former Governor of Oyo State and a distinguished technocrat, has passed away at the age of 89. The elder statesman reportedly died in the early hours of Sunday, just days before his 90th birthday. His death was confirmed in a statement issued by Barrister Dapo Ogunwusi, a former Editor of the
Nicholas Ukachukwu has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the upcoming Anambra State election scheduled for November 8, 2025. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the APC Electoral Committee and Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, following the conclusion of the party’s primary election, which spanned Saturday
