In a move that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political landscape, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, former governor Ifeanyi Okowa, and the entire leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The dramatic political shift was confirmed Wednesday evening after a six-hour closed-door meeting at
Press Release! I heartily felicitate Christians in Nigeria and worldwide as they commemorate Easter, the celebration of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection- the cornerstone of the Christian faith. The Holy Week, which spans Palm Sunday through Holy Thursday and Good Friday and culminates in Easter Sunday, calls us to reflect deeply on the enduring values
Quadri Alabi, the teenager who became a viral sensation during the 2023 presidential campaign for boldly standing in front of Peter Obi’s convoy, has finally been released after spending close to three months behind bars. A Magistrate Court in Apapa, Lagos, cleared him of all charges on Thursday, April 17, following legal advice from the
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, is not smiling, and honestly, who would be if your electricity bill jumped from N2.7 million in March to a jaw-dropping N29 million in April? Speaking at a roundtable event with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) on Victoria Island, Hamzat didn’t hold back. He shared his experience with Nigeria’s
On Monday, April 14, 2025, hundreds of women dressed in white took to the streets of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, in a dramatic show of support for the federal declaration of a state of emergency in the state. The women gathered at the Garrison Flyover by 8 a.m. and marched toward the Government House, chanting
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
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
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ruled that the petition seeking to recall Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi Central, did not meet the constitutional requirements. In a statement issued on Thursday, INEC referenced Section 69(a) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which stipulates the conditions necessary for recalling a lawmaker. The commission stated that
Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) candidate in the 2023 presidential election, has declared that Nigeria is not operating as a democracy, citing a lack of adherence to democratic principles. Speaking on Tuesday during an appearance on Prime Time, a programme on Arise TV, Obi argued that the fundamental tenets of democracy are absent in
President Bola Tinubu has dismissed the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, including its Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, and Board Chairman, Pius Akinyelure. The decision, which takes effect from April 2, 2025, was announced in a statement by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the move aims to
