The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and others are pushing for a coalition to unseat President Bola Tinubu for their selfish interests. Mr Wike, in a media chat on Friday, also said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is not
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDPGF) held its 2025/4th Meeting in Ibadan, Oyo State, and resolved the following; 1. Noting the nationwide speculations about possible merger of political parties, groups and/or associations, the Forum resolved that the PDP will not join any coalition or merger. However, the PDP as a major opposition party welcomes
In Lagos politics, it is obvious that its political system is gradually evolving into a family enterprise. From the Tinubus to the Obanikoros, there’s a growing pattern; fathers paving the way for their sons to step in and take over. Here’s a quick look at how political influence is being handed down in Lagos political
Senator Gbenga Daniel, former governor of Ogun State and current lawmaker representing Ogun East, has called for a constitutional amendment to limit the immunity clause in Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution to only the President and Vice President. He made his remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s Political Paradigm on Tuesday, during which he expressed concern
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retired), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has appointed administrators for the state’s 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs). This decision comes shortly after a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt issued an interim order restraining him from making such appointments. List of Rivers State Newly Appointed Administrators The appointments were announced
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
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
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
