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Rivers crisis made governance impossible – Magnus Abe justifies emergency rule

Former Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Rivers State, Senator Magnus Abe, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency...

17 Edo LG chairmen dump PDP for APC

Seventeen out of the 18 local government chairmen in Edo State have defected from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives...

Ex-Lagos PDP guber candidate, Jandor, returns to APC

Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, also known as Jandor, has made a significant political move by rejoining the All Progressives Congress (APC), after previously being...

Lawan denies defection plan to SDP, restates loyalty to APC

Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, the President of the 9th Senate, has firmly denied reports and circulating posters suggesting that he is planning to leave...

BREAKING: Impeachment looms as Rivers Assembly serves gross misconduct notice on Fubara, deputy

The Rivers State House of Assembly has served a notice of alleged misconduct against both Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, which...

2027: Lamido rejects El-Rufai’s invitation to SDP

The response from former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido to Nasir El-Rufai’s invitation to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP) highlights a significant political...

El-Rufai meets Aregbesola, Bakare as ex-gov deepens consultation

Nasir El-Rufai’s recent visits to former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, and Pastor Tunde Bakare in Lagos have sparked significant speculation about his political...

I have not resigned from office – Rivers Deputy Gov, Prof Odu

The Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Prof. Ngozi Odu, has denied rumors circulating on social media, particularly on Facebook, that she had resigned from...

Rivers crisis: Fubara finally recognizes pro-Wike lawmakers

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara's decision to recognize the 27 State House of Assembly members led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule marks the end of...

APC fumes as Adeleke meets Akande over Osun LG crisis

The meeting between Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and former interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, highlights the...

Ondo: NNPP suspends governorship candidate, running mate

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has suspended its candidate for the November 16, 2024 governorship election in Ondo State, Olugbenga Edema, and his...

Ireti Kingibe slams Natasha over outburst on seating arrangement

Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory, has strongly criticized her colleague, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central, for her reaction to a...

Abia Assembly member visits Otti after defection from PDP

Rowland Dennis, the member representing Isiala Ngwa South constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, has visited Governor Alex Otti to pledge his...

I feel stranded that APC left me, but I won’t retire from politics – El-Rufai

Nasir El-Rufai’s reflections on the current state of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are telling of a larger dissatisfaction within the party’s ranks. His...

German Election: Trump, Netanyahu, NATO react as Merz coast to victory

The outcome of Germany's election is definitely significant, with the CDU/CSU alliance securing a strong position and Friedrich Merz’s leadership now in the spotlight....

Atiku hails Adeleke for defying FG, proceeding with LG poll

Atiku Abubakar’s commendation of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, for proceeding with the local government elections amidst security concerns highlights the importance of upholding...

Osun PDP chieftain, Adekunle alleges plot to disrupt LG polls

Tensions are running high in Osun State ahead of the local government election. Dr. Akindele Adekunle's allegations about the potential use of hoodlums disguised...

APC withdraws from Osun LG poll

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun has announced its withdrawal from the local government elections scheduled for February 22, 2025. This decision was...

Meranda vs Obasa: ‘Lagos not for kindergarten politics’ – Joe Igbokwe on DSS invasion of Assembly

Joe Igbokwe's statement reflects his frustration and confusion over the recent events at the Lagos State House of Assembly. He is clearly disapproving of...

DSS invasion of Lagos Assembly attempt to force Speaker Meranda to resign – Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour's statement highlights a tense political situation in Lagos State. According to him, the deployment of DSS operatives to the Lagos State House...

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