The suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Friday, dismissed the allegation that she had violated a court order restraining her from granting interviews or posting anything related to her sexual harassment claims against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on social media. Natasha was responding to Akpabio’s …
Read More »Kebbi senators defect to APC after meeting Tinubu
Three serving senators from Kebbi State, elected on the platform of the opposition People’s Democratic Party, have formally declared their intention to defect to the governing All Progressives Congress. This followed their meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, on Friday. The lawmakers, Senators Adamu Aliero …
Read More »I Will Still Support Obi In 2027 – Farotimi
Human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has declared support for Mr Peter Obi if the former Anambra State governor runs for president again in 2027. Farotimi was one of Obi’s spokespersons when he ran for president in 2023 on the platform of the Labour Party. The human rights lawyer considers discussions …
Read More »Lagos LG Poll: APC aspirants raise alarm over imposition
Some chairmanship aspirants in the forthcoming Lagos State local government election have advised the All Progressive Congress not to subvert democratic processes in its primaries through the imposition of candidates. The aspirants, from Ojokoro Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, made their position known in a statement they issued …
Read More »Rivers APC Accuses Fubara Supporters Of Undermining Reconciliation Process
The Tony Okocha-led All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has expressed concern over the incessant protests against the Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd) administration. According to Okocha, the protests, which are allegedly led by supporters of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, are undermining the reconciliation process in the state’s crisis. …
Read More »Tinubu passes verdict on Kalu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, on his birthday. Tinubu described Kalu as a seasoned parliamentarian who has demonstrated outstanding legislative acumen and commitment since his election in 2019 to represent Bende Federal Constituency. Tinubu acknowledged the Deputy Speaker’s …
Read More »2027: Bayelsa gov bans early politicking, threatens to sack appointees
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has warned his appointees to desist from engaging in political activities ahead of the yet-to-be-released 2027 election guidelines by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Diri, who gave the warning on Wednesday at the 162nd meeting of the state executive council in Yenagoa, stressed that any …
Read More »Gov Eno set to leave PDP, declares defection plans
A former lawmaker, Otuekong Sunny Jackson Udoh has advised Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umoh Eno to show wisdom and magnanimity after his triumph at the Supreme Court last Thursday. Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has sparked speculation over a potential political realignment after openly questioning the viability …
Read More »Oborevwori urges Ibori to join APC
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has said that former Governor James Ibori would be warmly welcomed into the All Progressives Congress if he decides to join. Oborevwori, who officially defected to the APC alongside former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the entire Delta State Peoples Democratic Party members on Monday, called …
Read More »Yobe gov not joining coalition — Aide
Mamman Mohammed, the Director General of Press and Media Affairs to Yobe State Governor, Mala Buni, has said that the governor has no plans to join any coalition movement. Mohammed stated this in a statement released on Saturday. He called a claim by a Facebook user, George Udom, that his …
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