Politics

Former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, and other prominent Nigerian politicians are attending the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago as special guests of the Washington DC-based National Democratic Institute (NDI). Osinbajo, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, and former Senate President Ken Nnamani received invitations from the NDI. The Speaker…

On Wednesday, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar hosted a delegation from the Kashim Imam family at his Asokoro residence in Abuja. The delegation was there to formally request the hand of his daughter, Hafsat Atiku Abubakar, in marriage. Led by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, the delegation included high-profile guests such as National Security…

The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal filed by the Edo State House of Assembly, reaffirming that Comrade Philip Shaibu remains the legitimate Deputy Governor of Edo State. The Appeal Court upheld the ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja, which had nullified Shaibu’s impeachment and ordered his reinstatement….

Comrade Adegoke Alawuje, the National Coordinator of the Disciples of Jagaban, a staunch supporters’ group for President Bola Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to exercise patience during the current socio-economic challenges. In a statement released to the press, Alawuje expressed confidence that the situation will improve and that Nigerians will ultimately request President Tinubu to extend…

According to investigations by Daily Trust, the National Assembly has not approved the purchase of a new presidential jet for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Earlier reports had emerged that the Nigerian government had acquired an Airbus A330 aircraft from a German bank. However, the Presidency has remained silent on the matter. During a plenary session,…

On Tuesday, Paul Ibe, the spokesperson for former presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, called on President Bola Tinubu to clarify the details of his upcoming trip to France. Ibe questioned the duration and nature of Tinubu’s visit, citing the late President Musa Yar’Adua’s example as a reminder of the importance of transparency in such matters. “Could…

Hon. Obi Aguocha, a Labour Party (LP) Lawmaker representing Umuahia/Ikwuano Federal Constituency, has strongly condemned Deputy Speaker Ben Kalu’s claim that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will seize control of Abia State in 2027. Aguocha accused Kalu of “desperate and brazen display of political ambition” and challenged him to openly declare his governorship aspirations instead…

On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, spoke to the media following the first National Council of State meeting under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, according to Pulse Nigeria. The meeting, which lasted over three hours, was a significant assembly of national leaders, including former Heads of State Yakubu Gowon and…

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has responded to criticism from former House of Representatives Speaker Yakubu Dogara, who accused him of committing a crime by criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s policies. Mohammed, through his media adviser Mukhtar Gidado, described Dogara’s statement as a “slur on the judiciary” and a “mindless vituperation.” He accused Dogara of…

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has reportedly voiced substantial disappointment with the choice of an individual from Abia State to Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s cabinet, as reported by the Guardian Nigeria. An individual from Abia State was appointed to the cabinet. The Chairman of the ACF, Musa Saidu, has stated that the decision has exacerbated the…

Senator Sumaila Kawu of Kano South has alleged that former President Olusegun Obasanjo is responsible for introducing corruption into the National Assembly. Kawu made these accusations in response to Obasanjo’s recent remarks blaming members of the National Assembly for setting their own salaries and allowances. “When it comes to corruption, it was Obasanjo who brought…

Despite the Supreme Court’s ruling over two months ago affirming the financial autonomy of local governments, the federal government continues to channel council allocations through state governments. In response, the Incorporated Trustees of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) have issued a legal threat, warning to sue the Forum of Commissioners for Finance…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman of Rivers State, Emeka Beke, has alleged that the 27 Rivers lawmakers must attend the APC stakeholder meeting. He asserted that if these lawmakers fail to attend the stakeholder meeting, disciplinary actions would be taken against them. He made it clear that, regardless of who officially receives them, these…

In Malabo on Wednesday evening, President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria and President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea signed an agreement on the Gulf of Guinea Pipeline Project. Agreement Details As outlined by presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, the agreement covers: * Legislative and regulatory frameworks for the gas pipeline * Establishment and operation of…

Kemi Olunloyo, a renowned Nigerian journalist and blogger, has vehemently criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, labeling it a “colossal failure.” In a statement released on Wednesday, Olunloyo asserted that Tinubu has “utterly wrecked Nigeria.” As a “disgruntled citizen,” Olunloyo implored the President to resign before the end of his term. “Every aspect of Tinubu’s government…