Senate Showdown: Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Files Contempt Charge Against Akpabio, Others

In a dramatic legal twist following her six-month suspension from the Senate, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has fired back with a contempt charge against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other top parliamentary figures.Akpoti-Uduaghan, who has consistently maintained that her suspension was illegal, cited the Senate President, the Clerk of the National Assembly, andContinueContinue reading “Senate Showdown: Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Files Contempt Charge Against Akpabio, Others”

BREAKING: IG Egbetokun Orders Governors’ Aides-De-Camp Not to Exceed DSP Rank, Cites Discipline and Oversight

In a decisive move aimed at reinforcing discipline and curbing undue political influence, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered that all Aide-De-Camps (ADCs) assigned to state governors must not hold a rank higher than Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP).The directive, issued via a Police Wireless Message dated March 10, 2025, andContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: IG Egbetokun Orders Governors’ Aides-De-Camp Not to Exceed DSP Rank, Cites Discipline and Oversight”

El-Rufai’s Political Exit: Ex-Kaduna Governor Says Buhari Approved His APC Departure

Former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has revealed that his exit from the All Progressives Congress (APC) was not a hasty decision but one made with the full knowledge and approval of former President Muhammadu Buhari.Speaking in an exclusive interview with BBC Hausa, El-Rufai emphasized that throughout his political career, he had always soughtContinueContinue reading “El-Rufai’s Political Exit: Ex-Kaduna Governor Says Buhari Approved His APC Departure”

Jigawa Governor Laments Mismanagement of N4.8 Billion Ramadan Feeding Programme

The Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has expressed deep disappointment over alleged mismanagement in the state’s N4.8 billion Ramadan feeding programme.In a statement released via its official X handle, Nigerian Stories reported that Governor Namadi raised concerns about irregularities and inefficiencies in the distribution of food items meant to support vulnerable citizens during theContinueContinue reading “Jigawa Governor Laments Mismanagement of N4.8 Billion Ramadan Feeding Programme”

Trump Warns of ‘Devastating’ Sanctions If Russia Rejects 30-Day Ceasefire Proposal

In a dramatic escalation of diplomatic pressure, former U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened Russia with crippling economic sanctions if it refuses to accept a 30-day ceasefire in its ongoing war with Ukraine. His warning comes as Ukraine formally agreed to the ceasefire proposal during high-stakes negotiations in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.Speaking to reporters, TrumpContinueContinue reading “Trump Warns of ‘Devastating’ Sanctions If Russia Rejects 30-Day Ceasefire Proposal”

RELENTLESS ONSLAUGHT: NIGERIAN TROOPS NEUTRALISE KIDNAPPERS, APPREHEND NOTORIOUS GUNRUNNERS IN KADUNA AND PLATEAU

In a series of high-impact operations, troops of the 3 Division and Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) have successfully neutralised two kidnappers, apprehended notorious gunrunners, and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in Plateau and Kaduna States. These operations, conducted as part of Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A, are aimed at dismantling criminal networks terrorizing the region.ContinueContinue reading “RELENTLESS ONSLAUGHT: NIGERIAN TROOPS NEUTRALISE KIDNAPPERS, APPREHEND NOTORIOUS GUNRUNNERS IN KADUNA AND PLATEAU”

Rivers Political Crisis: No End in Sight as Governor Fubara, Lawmakers Resume Hostilities

The lingering political crisis in Rivers State remains unresolved as tensions between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the state’s lawmakers, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, escalated once again over the implementation of the Supreme Court ruling.Despite President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive on Tuesday, urging Governor Fubara to fully implement the ruling without delay, the power struggleContinueContinue reading “Rivers Political Crisis: No End in Sight as Governor Fubara, Lawmakers Resume Hostilities”

House of Reps Pressures Nigerian Army to Release Okuama Killings Report, Demand Justice for Victims

The House of Representatives has issued a strong directive to the Nigerian Army, demanding the immediate release of its investigation report on the killing of 17 soldiers in Okuama Community, Ughelli South, Delta State, on March 14, 2024.The resolution, passed during plenary on Monday, followed a motion sponsored by Rep. Francis Waive and was presidedContinueContinue reading “House of Reps Pressures Nigerian Army to Release Okuama Killings Report, Demand Justice for Victims”

Political Earthquake: Atiku, Obi, Osinbajo, and Ex-Buhari Officials Plot Defection to SDP After El-Rufai’s Exit

The Nigerian political landscape is bracing for a seismic shift as prominent figures from Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, including former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and ex-Attorney General Abubakar Malami, are reportedly set to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP). This move follows the shocking defection of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, from the All ProgressivesContinueContinue reading “Political Earthquake: Atiku, Obi, Osinbajo, and Ex-Buhari Officials Plot Defection to SDP After El-Rufai’s Exit”

Locked Out But Undeterred: Fubara Insists on Re-Presenting Rivers’ 2025 Budget

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed deep dissatisfaction over the actions of the Rivers State House of Assembly, which denied him entry into the Assembly quarters on Wednesday. Despite this, Fubara has vowed to push forward with his plans to re-present the 2025 Budget, as directed by the Assembly following the Supreme Court’s verdictContinueContinue reading “Locked Out But Undeterred: Fubara Insists on Re-Presenting Rivers’ 2025 Budget”