Category Archives: Politics

As the 2027 general elections draw closer, the silence surrounding Adamawa’s unpaid retirees is becoming louder—and more politically consequential. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s much-publicised approvals and promises are yet to translate into relief for those who carried the state on their shoulders for decades.In 2024, the governor approved ₦8 billion to clear gratuity backlogs forContinueContinue reading “2027 Beckons: ₦8bn Gratuity, ₦32,000 Minimum Pension Still a Promise as Adamawa Retirees Watch—and Remember”

In a dramatic political shake-up with far-reaching implications for the 2027 general elections, Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).The high-profile defection was officially announced on Thursday during the APC National Caucus meeting held at the State House Conference Centre,ContinueContinue reading “POLITICAL EARTHQUAKE: Plateau Governor Mutfwang Dumps PDP for APC Ahead of 2027”

The Senate on Thursday confirmed 64 career and non-career ambassadorial nominees, including Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas and several other high-profile political figures, clearing the path for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to fill long-vacant diplomatic postings across the globe.The confirmation followed the adoption of a report presented by the Senate Committee on ForeignContinueContinue reading “SENATE CLEARS OMOKRI, FANI-KAYODE, IBAS, OTHERS AS TINUBU’S 64 ENVOYS SAIL THROUGH CONFIRMATION — STORM TRAILS LIST”

As the All Progressives Congress (APC) commences its statewide e-registration of members in Adamawa State, one name rings loudly across political and grassroots circles — Alhaji Sadiq Mohammed Walin Ganye, an elder statesman, seasoned administrator and relentless party mobiliser whose contributions have continued to strengthen the ruling party from its formative years to the presentContinueContinue reading “ADAMAWA APC MOBILISATION: WALIN GANYE LEADS THE CHARGE AS E-REGISTRATION BEGINS”

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) crisis took a dramatic turn on Tuesday as the party’s newly appointed chairman, Kabiru Turaki, delivered a blistering response to the defiant posture of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, following his suspension from the party.Speaking during a hard-hitting interview on Channels Television, Turaki invoked a controversialContinueContinue reading ““You Can’t Kill PDP and Walk Free” — Turaki Fires Back at Wike, Cites Suicide Law in Explosive Warning”

A mild drama unfolded on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s 63rd birthday coincided with the 47th birthday of his long-time critic and colleague, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central — sparking laughter, whispers, and a wave of political undertones inside the Red Chamber.The scene began with the Senate’sContinueContinue reading “JUST IN: Laughter, Side-Eyes and Subtle Jabs as Akpabio, Natasha Share Same Birthday on Senate Floor”

Rivers State has been thrown into a new political reality as Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Tuesday officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), ending years of loyalty to the opposition party and reshaping the power map in the South-South.Governor Fubara made the dramatic declaration during a high-levelContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: Political Earthquake in Rivers — Governor Fubara Dumps PDP, Joins APC After Meeting With Tinubu”

A fresh and dramatic twist has rocked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as a faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has announced the expulsion of several powerful figures within the party—including sitting governors—in what insiders describe as an “open declaration of war” for control of the opposition party.In aContinueContinue reading “PDP Civil War Explodes: Wike Faction “Expels” Makinde, Bala Mohammed, Lawal, Udom, Others”

The Senate on Wednesday defied a motion to grant former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), a ceremonial “bow and go” endorsement during his ministerial screening, insisting that the gravity of Nigeria’s security challenges demands accountability — not courtesy.The motion, tabled by Senator Sani Musa (APC, Niger East), sought to excuse theContinueContinue reading ““Trump Is On Our Neck”: Senate Blocks ‘Bow-And-Go’ Screening For Defence Minister Nominee Musa”

The Adamawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced plans to commence a comprehensive electronic membership registration exercise across the state starting December 2025. The initiative is part of the party’s effort to streamline its membership records and strengthen internal democracy ahead of upcoming political contests.According to state party officials, the exerciseContinueContinue reading “Adamawa APC to Launch Statewide Electronic Membership Registration in December”