Category Archives: Politics

The Senate, on Wednesday, returned to its full complement of 109 members following the swearing-in of two newly elected lawmakers — Joseph Ikpea of Edo Central and Emmanuel Nwachukwu of Anambra South senatorial districts.The ceremony, presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, took place during plenary at the National Assembly, Abuja, and was administered byContinueContinue reading “Senate Returns to Full Strength as Akpabio Swears In Two New Lawmakers”

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing his administration of being “rooted in forgery, deceit, and moral bankruptcy.”In a fiery statement released on Wednesday, Atiku said the resignation of the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji, had further exposed what he described as aContinueContinue reading ““Tinubu’s Government Has Institutionalised Forgery” — Atiku Explodes, Says Presidency Steeped in Lies, Deceit and Moral Decay”

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Oba Maduabuchi, has slammed the recent suit filed at the Federal High Court, Abuja, challenging the eligibility of former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election, describing it as “an abuse of court process and a needless political gimmick.”Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Tuesday, MaduabuchiContinueContinue reading “‘Legal Mischief, Pure Abuse of Court Process’ — SAN Blasts Fresh Suit Challenging Jonathan’s 2027 Eligibility”

In what political observers describe as a defining moment for Nigeria’s opposition politics, the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has declared that the party’s vision transcends the race for power in 2027, focusing instead on building a lasting political legacy rooted in integrity, inclusion, and service to the people.SpeakingContinueContinue reading “JUST IN: ADC National Chairman David Mark Unveils Bold Blueprint, Says Party’s Mission Goes Beyond 2027 Elections”

The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday reconvened after a 10-week recess, marking the official commencement of a new legislative session at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja.Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, presided over the plenary in the absence of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who was notably missing at the opening of proceedings — a development that didContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Makes Triumphant Return As Senate Resumes After 10-Week Recess — Akpabio Absent At Plenary”

He’s On the Verge of Death,’ Lawmaker Warns — Speaker Rules Him Out of Order Amid Growing Regional Unease A charged atmosphere gripped the House of Representatives on Tuesday as a dramatic confrontation broke out between Hon. Obi Aguocha, member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia State, and Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, over theContinueContinue reading “EXCLUSIVE: TENSION ERUPTS IN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AS AGUOCHA, SPEAKER ABBAS CLASH OVER NNAMDI KANU’S DETERIORATING HEALTH”

In what political observers are already describing as a defining moment for Nigeria’s opposition landscape, the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) convened a high-powered closed-door meeting in Abuja on Tuesday.The strategic session, chaired by former Senate President and ADC National Chairman, David Mark, drew an impressive lineup of prominent political figures, including OgbeniContinueContinue reading “JUST IN: Heavyweights Storm Abuja as ADC Holds High-Stakes Closed-Door Meeting — David Mark, Aregbesola, Babachir Lawal Lead Strategic Talks”

In what political observers are describing as a watershed moment in Adamawa State politics, the former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Joel Hammanjoda Madaki, the Zumuru Kake of Bachama, has held a high-level strategic meeting with the Adamawa State Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) — a key step aheadContinueContinue reading “Chief Joel Hammanjoda Madaki, “Zumuru Kake of Bachama,” Holds Strategic Meeting with Adamawa APC Leaders Ahead of His Historic Defection from PDP”

After months of political turbulence, courtroom showdowns, and fiery exchanges, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the outspoken lawmaker representing Kogi Central, is set to make a dramatic return to the Senate today (Tuesday), bringing an end to her six-month suspension that has gripped the nation’s attention.Her lawyer, Victor Giwa, confirmed the development in an interview with TheContinueContinue reading “Senator Natasha Storms Back To The Red Chamber Today — Vows Not To Bow To ‘Dictator’ Akpabio After Six-Month Suspension”

Abuja — A fierce storm is brewing in Nigeria’s National Assembly as Senators prepare to confront what they describe as a “dangerous and misleading” narrative of an alleged Christian genocide gaining traction in the United States and other parts of the international community.The upper chamber, led by Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno South), on MondayContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: Nigerian Senate Pushes Back Against ‘Christian Genocide’ Label, Moves To Engage US Lawmakers Over Allegations”