Category Archives: Politics

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has made a bombshell revelation, admitting that political leaders were fully aware of the controversies surrounding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s academic records from Chicago State University (CSU) before the 2023 presidential election but chose to support him regardless.In an explosive interview with BBC Hausa, El-Rufai, who recently defected toContinueContinue reading “El-Rufai: We Knew Tinubu’s Chicago Certificate Was Controversial but Backed Him—He Still Failed Nigeria”

As the political rivalry between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, intensifies, tensions in Rivers State have reached a new high. The power struggle, which has gripped the state’s political landscape, took a dramatic turn as Kalabari women staged a bold demonstration against Wike.In a viral update posted on the official X handleContinueContinue reading “Rivers Political Tension Escalates as Kalabari Women Destroy Wike’s Billboards in Port Harcourt”

Obinna Simon, popularly known as MC Tagwaye, a key member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2023 Presidential Campaign Team, has officially defected to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), citing the ruling party’s failure to reward loyalty and uphold its founding principles.In a strongly worded statement on Friday, the renowned entertainer and political figure announcedContinueContinue reading “APC’s Loss, SDP’s Gain: MC Tagwaye Dumps Ruling Party Over ‘Injustice’”

Political tensions in Rivers State have reached a boiling point as the State House of Assembly, dominated by lawmakers loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, abruptly adjourned plenary indefinitely. This move comes just 24 hours after Governor Siminalayi Fubara formally requested a new date to present the 2025 budgetContinueContinue reading “Rivers Political Showdown: Pro-Wike Lawmakers Adjourn Plenary Indefinitely as Fubara Pushes for Budget Presentation”

As Nigeria moves closer to the 2027 general elections, a high-stakes political battle is brewing. Prominent opposition forces, including governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, and key figures from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), are reportedly in talks over a grand alliance to challenge President BolaContinueContinue reading “2027 Power Play: PDP Governors, Peter Obi, and NNPP Weigh Alliance to Unseat Tinubu”

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has once again reached out to the State House of Assembly, notifying lawmakers of his intention to re-present the 2025 Appropriation Bill for consideration and approval. This move follows a dramatic standoff between the governor and the legislature, adding yet another twist to the ongoing power struggle in the state.InContinueContinue reading “Political Firestorm: Fubara Insists on Budget Presentation Amid Rivers Assembly Standoff”

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has made an impassioned appeal to Nigerian politicians, urging them not to allow the controversy surrounding Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) to deter the appointment of women to high-ranking political positions.Speaking during a plenary session on Thursday, Akpabio expressed concern that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s approach to her grievances could set a dangerousContinueContinue reading “Akpabio Pleads for His Daughters’ Future Amid Natasha’s Controversy, Warns Against Blocking Women’s Political Rise”

Malam Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, has made explosive revelations about the inner workings of President Bola Tinubu’s All Progressives Congress (APC) government, alleging that ministerial appointments were up for sale.In a tell-all interview with BBC Hausa, El-Rufai disclosed that he personally knows individuals who paid bribes to secure ministerial positions in Tinubu’sContinueContinue reading ““APC Is Dead: El-Rufai Exposes Ministerial Bribery Under Tinubu’s Government””

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”

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”