Category Archives: Politics

Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, has stirred debate with his recent announcement that the much-anticipated Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will be completed during President Bola Tinubu’s second term.Taking to its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Nigerian Stories quoted Umahi as saying, “Lagos-Calabar Highway to be completed in President Bola Tinubu’s second term.” However, his statementContinueContinue reading “Lagos-Calabar Highway: Minister Umahi’s Bold Promise Sparks Controversy”

In a dramatic turn of events, the Nigerian Senate has unanimously voted to refer Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions for disciplinary action following a heated dispute over her seating arrangement.The resolution, passed via a voice vote on Tuesday, directs the committee, led by Senator Neda Imaseun, to investigateContinueContinue reading “Senate Moves Against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Over Clash With Akpabio, Seating Dispute”

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has strongly denied allegations by former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, claiming that he harbors presidential ambitions for 2031.El-Rufai, in an explosive interview on Arise TV on Monday, accused Ribadu of masterminding a smear campaign against him. According to El-Rufai, Ribadu is allegedly working to sideline northernContinueContinue reading “Tensions Mount: Nuhu Ribadu Fires Back at El-Rufai Over Alleged 2031 Presidential Ambition”

The Osun State Government has directed newly elected local government chairmen and councillors to work from home due to the ongoing political crisis surrounding the recent local government elections.The directive, announced via the official X handle of Sahara Reporters, was reinforced by Olalekan Badmus, the Special Assistant to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Digital Media. BadmusContinueContinue reading “Osun LG Crisis: Governor Adeleke Orders Elected Chairmen, Councillors to ‘Work from Home’ Amid Political Turmoil”

In a bold display of compassion and leadership, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa marked his inauguration by granting clemency to 43 convicts in Ondo State. The announcement, made during his inaugural speech at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure, underscored his administration’s commitment to justice, mercy, and societal reintegration. Speaking shortly after taking the oath ofContinueContinue reading “A New Era of Mercy and Progress: Governor Aiyedatiwa Pardons 43 Convicts in Ondo”

In a dramatic turn of events, Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Princess Mojisola Meranda, may be on the verge of stepping down, paving the way for either Mr. David Setonji or Mr. Wale Rauf to assume the coveted position. This revelation was made public through Vanguard Newspaper’s official X handle, igniting intense political speculation.TheContinueContinue reading “Lagos Assembly Power Shift: Speaker Meranda Under Pressure to Step Down, Setonji or Rauf Poised to Take Over”

The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is in turmoil as the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Atta, openly rejected the party’s state chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, who was handpicked by the APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje.Atta’s strong opposition emerged during a Fagge APC Caucus meeting in Kano aheadContinueContinue reading “Crisis Deepens in Kano APC as Minister Atta Rejects Ganduje’s Anointed Chairman, Threatens Defection”

In a bold move that underscores his influence within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has openly defied the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), declaring that no further South-South zonal congress will be held beyond the one conducted in Calabar, Cross River State, on Saturday.Wike made this pronouncementContinueContinue reading “Wike Defies PDP NWC, Declares No Second South-South Congress”

In a surprising shift from past criticisms, former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has showered accolades on ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, asserting that he played a pivotal role in spearheading economic reforms during President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration.El-Rufai, who served as the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) at the time, revealed that AtikuContinueContinue reading “Atiku’s Unheralded Role in Economic Reforms: El-Rufai Acknowledges His Impact Under Obasanjo”

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called for a peaceful and orderly local government election in Osun State, emphasizing its crucial role in democracy.In a statement on Saturday, Atiku praised Governor Ademola Adeleke for proceeding with the polls and urged security agencies to act with integrity.”As Osun residents head to the polls, I appeal for aContinueContinue reading “Osun Council Elections: Atiku Rallies Support for Adeleke, Urges Police to Uphold Security”