Category Archives: Politics

The political crisis in Rivers State deepened on Wednesday as lawmakers loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, resumed plenary amid heightened tensions over Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s failed attempt to present the 2025 budget.A video obtained by SaharaReporters captured the moment Speaker Martin Amaewhule and other legislative officials, wielding theContinueContinue reading “Rivers State Political Showdown: Pro-Wike Lawmakers Resume Plenary After Blocking Governor Fubara’s Budget Presentation”

In yet another dramatic turn in the ongoing political battle in Rivers State, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and immediate-past governor, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s letter to the State House of Assembly as “useless.”Wike, a dominant force in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and a key political player inContinueContinue reading “Wike Blasts Fubara: Calls Rivers Governor’s Letter to Assembly ‘Useless’”

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has launched a legal battle to prevent the Federal High Court in Abuja from hearing a suit filed against him and the Senate by suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The legal showdown, which has further deepened the crisis rocking the Senate, took a dramatic turn on Monday when Akpabio’s legalContinueContinue reading “Power Struggle in the Senate: Akpabio Challenges Court’s Authority as Natasha Fights Suspension”

Nigeria’s political landscape is abuzz with speculation following a cryptic remark by Bashir El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Bashir’s comment has ignited discussions about the possibility of Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, defecting to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), a move that could significantly reshape the 2027ContinueContinue reading “Political Realignment: Bashir El-Rufai Hints at Peter Obi’s Move to SDP After Father’s Defection from APC”

In a dramatic crackdown on criminal activities within prison walls, no fewer than 150 inmates have been transferred from the Okere Correctional Facility in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State to various prisons in northern Nigeria, SaharaReporters has exclusively learned.The move follows an explosive investigation that exposed a criminal enterprise operating within theContinueContinue reading “EXCLUSIVE: Over 150 Inmates Moved From Delta Prison to Northern Facilities Amid Shocking Crime, Fraud, and Blackmail Scandal”

In a dramatic political twist, former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has officially resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), citing a loss of vision, internal decay, and abandonment of progressive ideals that initially defined the party.El-Rufai made his resignation public on Monday in a statement shared via Facebook, where he also confirmed hisContinueContinue reading “El-Rufai Dumps APC, Joins SDP: Says Party Has Lost Its Vision”

In a significant political maneuver, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has invited the 27 pro-Wike lawmakers led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule to a high-stakes meeting amid the escalating power struggle gripping the state. The meeting, slated for March 10, 2025, at the Government House, Port Harcourt, is expected to address contentious issues, including the 2025ContinueContinue reading “Rivers Political Standoff: Governor Fubara Caves to Pressure, Invites Pro-Wike Lawmakers for Crisis Talks”

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has been accused of reneging on an agreement to resign after his controversial reinstatement, a source has told SaharaReporters.Obasa, who was removed as Speaker over allegations of poor leadership, abuse of power, and intimidation of lawmakers, was reportedly reinstated as part of a backroomContinueContinue reading “Betrayal and Political Intrigue: How Lagos Speaker Obasa Tricked Lawmakers, Clings to Power Despite Resignation Pact”

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is currently holding a high-stakes meeting in Abuja, chaired by the Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum. This crucial gathering comes at a time when the party is entangled in internal leadership battles, factional disputes, and allegations of betrayal that threaten its stability aheadContinueContinue reading “PDP in Turmoil: NWC Holds Emergency Meeting Amid Deepening Leadership Crisis”

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) finds itself in a precarious position as the deadline for purchasing its N40 million expression of interest and nomination forms for the Anambra governorship election elapsed without a single aspirant stepping forward. This development, first reported by Punch Newspaper on its official X handle, highlights the deep-seated internal crisis plaguingContinueContinue reading “Crisis and Uncertainty: PDP Fails to Sell Governorship Nomination Forms in Anambra”