Category Archives: Politics

Former Labour Party spokesperson, Kenneth Okonkwo, has criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing its leadership of turning the party into a subordinate force under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He argued that President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, as a minister in his administration has diminished the PDP’sContinueContinue reading ““Wike’s Appointment Reduces PDP to APC’s ‘Servant’ – Kenneth Okonkwo Blasts Opposition Party””

A storm of controversy is brewing in Nigeria’s political sphere as Kano-based politician Najatu Muhammadu refuses to retract or apologise for her claim that Nuhu Ribadu, Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), once accused President Bola Tinubu of corruption. The dispute has ignited intense political discourse, with former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai backing Muhammadu’s claims.ContinueContinue reading “Najatu Muhammadu Stands Her Ground: No Retraction, No Apology Over Ribadu’s Alleged Corruption Claims Against Tinubu”

In a dramatic turn of events, the Edo State Government has suspended the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie, alongside the Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, Damian Lawani, over allegations of grave financial and official misconduct.The announcement was made early Thursday morning in Benin, the state capital, through a statement by theContinueContinue reading “Edo Governor Suspends Attorney-General, Local Government Commission Chair Over Alleged Financial Misconduct”

The political landscape in Lagos has been rocked by a fresh wave of controversy as a member of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muraina Akanbi Taiwo, has firmly rejected President Bola Tinubu’s directive to reinstate impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa.The GAC, which servesContinueContinue reading “Lagos APC Council Rejects Tinubu’s Order to Reinstate Impeached Speaker Obasa”

In a move that has sparked controversy and accusations of political intimidation, the administration of Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has filed charges against opposition figure Attom Magira, the 2023 Borno Central Senatorial candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).Magira was arrested and detained by the police in Borno State after his support groupContinueContinue reading “Political Firestorm: Borno Governor Zulum Moves Against Opposition Figure Over ‘His Excellency’ Title”

As the political drama unfolds, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has thrown his weight behind Naja’atu Mohammed, confirming her claim that National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu once accused President Bola Tinubu of being “the most corrupt politician” during a 2006 Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.El-Rufai, known for his outspoken nature, took to XContinueContinue reading “El-Rufai Backs Naja’atu, Revives Ribadu’s 2006 Corruption Allegations Against Tinubu Amid His Own Investigation”

In a dramatic turn of events, lawmakers in the Lagos State House of Assembly have tendered an official apology to President Bola Tinubu over their decision to impeach former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. The apology, SaharaReporters has learned, was issued following an emergency meeting convened by the powerful Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) of the All ProgressivesContinueContinue reading “Lagos Lawmakers Bow to Tinubu’s Pressure, Apologize Over Obasa’s Impeachment”

In a bold and uncompromising statement, former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has launched a blistering attack on his successor, Uba Sani, accusing him of sycophantic behavior and unabashedly pandering to President Bola Tinubu for personal gain. The fiery remarks, made via the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, have sent shockwaves through theContinueContinue reading ““El-Rufai Launches Scathing Attack on Uba Sani, Accuses Him of Sycophancy and Personal Agendas””

In a significant move that could reshape the political landscape of Lagos State, Yomi Adelowo, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a seasoned Public Affairs Commentator, has officially thrown his weight behind the newly elected Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda. Adelowo’s endorsement, made during an exclusiveContinueContinue reading “APC Chieftain Backs Mojisola Meranda’s Speakership as GAC Deliberates Obasa’s Fate”

Despite speculations about a dwindling support base, Senator Aishatu Binani, the 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, remains a formidable political force, commanding unwavering loyalty from her vast support network, a key advocacy group has asserted.The Binani Grassroots Supporters and Mobilizers Adamawa North, speaking over the weekend, vehemently dismissedContinueContinue reading “Binani’s Political Influence Unshaken, Loyalists Declare”