A viral online report alleging that President Bola Tinubu directed members of the Lagos State House of Assembly to reinstate embattled Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has been dismissed as “fake news” by a lawmaker, who stated that it was a deliberate attempt to distract the newly elected Speaker, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda.The report, which gained significant tractionContinueContinue reading “Tinubu’s Alleged Directive on Obasa’s Return: Fake News or Political Drama? Lagos Lawmaker Responds”
Category Archives: Politics
“Tinubu Orders Lagos Lawmakers to Reinstate Obasa as Speaker Amid Political Standoff, Schedules Key Meeting”
In a dramatic turn of events, President Bola Tinubu has directed the Lagos State House of Assembly to prepare for the reinstatement of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker, sources with knowledge of the situation revealed to Peoples Gazette.This move comes three weeks after Obasa was impeached on January 13, 2025, following allegations of gross misconduct andContinueContinue reading ““Tinubu Orders Lagos Lawmakers to Reinstate Obasa as Speaker Amid Political Standoff, Schedules Key Meeting””
Lagos APC GAC Closes Ranks to Secure Obasa’s Political Future – Party Chieftain
In a strategic political maneuver, the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has stepped in to quell the controversy surrounding the embattled former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, following his recent removal.Vanguard Newspaper, through its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, announced that theContinueContinue reading “Lagos APC GAC Closes Ranks to Secure Obasa’s Political Future – Party Chieftain”
PDP Crisis Deepens: Wike’s Allies Vow to Resist Governors’ Choice for Party Secretary
The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn as allies of former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have vowed to resist the selection of a new National Secretary backed by the party’s governors.The growing rift within the opposition party stemsContinueContinue reading “PDP Crisis Deepens: Wike’s Allies Vow to Resist Governors’ Choice for Party Secretary”
Matawalle Warns Politicians: Security Agencies to Crack Down on Incitement Against Tinubu’s Government
The Nigerian media platform, Nigerian Stories, has taken to its official X handle to announce a stern warning from the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle. In his statement, Matawalle cautioned that security agencies have been directed to closely monitor and take decisive action against politicians inciting violence and unrest against theContinueContinue reading “Matawalle Warns Politicians: Security Agencies to Crack Down on Incitement Against Tinubu’s Government”
PDP Governors to Tinubu: Review Your Harsh Policies or Risk Stagnation in the States
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has issued a strong warning to President Bola Tinubu’s administration, insisting that meaningful development in their states will remain unattainable unless the federal government revisits its harsh macroeconomic policies.Rising from its first monthly meeting of 2025, held at the Government House in Asaba, Delta State, the opposition governorsContinueContinue reading “PDP Governors to Tinubu: Review Your Harsh Policies or Risk Stagnation in the States”
PDP Governors Endorse Ude-Okoye as National Secretary, Reject Anyanwu’s Claim Amid Intensifying Power Struggle
In a decisive move to quell the leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), governors elected on the party’s platform have reaffirmed Sunday Ude-Okoye as the National Secretary, rejecting Samuel Anyanwu’s claims to the position. This endorsement follows a recent Appeal Court judgment in Enugu State, solidifying Ude-Okoye’s legitimacy amid a deepening power tussle.ContinueContinue reading “PDP Governors Endorse Ude-Okoye as National Secretary, Reject Anyanwu’s Claim Amid Intensifying Power Struggle”
El-Rufai Slams Tinubu’s Aide Bwala as ‘Political Jobber,’ Defends Criticism of APC Government
Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has launched a scathing attack on Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Public Communications and Media, dismissing him as a “political mercenary” and reaffirming his commitment to holding the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) accountable.El-Rufai, in a statement on his X handle on Thursday, statedContinueContinue reading “El-Rufai Slams Tinubu’s Aide Bwala as ‘Political Jobber,’ Defends Criticism of APC Government”
El-Rufai vs APC: A Brewing Political Showdown That Could Reshape Nigeria’s Power Dynamics
The Peter Obi Grassroots Mobilization movement has stirred political conversations after taking to its official X handle to weigh in on the escalating rift between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai. In a bold statement, the group predicted that the battle between El-Rufai and the ruling party would beContinueContinue reading “El-Rufai vs APC: A Brewing Political Showdown That Could Reshape Nigeria’s Power Dynamics”
APC Slams Atiku Over Alleged N50 Million Bribery Claims, Calls Him a “Serial Contestant” Obsessed with Power
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has fired back at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, dismissing his allegations that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is bribing opposition figures with N50 million each to weaken their ranks ahead of the 2027 elections.The APC, in a strongly worded statement released on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary,ContinueContinue reading “APC Slams Atiku Over Alleged N50 Million Bribery Claims, Calls Him a “Serial Contestant” Obsessed with Power”
PIONEER NEWS 