Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reignited the debate on political party defection, calling for a constitutional amendment that would strip elected officials of their seats if they switch parties.In a post on its official X handle, Nigerian Stories quoted Atiku as saying, “Elected Nigerian officials should lose their seats after defecting to another party.”ContinueContinue reading “Atiku Abubakar Calls for Automatic Seat Loss for Defecting Nigerian Politicians”
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El-Rufai’s Disillusionment: “APC No Longer Recognizable, Nigeria’s Democracy at Risk”
Former Kaduna State governor and a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nasir El-Rufai, has delivered a scathing critique of his party and the current administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking at a conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, held in Abuja on Monday, El-Rufai expressed grave concerns about the APC’sContinueContinue reading “El-Rufai’s Disillusionment: “APC No Longer Recognizable, Nigeria’s Democracy at Risk””
Odinkalu Calls Out Buhari: “Stop Lying About Your Wealth; You’re No Longer Campaigning”
Human rights lawyer and former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, has criticized Nigeria’s former president, Muhammadu Buhari, for his recent claims regarding the source of his family’s income. Buhari, in an address to the All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus in Katsina State, had stated that his family now dependsContinueContinue reading “Odinkalu Calls Out Buhari: “Stop Lying About Your Wealth; You’re No Longer Campaigning””
“2027 Elections: Peter Obi Rejects Power-Grab Coalition, Advocates for a Better Nigeria”
In a powerful and principled stance, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has unequivocally stated that he is not interested in joining any political coalition aimed solely at seizing power from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.Speaking at a two-day National Conference on Strengthening Democracy in NigeriaContinueContinue reading ““2027 Elections: Peter Obi Rejects Power-Grab Coalition, Advocates for a Better Nigeria””
Unmasking the Rig: How Malpractice and Flaws Allegedly Tainted Edo Governorship Election in Favor of APC
The Edo State governorship election held on September 21, 2024, was billed as a showcase of democracy, with claims of peace and transparency. However, emerging evidence suggests the exercise may have been compromised, raising troubling questions about its credibility and the neutrality of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).Despite assurances from the authorities that theContinueContinue reading “Unmasking the Rig: How Malpractice and Flaws Allegedly Tainted Edo Governorship Election in Favor of APC”
Delta APC in Turmoil: Keyamo and Omo-Agege Factions in Escalating Power Struggle
The crisis rocking the Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with factions loyal to Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, and former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege locked in an increasingly volatile war of words. This leadership tussle, which has lingered since the 2023 general election, threatens toContinueContinue reading “Delta APC in Turmoil: Keyamo and Omo-Agege Factions in Escalating Power Struggle”
Aregbesola’s Omoluabi Progressives Exit APC, Slam Party’s Leadership as “Inhumane”
In a dramatic political shift, the Omoluabi Progressives, a faction led by former Osun State Governor and immediate past Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has officially severed ties with the All Progressives Congress (APC). This decision was announced in a statement signed by the group’s Organising and Publicity Secretary, Oluwaseun Abosede, and made public onContinueContinue reading “Aregbesola’s Omoluabi Progressives Exit APC, Slam Party’s Leadership as “Inhumane””
PDP Crisis Deepens: Wike and Bala Mohammed’s Feud Threatens February NEC Meeting
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is once again at a crossroads as its February 29 National Executive Council (NEC) meeting hangs in the balance. Despite efforts to mend the cracks within the party, lingering disputes among its key stakeholders have left the party navigating treacherous waters, with no resolution in sight.The NEC meeting, a platformContinueContinue reading “PDP Crisis Deepens: Wike and Bala Mohammed’s Feud Threatens February NEC Meeting”
Tensions Unresolved: Wike and Fubara Snub Each Other During Meeting with President Tinubu
In a dramatic twist highlighting the escalating political crisis in Rivers State, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, allegedly avoided any form of interaction during a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday. The meeting, centered on the resumption of oil productionContinueContinue reading “Tensions Unresolved: Wike and Fubara Snub Each Other During Meeting with President Tinubu”
EXCLUSIVE: The Dramatic Fall of Lagos Speaker Obasa – How Hidden Maces and Pleas to Tinubu Shaped the Saga
Sahara Reporters has revealed sensational details surrounding the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa, the embattled former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Obasa, who was removed earlier this month over allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office, reportedly resorted to desperate measures to nullify his impeachment, including hiding two maces to block theContinueContinue reading “EXCLUSIVE: The Dramatic Fall of Lagos Speaker Obasa – How Hidden Maces and Pleas to Tinubu Shaped the Saga”
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