The political landscape of Lagos State is currently engulfed in a dramatic leadership crisis as Speaker Mojisola Meranda takes charge of the Lagos State House of Assembly, defying mounting pressure and an unprecedented security invasion by the Department of State Services (DSS).On Monday, the situation reached a boiling point when heavily armed operatives from theContinueContinue reading “Tensions Escalate in Lagos Assembly as Speaker Meranda Presides Amid DSS Invasion and Leadership Crisis”
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Osun in Turmoil? Governor Adeleke Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plot by Minister Oyetola to Reinstate Sacked LG Chairmen
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has raised a serious alarm over an alleged plot by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, to use security operatives to forcefully reinstate sacked local government chairmen, a move he warns could plunge the state into chaos.Speaking at a World Press Conference on Sunday, Adeleke accused Oyetola—hisContinueContinue reading “Osun in Turmoil? Governor Adeleke Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plot by Minister Oyetola to Reinstate Sacked LG Chairmen”
Tambuwal Slams Tinubu Government, Says Defectors to APC Are Driven by Self-Interest
Former Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, has launched a scathing attack on the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing it as rudderless, visionless, and incapable of steering Nigeria toward progress.Speaking at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Executive Council (NEC) meeting for the Northwest Zone in Kaduna, Tambuwal lambasted the ruling AllContinueContinue reading “Tambuwal Slams Tinubu Government, Says Defectors to APC Are Driven by Self-Interest”
Shehu Sani, Ex-Gov Yero, and Top Politicians Defect to APC in Kaduna’s Political Earthquake
In a seismic political shift, former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, alongside ex-Governor Muktar Ramalan-Yero and other prominent figures, have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made on the official handle of Vanguard Newspaper, setting the stage for a high-stakes political realignment in Kaduna State.Welcoming the defectors at a megaContinueContinue reading “Shehu Sani, Ex-Gov Yero, and Top Politicians Defect to APC in Kaduna’s Political Earthquake”
Tinubu’s 2027 Dilemma: Babachir Lawal Warns of Northern Revolt Amid Mounting Discontent
The political landscape ahead of the 2027 presidential election is shifting, with former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, sounding a dire warning to President Bola Tinubu. Lawal, once a close ally but now a fierce critic, insists that unless Tinubu retraces his steps and assuages the growing discontent in theContinueContinue reading “Tinubu’s 2027 Dilemma: Babachir Lawal Warns of Northern Revolt Amid Mounting Discontent”
Lagos Power Struggle: Ex-Speaker Obasa Drags Assembly to Court Over Ouster
The political turmoil in Lagos State has taken a dramatic turn as the embattled former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has dragged the legislative body and its new leadership to court, challenging his removal from office.Obasa, who was ousted in absentia on January 13, 2025, by 32 out of theContinueContinue reading “Lagos Power Struggle: Ex-Speaker Obasa Drags Assembly to Court Over Ouster”
Lagos Speakership Tussle: CHSR Urges Obasa to Accept Ouster, Back Meranda’s Leadership
The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has called on former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, to accept his removal in good faith and refrain from any attempts to reclaim the position he held for nearly a decade.Obasa was removed as Speaker on Monday, January 13, 2025, following aContinueContinue reading “Lagos Speakership Tussle: CHSR Urges Obasa to Accept Ouster, Back Meranda’s Leadership”
NSA Ribadu Blasts Canadian Embassy Over Visa Denial to Nigerian Defence Chief, Says ‘They Can Go to Hell’
Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has launched a scathing attack on the Canadian Embassy for denying visas to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and other top military officials.Ribadu’s fiery remarks came in response to Musa’s revelation at the maiden annual lecture of the National Association of the Institute for SecurityContinueContinue reading “NSA Ribadu Blasts Canadian Embassy Over Visa Denial to Nigerian Defence Chief, Says ‘They Can Go to Hell’”
Power Play in PDP: Acting Chair Damagun, NWC Bow to Pressure, Confirm Ude-Okoye as National Secretary, Expel Anyanwu from WhatsApp Group
The long-awaited National Working Committee (NWC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), presided over by Acting National Chairman Umar Damagun, concluded on Wednesday with a dramatic shift in the party’s power structure.In a decisive move, thirteen NWC members voted to officially recognise Sunday Ude-Okoye as the party’s substantive National Secretary, while five members abstained.ContinueContinue reading “Power Play in PDP: Acting Chair Damagun, NWC Bow to Pressure, Confirm Ude-Okoye as National Secretary, Expel Anyanwu from WhatsApp Group”
“Return to Nollywood, You Don’t Belong Here” – Labour Party Blasts Kenneth Okonkwo Over Resignation
The Labour Party (LP) has disowned its former Presidential Campaign Council spokesman, Kenneth Okonkwo, following his decision to dump the party, telling him to return to Nollywood as politics is not his forte.Okonkwo, a veteran actor-turned-politician, had on Tuesday announced his resignation from the LP, citing internal wranglings, leadership struggles, and the party’s lack ofContinueContinue reading ““Return to Nollywood, You Don’t Belong Here” – Labour Party Blasts Kenneth Okonkwo Over Resignation”
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