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”
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Lagos APC Council Rejects Tinubu’s Order to Reinstate Impeached Speaker Obasa
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”
Political Firestorm: Borno Governor Zulum Moves Against Opposition Figure Over ‘His Excellency’ Title
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”
El-Rufai Backs Naja’atu, Revives Ribadu’s 2006 Corruption Allegations Against Tinubu Amid His Own Investigation
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”
Lagos Lawmakers Bow to Tinubu’s Pressure, Apologize Over Obasa’s Impeachment
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”
“El-Rufai Launches Scathing Attack on Uba Sani, Accuses Him of Sycophancy and Personal Agendas”
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””
APC Chieftain Backs Mojisola Meranda’s Speakership as GAC Deliberates Obasa’s Fate
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”
Binani’s Political Influence Unshaken, Loyalists Declare
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”
Tinubu’s Alleged Directive on Obasa’s Return: Fake News or Political Drama? Lagos Lawmaker Responds
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”
“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””
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