The political stage in Nigeria witnessed fresh drama on Thursday as Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, launched a scathing attack on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, branding him a “transactional politician” driven by self-interest rather than principles.Governor Mohammed’s outburst came in a fiery press statement issued by his Special Adviser forContinueContinue reading “Bala Mohammed vs. Wike: Bauchi Governor Slams FCT Minister as a “Transactional Politician””
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Rivers Assembly Crisis Deepens: Edwin Clark Calls for Immediate By-Elections to Fill 27 Vacant Seats
The ongoing crisis in the Rivers State House of Assembly has taken a dramatic turn as prominent elder statesman Edwin Clark has petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), demanding urgent action to fill 27 vacant seats in the Assembly. In a formal letter to INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu, Clark emphasized the critical importance ofContinueContinue reading “Rivers Assembly Crisis Deepens: Edwin Clark Calls for Immediate By-Elections to Fill 27 Vacant Seats”
Labour Party Heads to Supreme Court: Caretaker Committee Vows to Reclaim Party Leadership
In a bold and unwavering move, the Labour Party National Caretaker Committee has announced its decision to take the battle for the soul of the party to the Supreme Court. This development was revealed by Senator Nenadi Esther Usman, the Chairman of the caretaker committee, on her official X handle earlier today.The announcement, which hasContinueContinue reading “Labour Party Heads to Supreme Court: Caretaker Committee Vows to Reclaim Party Leadership”
Nigeria’s Opposition Parties: A Weak Front in the Face of APC’s Dominance
In a scathing critique of the current political climate, Peter Obi Grassroots Mobilization has called attention to the troubling state of Nigeria’s opposition parties. Taking to their official X handle, the group decried the glaring weaknesses and lack of resolve among opposition leaders, particularly under the dominance of the All Progressives Congress (APC).The statement, titledContinueContinue reading “Nigeria’s Opposition Parties: A Weak Front in the Face of APC’s Dominance”
Julius Abure Retains Position as Labour Party National Chairman: Appeal Court Upholds Verdict
In a landmark ruling, the Court of Appeal has reaffirmed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party, putting to rest months of internal leadership disputes. The judgment, delivered by Justice Hamma Barka, declared that the appellate court’s earlier ruling of November 13, 2024, which recognized Abure as the legitimate chairman, remains validContinueContinue reading “Julius Abure Retains Position as Labour Party National Chairman: Appeal Court Upholds Verdict”
Amaechi Allegedly Conspiring with Atiku to Unseat Tinubu: Okocha-Led APC Claims
The political atmosphere in Nigeria has once again been ignited as the Okocha-led faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) accuses former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, of engaging in clandestine meetings with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to destabilize President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.This explosive claim was made public through the official handle ofContinueContinue reading “Amaechi Allegedly Conspiring with Atiku to Unseat Tinubu: Okocha-Led APC Claims”
Breaking: Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, Impeached Over Allegations of Gross Misconduct
In a dramatic turn of events, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has been impeached. The announcement was made on the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of Nigerian Stories, sparking widespread discussions across the nation.Obasa’s impeachment follows allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office, accusations that have dogged hisContinueContinue reading “Breaking: Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, Impeached Over Allegations of Gross Misconduct”
A New Dawn for Adamawa State: Barr Dennis H. Gapsiso’s Vision for Transformation
Our Correspondent As the race for the 2027 gubernatorial elections heats up, Barrister Dennis H. Gapsiso emerges as a beacon of hope and transformation for Adamawa State. Armed with an ambitious, progressive, and people-centered vision, Gapsiso seeks to elevate Adamawa from its current status to a thriving, cosmopolitan hub of development and prosperity. His planContinueContinue reading “A New Dawn for Adamawa State: Barr Dennis H. Gapsiso’s Vision for Transformation”
“Dalung Slams Wike’s Abuja Projects, Mocks ‘London Transformation’ Claims”
Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has vehemently criticized the infrastructural development initiatives spearheaded by Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In a no-holds-barred interview on Arise TV’s The Morning Show on Friday, January 10, 2025, Dalung dismissed the portrayal of Wike’s road projects as genuine development, describing themContinueContinue reading ““Dalung Slams Wike’s Abuja Projects, Mocks ‘London Transformation’ Claims””
“I Fought My Way to Power” – Wike Refutes Claims of Political Patronage in Rivers State
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has firmly rejected allegations suggesting he became the Governor of Rivers State through political patronage. Speaking at a civic reception held in Port Harcourt on Friday, Wike maintained that while he received support from certain political leaders, his rise to power was ultimately a productContinueContinue reading ““I Fought My Way to Power” – Wike Refutes Claims of Political Patronage in Rivers State”