Category Archives: Politics

• Governor’s Sokoto prison visit sparks fresh political, legal manoeuvres• Presidency tight-lipped as South-East leaders intensify push NaijaNews has taken to its online handle and announced that, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting with Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja—an engagement insiders describe as highly strategicContinueContinue reading “KANU’S FREEDOM CLOCK TICKS: OTTI–TINUBU MEETING RAISES NEW HOPE”

Amid heightened uncertainty and deepening internal wrangling, Osogbo was thrown into a charged political atmosphere on Tuesday as heavily armed security operatives took over the Adolak Event Centre, venue of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) 2026 Osun Governorship Primary.The development comes despite a counter-directive issued by the state chapter of the party, led by ChairmanContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: Tension Peaks in Osogbo as Heavy Security Locks Down Venue for PDP’s High-Stakes Osun Governorship Primary”

In a political era defined by uncertainty, shifting loyalties, and competing interests, one name stands out with unshakable consistency, tested integrity, and a legacy of tangible service — His Excellency, Martins N. Babale. As the 2027 elections draw nearer, a renewed wave of hope is sweeping across the Adamawa Southern Senatorial Zone, inspired by aContinueContinue reading “MARTINS N. BABALE: A PROVEN LEADER RISING AGAIN — The South Awaits a Voice of Experience in 2027”

The Nigerian Senate has been plunged into chaos following the controversial nomination of social media personality and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, as an ambassadorial nominee — a move that has ripped open deep political fault lines and triggered a stormy shutdown of the lawmakers’ official WhatsApp forum.Omokri, listed among the 32 nominees forwarded forContinueContinue reading “FURY IN THE RED CHAMBER: Reno Omokri’s Ambassadorial Nomination Splits Senate — Tinubu ‘Drug Baron’ Comment Sparks WhatsApp Meltdown”

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has ignited a political firestorm after taking to her official Facebook page to accuse a colleague, Senator Osita Ngwu of Enugu West Senatorial District, of censoring her in a private Senate WhatsApp forum.In a bold and unprecedented move, the Kogi Central senator publicly demanded that Senator Ngwu reopen responses in the lawmakers’ContinueContinue reading “SENATE WHATSAPP WAR: NATASHA AKPOTI-UDAUGHAN THREATENS TO LEAK SECRET CHATS AFTER COLLEAGUE DELETES HER COMMENTS”

…Says “A Ready-Made Alliance Is Waiting, Obi Must Decide Now”Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s powerful bloc within the African Democratic Party (ADC) has intensified its search for a formidable southern running mate ahead of the 2027 presidential election — and the pressure is mounting on Peter Obi.According to an exclusive report by Sunday Punch, Atiku’sContinueContinue reading “2027 POWER DEAL: If Obi Delays, Atiku Will Pick Amaechi As Running Mate — Momodu Warns”

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded a fresh and politically charged list of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate—an announcement that has instantly stirred major national conversation across political circles and diplomatic quarters.The President’s second batch of nominees, dispatched through two formal letters to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, includes 15 career diplomats and 17 non-careerContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: Tinubu Unveils Powerful List of 32 Ambassadorial Nominees — Ex-Govs Ugwuanyi, Ikpeazu, Fani-Kayode, Reno Omokri, Mahmud Yakubu Make the Cut”

A moment of high drama erupted in the Red Chamber on Wednesday as Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno North) openly confronted Senate President Godswill Akpabio, accusing him of stifling legislative debate and undermining parliamentary decorum.The tension, which momentarily jolted the plenary session, spilled into the public domain after sitting, when Ndume granted an interview—circulated byContinueContinue reading “SENATE STORM: “I AM A SENIOR SENATOR — YOU ONLY PRESIDE!” NDUME REPRIMANDS AKPABIO IN DRAMATIC CHAMBER CLASH”

…Says Commending President Amid Expanding Killings Is “Ill-Timed, Insensitive, and Provocative”November 27, 2025 In a fiery and emotionally charged session on Wednesday, the Nigerian Senate was thrown into tension as Senator Seriake Dickson (PDP, Bayelsa West) delivered a blistering critique of legislators who proposed passing a vote of commendation to President Bola Tinubu—despite the worseningContinueContinue reading ““TELL TINUBU THE TRUTH”: SENATOR DICKSON REBUKES COLLEAGUES OVER NATIONWIDE BLOODSHED”

In a move that has ignited nationwide controversy, the Federal Government has invited 50 Senators and Members of the House of Representatives for a two-day crash course on “How to Navigate American Foreign Policy Under Donald Trump’s Administration”—even as Nigeria battles escalating terror attacks across churches, mosques, schools, and rural communities.According to documents obtained byContinueContinue reading “OUTRAGE IN ABUJA: FG LAUNCHES TRAINING FOR 50 LAWMAKERS ON “HOW TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE U.S.” AS TERROR ATTACKS SURGE NATIONWIDE”