Category: POLITICS
PDP Dismisses Leaked Judgement As Ighodalo, Okpebholo Know Fate Today
Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal will today, Wednesday, decide on the petition of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, on the conduct of last year’s gubernatorial election in the State. The PDP and Ighodalo are challenging the declaration of Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the winner…
JUST IN: Rivers Crisis: I Was Offered ₦5bn Bribe To Impeach Fubara – Edison Ehie (VIDEO)
Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has alleged that he was offered ₦5 billion in October 2023 to aid in the governor’s impeachment. He claims to have solid evidence to support his allegation. READ ALSO: PDP Governors Move To Challenge Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers “It was for…
2027: I Can Step Down for Better Candidate – SDP’s Adebayo
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Adewole Adebayo, has stated that he is open to stepping down from his presidential ambition in the 2027 elections to allow a stronger candidate to emerge as the party’s flag bearer. Adebayo made this remark during the Sunday edition of Inside Sources with…
EKITI 2026: Oyebanji Will Not Return As Governor- Fayose
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Otunba Emmanuel Ajisafe Fayose has vowed to unseat the Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji in the 2026 gubernatorial election, saying the governor has performed below the pass mark. The chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) spoke at Ansar-u-deen Central Mosque, Odo otu, Ado Ekiti. The aspirant…
Kaduna SDP Disassociates Self From EL-Rufai
Barely three weeks after the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and defected to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), the North-West zone of the party said El-Rufai is not their member. The North West Assistant Secretary, Idris Inuwa, who asserted in a statement in Kaduna, said the…
2027: ‘’I Will Frustrate Your Ambition Again’’- Wike Replies Atiku
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday declared that he would ensure that former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, fails in his push for the presidency. Speaking through his media aide, Lere Olayinka, Wike said he has no regret that Atiku refused to pick him as his running mate…
Your Uncultured, Reckless Behaviour May Lead to Military Coup – Okey Bakassi Warns Nigerian Politicians
Nollywood actor and comedian Okey Bakassi has cautioned that the reckless behavior of the current political officeholders could trigger a military coup. He expressed concern that many politicians now act like “gods” and are intolerant of criticism. Bakassi lamented that despite being a democracy, civilians are being intimidated and arrested for speaking out against the…
BREAKING: Watch Your Mouth, Stop Running my Govt Down – Tinubu Threatens Peter Obi
Bola Tinubu has cautioned Peter Obi to moderate his remarks and refrain from undermining his administration. In a statement issued by Mr. Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the presidency denounced Mr. Obi’s criticism as “exaggerated.” Peter Obi, a former presidential candidate and ex-governor, had accused the Tinubu administration of political brigandage and corruption, asserting that democracy…
BREAKING: Rivers Head of Service Resigns from Office
Rivers State Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, has resigned from his position. His resignation was announced on Tuesday in a statement signed by Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Sole Administrator. The statement acknowledged Nwaeke’s contributions during his brief tenure and expressed gratitude for his service, wishing…
PDP Governors Move To Challenge Tinubu’s Emergency Rule In Rivers
The Peoples Democratic Party’s state governors have instructed their Attorney Generals to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, saying that Section 305(3) of the Constitution is subject to judicial interpretation. After their Zoom meeting on Wednesday, the PDP Governors, in a communiqué signed by the Forum’s Chairman and…