Battle for Rivers: AGF moves to defend Tinubu as PDP govs mobilise 11 SANs
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has sprung into action and commenced drafting the response of President Bola Tinubu to the People’s Democratic Party’s governors’ suit challenging the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. The PDP governors, on their part, have engaged 11 Senior Advocates of Nigeria […]
BREAKING: Kwara Police Arrest “Portable” In Abeokuta Over Alleged Criminal Defamation, Others
AUTHORITY of the Nigeria Police Kwara State Command has apprehended popular music artist, Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, a.k.a “Portable” over the alleged criminal defamation among other offences. ROYAL NEWS reports that the arrest followed a petition written against the suspect by one Mr. Okunola Saheed, popularly known as “Osupa,”. A statement issued on Sunday night by […]
Hafsoh Lawal: Magistrate Court Set To Terminate Abdulraman’s Case
The murder case of the Hafsoh Lawal has been adjourned till April 22, even as it now moved the case to High Court. Magistrate S.B. Mohammed ruled on Wednesday that the case be transfered to High Court on April 15, while the Magistrate Court will yet sit on April 22 to terminate the case, as […]
How to tackle terrorism in Nigeria— Minister
Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam has pointed out that addressing the challenge of terrorism requires a holistic and multifaceted approach among the security agencies. He stated this during the Stakeholders Conference on Security with a theme “A Path to Regional Cooperation” organized by the Ministry of Police Affairs in conjunction with the Nigeria […]
Sexual harassment allegation: Akpabio, Senate dodging – Ezekwesili
Former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili has accused Senate President, Godswill Akpabio of dodging opportunities that would prove his innocence in the sexual harassment allegations leveled against him by suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Ezekwesili said Akpabio and the Senate has continued to deny Natasha the right to a fair hearing and an impartial investigation. […]
Mass exodus hits APC, LP, NNPP as over 5,000 members decamp to PDP in Benue
A large number of defectors from various political parties, including the All Progressives Congress (APC), Labour Party (LP), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and Social Democratic Party (SDP), have joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State. The defectors blamed the ruling party for poor performance and failure to […]
APC well positioned to take over Anambra – Paul Chukwuma
A frontline governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State, Sir Paul Chukwuma, has said that the party is more well-positioned than ever to win the November 8 governorship election in the state. He stated that the party’s current political dominance in the state would lead to a significant shift in the […]
I don’t know if I will run for 2027 presidency – Atiku
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has declared that he is uncertain about his 2027 presidential ambition. Atiku, who has contested for the presidency six times, made the remark in a yet-to-be-aired interview for a television show, Untold Stories, with Adesuwa Giwa-Osagie. His remarks came a few days after he announced the formation of a coalition […]
Shettima urges N’Assembly to shun division, partisanship
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has charged the National Assembly to uphold the sacred responsibility of leadership, prioritise unity and national development over political divisions and partisan interests. He made the call on Monday when President Bola Tinubu hosted the leadership and members of the House of Representatives to Iftar (breaking of Ramadan fast) at the Presidential […]
Impeachment move: Tension in Rivers as Assembly serves Fubara misconduct notice
Tension and apprehension gripped Rivers State on Monday following the initiation of impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Prof Ngozi Odu by the state House of Assembly. The Martin Amaewhule-led Assembly loyal to the former governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, served Fubara and Prof Odu with a […]
