The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State has accused security operatives of abducting its House of Representatives candidate for the Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency bye-election, Princess Esther Ashivelli Dawaki, with 25 supporters. In a statement today by its Chairman, Sir Edward Percy Masha, the PDP alleged that the operation wa...
•Fubara, Tinubu and Wike Supporters of the suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, have differed over his reconciliation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. While some welcomed the development, others described the truce, which was mediated by President Bola Tinubu, as fragile and a surrender by the ...
•Rabiu Kwankwaso Former Governor of Kano State and National leader of New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said those that defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from the opposition would soon pay the price of betrayal. This was as he stated that the NNPP would remain resolutely firm in […]
•Prof Pat Utomi A professor of Political Economy, Pat Utomi, today said he is receiving support from some Nigerians who are planning to mobilise 500 lawyers to defend him against the Department of State Services. Utomi disclosed this in a post on X. “It’s energising (that) some want to put together 500 lawyers to defend […]
A large crowd of supporters has gathered in anticipation of the homecoming of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly. Holding placards and chanting in solidarity, the supporters are eagerly awaiting her arrival despite the heightened political tensions and the recent ban on political ga...
•Diri and Wike The organisers of the rally in support of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have dared Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, vowing to go ahead with the rally that the number one citizen in Bayelsa kicked against. During a meeting with Bayelsa Elders and Security agencies, on Wednesday, […]
There was chaos at the National Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja today when supporters of Samuel Anyanwu, the embattled National Secretary of the party, and those of Udeh Okoye, who is also laying claim to the office of the national secretary, clashed during the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting. The […]...
•Obasa’s supporters Supporters of impeached Lagos Speaker of Mudashiru Obasa, gathered this morning at his Lodge on Joel Ogunnaike Street, GRA Ikeja, Lagos. Clad in pro-Obasa vests and caps, the supporters arrived in large numbers to show their solidarity, reports The Nation. Recall that Obasa was removed from his position and replaced b...
•Prince Ladigbolu and Oba Owoade One of the contenders for the Alaafin of Oyo throne, Prince Ayobami Ladigbolu, has recounted his experiences during the contest for the crown. In a statement published on Facebook yesterday, the prince congratulated the new Alaafin, Oba Abimbola Owoade, describing his emergence as divinely ordained. Reflecting ...
•Dele Farotimi and Afe Babalola Supporters of human rights lawyer, Mr Dele Farotimi, and those of legal luminary, Aare Afe Babalola (SAN), clashed today at the Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. Confusion erupted after the adjournment for ruling on the bail application of Farotimi to December 20, 2024, reports Daily Trust. Bab...

