The political crisis in Rivers State took a new turn on Monday as two members of the State House of Assembly withdrew from the impeachment move against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The lawmakers, Sylvanus Nwankwo, who represents Omuma State Constituency and serves as the Minority Leader of the Assembly, and Peter Abbey, representing Degema State Constituency, …
Former Ekiti State Governor, Segun Oni, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), formally registering with the party on Sunday, January 11. Oni, who governed the state between 2007 and 2010 under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), completed his registration at his Ifaki Ekiti country home. His defection was confirmed on Monday by …
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied claims that the ongoing investigation of former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami is politically motivated. The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, said the agency operates professionally, handling cases without regard to political affiliation. He also revealed that he personally edited Malami’s …
As Ugandans prepare to vote for their preferred leader on January 15, 2026, one thing is certain: whether he wins or not. The 81-year-old Yoweri Museveni, who is seeking a seventh term, will for now remain Uganda’s longest-serving leader and one of Africa’s longest-serving heads of state. He has been in power since 1986, giving …
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have allegedly uncovered arms and ammunition at the residence of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. The discovery has prompted a fresh security investigation into the source and legality of the weapons. According to a …
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lost its status as Nigeria’s main opposition party, citing internal crises and persistent divisions within the party. Fayose also described former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as a major opposition political force ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that …
No fewer than 95 princes and princesses from the Fusengbuwa Ruling House have indicated interest in the stool of the Awujale of Ijebuland. The development was disclosed by the Olori Ebi of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Mr Lateef Owoyemi, during the commencement of a nomination meeting held at the Bisi Rodipe Hall, GRA, Ijebu Ode. …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned that Nigeria may head into the 2027 general election under a climate of repression, insisting that continued crackdowns on dissent pose a serious threat to the conduct of free and fair polls. Atiku raised the alarm while reacting to the arrest of Abubakar Salim Musa, a young Nigerian, …
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has expressed concern over moves by the Rivers State House of Assembly to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing the action as a direct assault on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. MOSOP warned that removing the governor could destabilise the state and undermine progress recorded in addressing …
Former vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Datti Baba-Ahmed, has dismissed reports that he recently declared his intention to contest the presidency, while also reaffirming that Peter Obi remains welcome in the party should he fail to secure the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Baba-Ahmed spoke on Friday during an interview …
