The political drama surrounding Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has taken another twist. Even after completing her six-month suspension, the Senate has insisted that she cannot yet return to her seat. On Thursday, September 4, 2025, Natasha wrote to the Senate, informing them that her suspension had ended and she was ready to resume her duties. But …
The presidency has accused former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai of double standards over his stance on negotiations with bandits. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, in a post on X on Monday, described the former governor as a “master of ambivalence”, alleging that he once led efforts to pay bandits in a bid to restore peace …
Visit to Malami after Kebbi Attack Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday visited former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, following an attack on Malami’s convoy in Birnin Kebbi. Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred near the African Democratic Congress (ADC) secretariat, where about 10 vehicles were damaged and several supporters sustained injuries. Malami …
In the midst of a heated leadership tussle between the African Democratic Congress (ADC) factional leaders, Nafiu Bala and David Mark, the ADC has taken a stronger step in stamping the party leadership to David Mark. The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, confirmed that the party has successfully completed …
Former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Sam Amadi, has advised Nigerians against directing personal hatred towards President Bola Tinubu, urging critics to concentrate instead on his politics and policies. Amadi, in a post on X on Tuesday, argued that demonising Tinubu as an individual while replacing him with another leader equally deficient …
Factional National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Abayomi Arabambi, has declared that Peter Obi will not be the party’s presidential candidate in the 2027 elections. Arabambi, who spoke on Channels Television’s Lunchtime Politics on Monday, said the party is considering three possible names for the ticket but declined to reveal them. According to him, …
Veteran journalist and politician, Dele Momodu, on Monday accused agents of the All Progressives Congress (APC), of hijacking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, leaving the opposition party in what he described as the “Intensive Care Unit (ICU).” Momodu, a key member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), coalition, made the remark while featuring on Channels …
Barrister Njoku Jude Njoku, one of the lawyers representing Nnamdi Kanu, has described the 2023 ruling of the Supreme Court in the case of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader as unconstitutional and a travesty of justice. Speaking to journalists, Njoku faulted the apex court’s decision, which overturned the October 13, 2022 judgment of …
Arise News Director of News and Politics Editor, Sumner Sambo, has said former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration performed better in tackling poverty than the current government of President Bola Tinubu. Sambo made the remark on Monday during an appearance on Arise Television’s Morning Show. According to him, Buhari’s government between 2015 and 2023 introduced more …
The All Progressives Congress (APC), has accused former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, of being the major problem facing the opposition in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the ruling party dismissed Tambuwal’s allegation that President Bola Tinubu was plotting to destabilise opposition parties. Morka said both …
