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 …
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected moves by the State House of Assembly to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, describing the development as untenable and a threat to the stability of the state government. The party cautioned lawmakers against actions capable of plunging the …
Political tensions deepened in Rivers State on Thursday as the 10th Rivers State House of Assembly resolved to prevent Governor Siminalayi Fubara from presenting the state’s Mid-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and 2026 budget. The decision follows the commencement of an impeachment probe against the governor and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, over allegations of gross …
The office of Abubakar Malami, SAN, has raised alarm over reports that government security agencies may attempt to rearrest the former Attorney General immediately upon his release, despite a court granting him bail. According to a statement issued by Malami’s media aide, Mohammed Bello Doka, the development “raises grave concerns about due process, the rule …
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has stated that he will support the Labour Party (LP) candidate for the Abia North senatorial district in their bid to defeat Orji Uzor Kalu in the 2027 election. Otti spoke in response to recent remarks by Kalu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) senator representing the district, who stated that …
Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation, has suspended one of his aides, Sa’idu Enagi, over an unauthorised publication speculating about his political future. Enagi was said to have authored an article titled ‘Malagi 2027’, in which he examined the prospects of the minister contesting the 2027 Niger State governorship election. In a statement …
Ex-AGF, others given 14 days to show assets were lawfully acquired as court grants N1.5bn bail The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties allegedly linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and members of his family. The properties, valued …
Former Kano State Governor and Leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, says he remains “priceless” in politics, insisting that money does not determine his decisions. Kwankwaso, who contested the 2023 presidential election on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), spoke on Tuesday while addressing supporters at his residence in …
Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election. Baba-Ahmed made the announcement during a rally at the Labour Party national secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday. The 56-year-old Baba-Ahmed further pledged to be loyal to the Labour Party on whose platform he rode to be vice …
