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Just In: Kano Gov. Abba Yusuf Dumps NNPP, Cites Internal Crisis

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the political establishment, Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has formally resigned from the New Nigeria...

Wike Fully Compensated, Presidency Sides with Fubara in Rivers Crisis

Amidst an escalating political crisis in Rivers State, President Bola Tinubu has affirmed Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s authority as the state’s APC leader. Addressing...

Court Declares Nenadi Usman as Valid Labour Party Leader

A Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), declaring Senator Esther Nenadi...

Just In: Fubara on the Brink: Rivers Lawmakers Ask CJ to Constitute Impeachment Panel

The resolution was reached during Fridays plenary, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing impeachment proceedings against the state’s top executive officers” The...

Impeachment Saga: Rivers Lawmakers Got N350m Each for Constituency Projects – Fubara’s Aide

Darlington Orji, Special Adviser to Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has accused members of the State House of Assembly of accepting N350 million...

Atiku’s Son Defects to APC, Throws Support Behind Tinubu’s 2027 Reelection Bid

The political landscape shifted this Thursday as Abubakar Atiku, son of PDP stalwart and 2023 Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, crossed the carpet to...

Real Reason I Defected to APC – PDP Plateau Gov. Mutfwang

In a move he claims is for the greater good of Plateau State, Governor Caleb Mutfwang of the People’s Democratic Party has formally...

Wike vs. Fubara: “A Barking Dog Made You Governor,” Wike Fires Back as Feud Re-ignites

Tensions between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and his estranged protégé, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, have returned to a boiling point as the two engage...

Just In: PDP’s Plateau Gov. Mutfwang Joins APC

Following months of intense speculation and political maneuvering, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The...

Just in: New Year Gesture: Akpabio Withdraws Suits Against Natasha, Others

Inspired by a New Year’s message on forgiveness, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has instructed his legal team to drop all pending defamation lawsuits....

Tinubu’s Peace Deal in Rivers Hits Snag as Wike Accuses Fubara of Breach

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has pledged to reveal the specifics of the President Bola Tinubu-brokered peace agreement intended to end the Rivers State...

Gbajabiamila Remains Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Presidency Sets Record Straight

The Presidency has debunked rumours claiming that President Bola Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, with Hakeem Muri-Okunola, the Principal...

Double Tragedy Hits Kano Assembly as Two Lawmakers Pass Away Within an Hour

The Kano State House of Assembly was plunged into mourning on Wednesday following the sudden deaths of two lawmakers within just one hour...

Just In: INEC Steps In to Mediate PDP Crisis, Summons Warring Factions

In an effort to broker peace, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has summoned the warring factions of the PDP to its headquarters...

Just Out of Prison, Ngige Crashes APC Meeting at Aso Rock

Few hours after he left the Kuje prison, former Governor of Anambra State and immediate past Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris...

Osun Gov Primary: INEC Disowns Accord Party Faction, Declines Recognition

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has denied receiving notification of a parallel governorship primary election reportedly conducted by a...