Category: Politics
PDP Sets Up Caretaker Committee for South-South Zone
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has constituted a caretaker committee to manage the party’s activities in the South-South region of Nigeria. This follows the expiration of the tenure of the current Zonal Executive on Sunday, March 9, 2025. In a statement issued in Abuja by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the PDP…
President Tinubu Appoints Professor Jega as Special Adviser
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as Special Adviser and Coordinator of the Presidential Livestock Reform. The announcement was made on Friday, with President Tinubu expressing optimism that Jega’s leadership will drive meaningful progress in the livestock sector and further strengthen…
Former Presidential Spokesman Doyin Okupe Passes Away at 72
Dr. Doyin Okupe, a former presidential aide and prominent political figure, has passed away at the age of 72. Family sources confirmed his death to Channels Television on Friday, revealing that he died in the early hours of the day. Okupe, a medical doctor by profession, hailed from Iperu in Ogun State and had been…
Meranda Has Resigned as Speaker – Obasa Claims
Embattled former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has claimed that his successor, Mojisola Meranda, has resigned from her position. Obasa made the assertion during an appearance on Politics Today on Channels Television on Thursday evening, insisting that he remains the legitimate Speaker of the House despite his removal by colleagues…
Obasa Storms Lagos Assembly Complex with Armed Police, Sparks Chaos
The Lagos State House of Assembly was thrown into chaos on Thursday as ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa stormed the complex in an attempt to resume duty, accompanied by heavily armed police officers and civil defence personnel. The dramatic development has escalated the ongoing leadership crisis in the Assembly, leaving lawmakers and staff in disarray. Obasa,…
Shaibu Weighs In on Natasha-Akpabio Seat Dispute, Says It’s ‘Not a Gender Issue’
Former Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has weighed in on the ongoing seat arrangement dispute between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, stating that the issue should not be reduced to a gender matter. Shaibu, a former federal lawmaker, emphasized that seats and offices in the National Assembly are privileges that require…
Jonathan Blames ‘Ghost Voters’ for Inaccurate Election Results, Calls for INEC Officials to Resign if Pressured
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has attributed the inaccuracy of vote counts during elections in Nigeria to the prevalence of “ghost voters.” Speaking at the YIAGA Africa Reflection Conference on Democratic Elections in West Africa in Abuja on Tuesday, Jonathan emphasized the need for credible electoral officials who are willing to resign rather than succumb to…
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Launches Campaign to Eliminate HIV/AIDS, Syphilis, and Hepatitis in Kaduna
The wife of the President of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has officially flagged off the Free to Shine campaign in Kaduna, aimed at eliminating HIV/AIDS, syphilis, and hepatitis among women and children in Nigeria. The initiative, spearheaded by the Organisation of African First Ladies (OAFLAD), seeks to address the growing health challenges posed by these…
Afenifere Appoints Oba Oladipo Olaitan as New Leader, Pledges Commitment to Restructuring and Unity
Isanya-Ogbo, Ogun State – The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has announced the appointment of Oba Oladipo Olaitan as its new leader. The decision was made during the group’s monthly general meeting held at Isanya-Ogbo, Ogun State, the country home of its late leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo. The meeting, attended by delegates from the six South-West…
NNPC Ltd Leads Africa’s Gas Infrastructure Expansion at NIES 2025, Highlights Tinubu’s Reforms as Key Driver for Investment
The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mele Kyari, has declared that Africa is poised to become the next frontier for global energy investment, with Nigeria at the forefront of this transformation. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) in Abuja, Kyari emphasized Nigeria’s pivotal role as Africa’s…