Mojisola Meranda, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly has denied claims that she has resigned from her controversial position. The denial from Meranda comes hours after there were claims that she had resigned from the Speakership position following the crisis rocking the Lagos State Assembly since the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa, her […] More
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Hon. Rowland Ceaser, the member representing Isiala Ngwa South State Constituency at the Abia State House of Assembly. The suspension was handed down by party executives in Orono Ward 7, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area. The decision came after he publicly declared his support for Governor Alex […] More
Abuja, February 20, 2025 – Despite boasting a combined refining capacity of 985,000 barrels per day, Nigeria’s three operational refineries are producing less than half of the nation’s daily petrol needs, forcing the country to rely heavily on imports. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) revealed this shortfall during a press conference […] More
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr Danjuma Adamu Ismaila as the Rector and Chief Executive of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria. Dr. Ismaila is an expert in air transportation management, transport economic policy, and aviation security. He graduated from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, with a degree in Physics in 1989 and […] More
The leadership of the Nigerian Senate has summoned key agencies over allegations made by a United States Congressman Scott Perry on Boko Haram sponsorship by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The Senate issued the summons at the plenary on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Some of the top security agencies summoned by the […] More
General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) has said that Nigeria deserves all the needed respect in the global space. Speaking on his ordeal at the Canadian Embassy after he was denied visa alongside other senior officers of the Nigerian Military, Musa said Nigeria will not tolerate any form disrespect from foreign nations. […] More
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has reaffirmed that Justice Maurice Ikpambese remains the Chief Judge of Benue State, despite moves by the Benue State House of Assembly to remove him. In a statement on Wednesday, NJC spokesperson Kemi Ogedengbe stated that the purported removal of Ikpambese cannot stand, as the council has not yet investigated […] More
Valentine Ozigbo, a former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2021 Anambra State governorship election and a key contender for the 2025 race, has officially resigned from the Labour Party (LP). His departure from the party has fueled speculations ahead of the upcoming elections. Ozigbo’s resignation comes amid growing rumours suggesting that he may […] More
Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has paid a visit to former military President Ibrahim Babangida. Atiku shared the news of his visit on his social media page. “On a courtesy visit to former military President Ibrahim Babangida ahead of his book launch tomorrow. -AA,” Atiku […] More
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has reacted to the release of Bashir Saidu, his longtime ally and former commissioner, after 50 days in custody. El-Rufai, in a statement on X (formerly Twitter), described Saidu’s detention as an “abduction and unjustified incarceration”, alleging that it was politically motivated. “Bashir has been my friend for […] More
Following outrage over claims that the Labour Party has zoned its 2027 presidential candidacy to the Southeast region, its leadership has reacted. In a statement issued on Monday, the Labour Party spokesperson Obiorah Ifoh said that the party has not and will not zone any of its positions to any geographical zone or individual. This […] More
The internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn as a plot to remove the Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), Senator Adolphus Wabara, is reportedly gaining momentum. Reports indicate that the move to oust Wabara is linked to the ongoing power struggle within the party, primarily between the […] More