At least 145 people have been kidnapped in Kebbi, Niger, and Zamfara states in the past four days. In the run-up to the 2023 general elections, abductions were rampant. According to reports, between January and March 2023 alone, 792 people were abducted across Nigeria. Many of these incidents were tied to banditry and criminal gangs, […]
The defection came ahead of the planned defection of Agbu Kefas, governor of Taraba, to the APC. In a viral video, the lawmakers were seen swapping their caps for those emblazoned with the insignia of President Bola Tinubu. The legislators were also handed brooms, the symbol of the APC. Recall that in a chat with journalists, the […]
In his acceptance speech in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, Turaki acknowledged the weight of the responsibility placed on him but expressed confidence in the party’s leadership structure and its future direction. “The mandate you’ve given us is a solemn one. We know it’s not an easy task. Our party stands at a crossroads, […]
The Executive Governor of Adamawa State, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has dissociated himself from the decision of the PDP National Convention holding in Ibadan, to expel the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, and others.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital territory (FCT); Samuel Anyanwu, its suspended national secretary; and Ayo Fayose, former governor of Ekiti. Their expulsion was announced on Saturday at the party’s national convention in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. Others expelled include Umar Bature, Ajibade Kamarudeen, Mao Ohabunwa, […]
In a statement, the Director of Press and Public Affairs, Government House, Gyang Bere, said the rumour was “a blatant lie, a shameless concoction peddled by desperate mischief makers” intent on creating confusion. The government reaffirmed that Mutfwang remains committed to his mandate and “has not defected to any party.” Bere emphasized that any change […]
Before the convention, the National Working Committee, led by Umar Damagum, suspended three top officials, National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu, National Organising Secretary Umar Bature, and National Legal Adviser Kamaldeen Ajibade, for alleged anti-party activities. A court in Abuja first stopped the convention, saying the party didn’t follow its own rules when it failed to get […]
Speaker Aliyu Yusuf made the announcement during the Assembly’s plenary session, confirming that Onuche’s actions were said to have damaged the image of the state government. As a result, the House decided to suspend him while an investigation into the allegations is carried out. During this period, Onuche is required to hand over the administration […]
Fayose made the statement on National Television. According to him, the party’s internal issues have deepened, particularly following recent court rulings and escalating divisions within its ranks. The former governor expressed concern over the PDP’s ongoing leadership battle, which has left the opposition party fractured. He specifically criticized the recent ruling by an Oyo State […]
The Lead Bishop of Worldwide Anglican Church in Nigeria, Bishop Seun Adeoye, has asked Governor Ademola Adeleke to openly declare his religion to the citizens of Osun State.