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Mar

2025

Rivers Crisis: Wike’s Camp Gives Fresh Condition For Governor Fubara

Rivers Crisis: Wike’s Camp Gives Fresh Condition For Governor Fubara Allies of former Rivers Governor and current Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike have insisted that Governor Siminalayi Fubara must govern the state strictly according to the constitution. Speaking on Channels Television, Dr. Chidi Lloyd, former Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area and a staunch supporter of Wike, made it clear that Fubara would not be allowed to run the state outside constitutional provisions. The statement comes after the Supreme Court on Friday, ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to halt the release of funds to the Rivers…

Mar

2025

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PDP Governor Leads 104-Member Delegate To Confer Highest Traditional Title On President Tinubu

FGN, News Flash, People & Events, Politics, Presidency

PDP Governor Leads 104-Member Delegate To Confer Highest Traditional Title On President Tinubu. The Akwa Ibom State Council of Traditional Rulers has conferred President Bola Tinubu with the highest traditional title of “Otuekong,” Commander-in-Chief of Akwa Ibom. The President received the title at the State House, Abuja, on Friday, from Nteyin Solomon Etuk, President General of Okuibom Ibibio II Gov. Umo Eno led a 104-member delegation to the State House for the conferment. The delegation included Sen. Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate, his wife Ekaette, religious leaders, former ministers, and lawmakers. Also present were representatives from women and youth…

Mar

2025

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Akpabio’s Wife Sues Senator Natasha, Demands N251 Billion In Damages

Judiciary, News Flash, Politics

Akpabio’s Wife Sues Senator Natasha, Demands N251 Billion In Damages The wife of the Senate President, Mrs. Unoma Godswill Akpabio, has filed lawsuits against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, seeking a total of ₦251 billion in damages over allegations made by the Kogi lawmaker. The suits were filed at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and accused Akpoti-Uduaghan of defamation and violation of fundamental human rights. The legal dispute arose after Senator Natasha, representing Kogi Central under the PDP, made allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio during a televised interview on Arise News TV. In her statement, she accused…

Mar

2025

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Thousands Of PDP Members In Isiala Ngwa South Dump Party, Join Labour Party Alongside Hon. Dennis

Abia State, News Flash, Politics

THOUSANDS OF PDP MEMBERS IN ISIALANGWA SOUTH DUMP PARTY, JOIN LABOUR PARTY ALONGSIDE HON. DENNIS. It was a harvest of political party members as thousands of stakeholders, ward chairmen and other faithful of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Isialangwa South LGA joined Hon. Rowland Chinwendu Dennis to defect formally to the ruling Labour Party. Receiving the new members to the Labour Party fold at the formal reception ceremony in his honour, held at the Group Primary School, Umuoba Isialangwa South LGA, Governor Otti while welcoming them, described the Labour Party as an inclusive platform open to all Nigerians and…

Feb

2025

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‘I Don’t See Peter Obi Contesting 2027 Presidential Election Under The Labour Party’ – Valentine Ozigbo As He Speaks about His Shift To APC

News Flash, Politics, Presidency

Ozigbo Speculates on Peter Obi’s Future Beyond Labour Party Valentine Ozigbo, a former CEO of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria, has expressed doubts that Peter Obi will contest the 2027 presidential election under the Labour Party (LP), the platform he used in 2023. Ozigbo, who recently left the LP to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), cited his “unwavering commitment” to the broader vision for Anambra State as his reason for the switch. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, he revealed that his time in the LP exposed him to coalition discussions that led him to believe Obi…

Feb

2025

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Sexual Harassment: Akpabio Punishing Me Because I Refused To Sleep With Him – Senator Natasha

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics

Akpabio Punishing Me Because I Refused To Sleep With Him – Senator Natasha Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment. The lawmaker who has dominated the headlines over her spat with the senate president made the claim on ARISE TV, on Friday. AttNews had reported how the Kogi Senator had a heated argument with Akpabio after discovering that her seat was changed without her consent. She was subsequently referred to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, for disciplinary review. Chaired by Senator Neda Imaseun (LP, Edo South), the committee was…

Feb

2025

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Meranda Stepped Down As Speaker During Peace Meeting – Obasa Reveals

Lagos, House Of Assembly, News Flash, Politics

Meranda stepped down as speaker during peace meeting - Obasa reveals Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has alleged that Mojisola Meranda stepped down from her role as Speaker during a peace/reconciliation meeting held in Marina. As reported by PUNCH, speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, on Thursday, Obasa stated that Meranda announced her resignation during a reconciliation meeting held at the Lagos House in Marina last weekend. “At the meeting in Marina, attended by key party leaders, Meranda openly declared that she was stepping down,” Obasa said. He further questioned whether she…

Feb

2025

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El-Rufai Opens Up; Reveals What Could Make Him Leave APC

News Flash, Personality, Politics

El-Rufai Reveals What Could Make Him Leave APC Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has declared that he will remain active in politics for life but may leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) if the party fails to realign with the progressive values he stands for. El-Rufai made this known in an interview with Arise Television on Monday. He explained that while he has no plans to seek elective office again, he intends to continue influencing governance and political decisions within his party. He said, “I will remain in politics for life, but that does not mean I will be…

Feb

2025

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Natasha Demands Live Broadcast Of Senate Probe For Transparency

National Assembly, News Flash, North Central, Politics

Natasha Demands Live Broadcast Of Senate Probe For Transparency The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has insisted that her probe proceedings at the Senate be broadcast live, declaring that Nigerians have a right to witness the process. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was referred to the Senate’s Ethics and Disciplinary Committee following her face-off with Senate President, Godswill Akpabio over a seating arrangement, said she was ready to face the panel but would not allow the matter to be handled behind closed doors. In a statement she posted on her Facebook page on Thursday, the lawmaker said she had so far refrained…

Feb

2025

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Obasa Resumes As Lagos State Assembly Speaker

House Of Assembly, Lagos, News Flash, Politics

I’ve resumed as Lagos Assembly Speaker – Obasa The ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has stated that he has resumed his position as the parliament leader. Obasa stated this on Thursday after returning to parliament with police and State Security Service details for the first time since he was removed on January 13. “I’ve resumed, and I remain the Speaker of the Assembly,” Obasa said. More to come…