The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he has no intention of preventing the Rivers State House of Assembly from carrying out its constitutional responsibilities. Speaking at a Thanksgiving/Civic Reception in Abalama, Asari-Toru Local Government Area, on Saturday. Wike said he had anticipated the ongoing political turmoil in the state and had advised Governor Siminalayi Fubara on how to handle it. However, according to him,…

The Presidency has stated that President Bola Tinubu is not preoccupied with the 2027 elections, emphasising that his primary focus remains economic recovery and national development. Sunday Dare, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications in a statement shared on X yesterday, said the President is committed to implementing reforms rather than engaging in political maneuvering. Dare highlighted notable improvements in key economic indicators, including rising foreign reserves, declining…

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has ruled out the possibility of a political merger and instead called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, Rauf Aregbesola and other opposition figures to align with the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for the 2027 elections.   El-Rufai’s appeal comes shortly after he resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing irreconcilable differences with the party’s current direction. In…

Fubara vs. Wike: The Godfather Feud Shaking Nigeria’s Politics The Fubara-Wike saga is the latest episode in Nigeria’s long-running drama of godfather-godson conflicts. This phenomenon has played out in various states, including Enugu, Borno, Anambra, Osun, Abia, Kano, Edo, Sokoto, Cross River, Benue, and Taraba, shaping the country’s political landscape. At the core of these conflicts is the struggle for power and control. Godfathers, often former governors, attempt to maintain…

By Adeniyi Yusuf No fewer than 19,221 supporters of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, have called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to step down for investigation following the senator’s suspension. Senator Natasha was suspended based on a recommendation by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, which proposed a six-month suspension over allegations of sexual harassment involving the Senate President. As part of…

Ireti Kingibe, the senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has assured Nigerians that she will take the lead in championing the sexual harassment case involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan when the investigation reaches the red chamber.   Earlier, The New Daily Prime reported that Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan representing Kogi Central accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment during her appearance on Arise Television.   The allegation sparked controversy, with many calling for…

President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s economic reforms, stating that they are necessary to safeguard the interests of future generations. Speaking at the State House in Abuja yesterday while receiving a delegation of his former National Assembly colleagues from the aborted Third Republic, President Tinubu lamented Nigeria’s past financial practices, which, he said, jeopardized the nation’s future. “For 50 years, Nigeria was spending the money of generations yet unborn…

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has reaffirmed his membership and unwavering loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC), dismissing speculations suggesting otherwise. In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu yesterday, Buhari made it clear that he remains a committed APC member and wants to be recognized as such. Without referencing any individuals or ongoing discussions within the party, he emphasised his dedication to the APC, which gave him the…

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has signalled his readiness to work alongside Labour Party’s Peter Obi as the 2027 general elections draw closer. Mohammed made this known on Thursday when he hosted the former presidential candidate at the Bauchi State Government House. Their closed-door discussion, which lasted over an hour at the Ramat House, was followed by a media briefing. While neither leader explicitly confirmed the formation of a political…

Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate on Thursday met privately with Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed at the Ramat House in Bauchi. While details of their discussion remain undisclosed, the high-level meeting has fueled speculation about possible political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. Both leaders are expected to address the media after their deliberations. The meeting brings together a key opposition figure from the LP…

The Rivers State House of Assembly (RSHA) has called for the arrest and investigation of the Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), Retired Justice Adolphus Enebeli, over financial activities of the commission. The RSHA urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to probe Enebeli and four other RSIEC members. According to Martins Wachukwu, the Special…

President Bola Tinubu has mediated the leadership conflict in the Lagos State House of Assembly, urging lawmakers to align with Mudashiru Obasa’s leadership and put their differences aside. This resolution marks the end of a two-month-long political standoff that had threatened the Assembly’s stability. Obasa was removed as Speaker on January 13, 2025, when 35 out of 40 lawmakers voted him out over allegations of authoritarianism, financial misconduct, and poor…