Tensions are escalating in Kogi State as suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan defies security restrictions to visit her constituency, triggering renewed political drama reminiscent of the recall saga once faced by former senator Dino Melaye. Despite a state-imposed ban on rallies and large gatherings citing security concerns, Akpoti-Uduaghan flew into Kogi Central to celebrate Sallah with her constituents. The senator, currently serving a six-month suspension from the National Assembly, insists her…

By Adeniyi Yusuf Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he sacked Mele Kyari. This followed the removal of the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) including its Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari and board chairman Pius Akinyelure. The sack was announced by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga in an early Wednesday morning statement posted on X. “President Tinubu removed all…

The Kogi State Government has condemned the homecoming rally held for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents the state’s central district, following her warm reception by supporters and residents of the Ihima community. This comes despite the state government’s ban on rallies and processions. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, called on security agencies to hold Akpoti-Uduaghan accountable should any violence erupt in the North…

Despite the Kogi State Government ban on rallies, public gatherings and processions, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan received a grand welcome from her supporters in the Ihima community of Okehi Local Government Area on Tuesday. In a statement by the state government’s spokesperson, Kingsley Fanwo on Monday, said the move was to prevent a security breach. The New Daily Prime gathered that as early as 8 a.m., a large crowd from the…

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed confidence that the ongoing political turmoil in the state will ultimately lead to greater unity and resilience among its people.   Fubara made this assertion while receiving a delegation of Muslim leaders from 20 Islamic organisations, including the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, at his private residence in Port Harcourt during an Eid-El-Fitr courtesy visit. Addressing the gathering, Fubara emphasised the importance of…

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has declared his intention to run for re-election in the 2027 general elections. The announcement was made on Sunday during his Eid-el-Fitr message at his residence in Kaduna. Sani stated that his decision to contest would depend on the political climate and the conditions at the time. “Any politician contesting an election depends on the political equation that determines the position to vie for.…

Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has claimed that he was offered a staggering N5 billion to support the governor’s impeachment. Speaking during an interview on Sunday Politics on Channels Television, Ehie stated that he possesses proof of the alleged bribery attempt, which he has stored on his phone. “In early October 2023, I was approached with a N5 billion offer to facilitate…

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart, Dele Momodu, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s decision to impose a state of emergency in Rivers State. The 64-year-old called it an attack on democratic principles. The president’s move, which has drawn widespread criticism, saw the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and the entire Rivers State House of Assembly for six months amid ongoing political turmoil in the state. Speaking on…

Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has denied any involvement in the fire that engulfed the state’s House of Assembly complex on October 29, 2023. The accusation was made by former Rivers State Head of Service, George Nwaeke, who alleged that both Fubara and Ehie orchestrated the attack. Speaking on Channels Television Sunday Politics, Ehie refuted the claims, stating, “It is very important…

President Bola Tinubu has revealed that his decision to appoint Bosun Tijani as Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, despite his past criticisms, was driven by his commitment to recognising talent, even in those who once opposed him. Speaking yesterday at a special Iftar in his honour at the Presidential Villa to mark his 73rd birthday, Tinubu acknowledged that selecting Tijani was a tough decision due to opposition from…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has held Governor Monday Okpebholo responsible for what it describes as a worsening security crisis. The party cited the recent killing of travelers in Uromi as a glaring example of the state’s deteriorating law and order. The tragic incident, in which a group of travelers accused of kidnapping were brutally lynched by a mob in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area,…

President Bola Tinubu has revealed that he nearly dropped out of the 2023 presidential race after a conversation with a close relative caused him to doubt his candidacy. Speaking at a special Iftar held in his honour at the Presidential Villa yesterday to mark his 73rd birthday, Tinubu reflected on the challenges he faced on his journey to the presidency. Despite those difficulties, he reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s…