Treatment of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who has been suspended from senate, shines light on women’s rights. Last July, Nigeria’s third-most powerful man gave a rare apology on the floor of the senate which he heads. Godswill Akpabio had chastised his colleague Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for speaking out of turn, saying: “We are not in a nightclub”. But after receiving what he said was a deluge of insulting text messages from Nigerians, he…

Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran, widely known as Jandor, the former governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing internal conflicts and a lack of discipline within the PDP as his main reasons for the move. The announcement was made during a press conference held on Monday at his office in Ikeja, Lagos, weeks after he had tendered his…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio over his failure to reverse what the organisation describes as the ‘unlawful suspension’ of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. SERAP argued that the suspension, which bars Akpoti-Uduaghan from legislative activities for six months, violates her fundamental right to freedom of expression and deprives her constituents of their right to political participation. The lawsuit, filed at the…

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has declared that more challenges await the enemies of Rivers State. Speaking during a Thanksgiving ceremony held at Abalama in Asari-Toru Local Government Area, organized by Ijaw stakeholders under the aegis of New Associates Kalabari, Wike reflected on the current political crisis in the state and his role in it. The minister revealed that he had warned his successor, Governor Siminalayi…

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…