ABUJA, Nigeria – Suspended Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has launched a blistering attack on Senate President Godswill Akpabio, labeling him “the worst ever in the history of Nigeria’s Senate.” She made the remarks on Tuesday while addressing journalists outside the National Assembly complex after security prevented her from entering to resume the plenary…
Former Adamawa governorship candidate Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed Binani has formally left the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), signaling a major political shift ahead of the 2027 general elections. Lead Story Senator Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed Binani, the former APC candidate in the 2023 Adamawa gubernatorial race, has officially defected…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that the history of the Yoruba race would have been incomplete had he failed in the 2023 presidential election. Tinubu made the remarks on Sunday during the 8th day of Fidau prayers for the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, who passed away on July 13, 2025,…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Sunday, welcomed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the state ahead of the eighth-day Fidau prayer for the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona Ogbagba II. Tinubu, accompanied by First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, arrived at the Gateway International Airport, Iperu, where he was received by a delegation…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona Ogbagba II, describing him as “more than a royal father, but a confidante, a guide, and a voice of truth.” In a heartfelt tribute posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, Tinubu…
Abuja, Nigeria — July 17, 2025 Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has reportedly married a fourth wife, identified as Hiqma, during a private ceremony held in Abuja last Saturday. The event, attended by close family members and a few allies, sparked widespread reactions on social media after Hafiza Bello, the former governor’s third…
Abuja, Nigeria — July 17, 2025 Veteran journalist and Ovation Magazine publisher, Dele Momodu, has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the party’s alleged takeover by “anti-democratic forces.” Momodu confirmed the move in a resignation letter dated July 17, 2025, addressed to the PDP Ward 4 Chairman in Ihievbe, Owan East…
Abuja, Nigeria — July 17, 2025 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says five additional political associations have submitted requests for party registration, bringing the total number of applications to 134. The update was announced Thursday by National Commissioner & Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, following a Commission meeting in Abuja. Anambra…
Abuja, Nigeria — July 17, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday presided over a special Federal Executive Council (FEC) session held in honour of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on July 13, 2025, at the age of 82. The expanded FEC meeting, which commenced at 5:27 p.m. inside the Council Chamber,…
The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) on Wednesday officially presented Certificates of Return to the newly elected Chairmen, Vice-Chairmen, and Councillors who emerged victorious in the recently concluded 2025 Local Government and Local Council Development Area (LG/LCDA) elections. The event, held at LASIEC headquarters in Sabo, Yaba, marked the official confirmation of the mandate…
