Governor Chukwuma Soludo has emerged as the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) governorship candidate for the upcoming Anambra 2025 election, securing the party’s ticket unopposed. The APGA governorship primary was held on Saturday at Dr Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, under tight security and the supervision of INEC officials. Chief Uchenna Nwegbo, Chairman of the APGA…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Ayo Sotinrin as the new Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), effective immediately. The announcement was made through a statement released by presidential media aide, Bayo Onanuga, who described Sotinrin as a seasoned executive with a robust background in both the public and…
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has ordered the strategic deployment of security operatives across the state ahead of the crucial political party primaries set for Saturday, April 5, 2025. Speaking on Friday during a security strategy session, CP Orutugu highlighted the importance of professionalism and neutrality as political parties prepare…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has left Abuja for Dakar, Senegal, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the country’s 65th Independence Day celebrations. Significance of the Visit Senegal gained independence from French colonial rule on April 4, 1960. The event features national parades, cultural displays, and ceremonies showcasing the nation’s achievements. Shettima’s visit highlights the…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed claims by former Adamawa North Senator, Ishaku Elisha Abbo, that he influenced the removal of five senators from the 10th Senate. Abbo’s Allegations During an interview on Channels Television, Abbo accused Akpabio of running the Senate like a personal empire. He claimed the Senate President targeted lawmakers who opposed…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed the petition seeking to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. In a statement, INEC clarified that the petition failed to meet the constitutional requirements necessary for recalling a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Why INEC Rejected the Petition INEC’s Official Position According…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed viral reports claiming he collapsed at an event in Abuja. After inspecting key FCT projects, including the International Conference Centre (ICC), Wike described the rumors as false and politically motivated. Social media posts, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), alleged that the minister collapsed…
Abuja, April 3, 2025 – The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has upheld the victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the September 21, 2024, governorship election. The tribunal dismissed the petition filed by Asue Ighodalo and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), challenging the election results. Tribunal’s Ruling on…
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, has once again criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, arguing that the government has failed to fulfill its promises to Nigerians. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Obi assessed Tinubu’s two-year performance, stating that his government has not made a visible…
The Kogi State Government has officially petitioned security agencies, urging them to hold Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan responsible if any violence erupts in the state. In a strongly worded statement on Tuesday, Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, accused the suspended senator of deliberately violating the government’s ban on political gatherings, which was imposed by Governor Usman…
