Why the Former Kaduna Governor’s Exit Isn’t Shaking the Ruling Party The Kaduna State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has made it clear — they’re not losing sleep over the defection of former governor Nasir El-Rufai to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). El-Rufai’s departure from the APC, announced […]
In a stunning political twist, Dr. Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, the 2023 Lagos State gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has officially announced his departure from the party, taking thousands of his supporters along with him. The shocking announcement was made on Monday at Liberty Place […]
In a dramatic political shake-up, the Lagos State House of Assembly has undergone a major leadership restructuring, with Hon. Mojisola Meranda stepping down as Speaker after just 49 days in office. The unexpected resignations and reappointments signal a strategic realignment within the Assembly, driven by party loyalty and the need […]
Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has taken legal action against the Assembly and its new Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, contesting the legitimacy of his impeachment. Obasa, who was removed from office on January 13, 2025, while out of the country, has filed a suit before […]
The ongoing dispute between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from Kogi Central has sparked intense debate and concern. As tensions rise, one thing stands clear — the need to safeguard the integrity, sanctity, and public perception of the Nigerian Senate. The institution’s credibility must remain paramount, far […]
Ambassador Favour Obakoro, the suspended Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Morals and Diaspora, has firmly denied allegations circulating on social media that she exploited her office to defraud individuals in a visa procurement scheme. Obakoro, also known as Vida Modelo, labeled the accusations as baseless and unsubstantiated. […]
In a landmark decision, the Lagos State House of Assembly has impeached its long-serving speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, amid allegations of financial misconduct and statutory violations. The impeachment, supported by 90% of the assembly members, signals a significant shift in the legislative leadership of Nigeria’s commercial hub. Obasa, who had been […]
Simon Ekpa, a Biafra separatist leader, has been arrested in Finland on suspicion of terrorism-related activities. Ekpa, known for his advocacy of Biafran independence, is accused of inciting violence and terrorism in Nigeria’s southeastern region. Finnish authorities believe he used social media to coordinate and promote these activities. This is […]
In a powerful concession speech from Howard University, her alma mater, U.S. Vice President and recent Democratic candidate Kamala Harris addressed the nation with a message of unity, resilience, and adherence to democratic principles. Acknowledging the defeat, Harris vowed a peaceful transfer of power to President-elect Donald Trump, stressing the […]
Kemi Badenoch’s recent election as leader of the Conservative Party marks a watershed moment in British politics, symbolizing both a personal and historic victory. Known for her powerful maiden speech in 2017, Badenoch has never shied away from her unique position as a “first-generation immigrant.” Born Olukemi Olufunto Adegoke in […]
