In a major twist within the Labour Party (LP), Lamidi Apapa has declared himself the party’s acting leader following a recent Supreme Court judgment that removed Julius Abure from his position as National Chairman. The Supreme Court, in a ruling delivered by a five-member panel, overturned an earlier decision by the Court of Appeal in…
Eze Gabriel, a member of the Enugu State House of Assembly representing the Isi-Uzo constituency, has officially defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Eze, who was elected on the LP platform during the 2023 general elections, made the announcement during a plenary session on Tuesday, April 8. The Speaker…
Chief Omololu Olunloyo, former Governor of Oyo State, has passed away at the age of 89, just days shy of his 90th birthday. The respected elder statesman, renowned mathematician, engineer, and technocrat, died in the early hours of Sunday, April 6. His death was confirmed through a statement by Barrister Oladapo Ogunwusi, who expressed the…
The Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Tunde Oladunjoye, has passed away. Oladunjoye, a seasoned journalist and activist, died in the United Kingdom on Friday, April 4, following a brief illness. In a statement announcing his death, his family expressed their deep sorrow, saying: “It is with heavy hearts and…
Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, have arrested 28 suspects for allegedly kidnapping over 70 Ghanaian nationals in the state. The victims were lured to Oda Road, Akure South Local Government Area, with promises of securing travel opportunities to Australia. The syndicate was uncovered when one of the victims managed to…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central Senatorial District has announced that she will soon present evidence of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In an interview on Channels TV this evening, Senator Natasha stated, “At the right time and in the right space, I will present the evidence that I have.” She also expressed…
The Chairman of Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State, Amoka Monday, has imposed a curfew across the council area, citing security concerns following a ban on political rallies and unregulated public gatherings. In a statement he personally signed and released, the chairman stated that the curfew was necessary to maintain peace and order…
Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara has alleged that he was offered a N5 billion bribe to support the impeachment of his principal while serving as Majority Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Ehie made the revelation when he appeared as a guest on Channels…
Israel Afeare, popularly known as Israel DMW, has called on Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, to resign and hand over power to Asue Ighodalo, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last Edo governorship election. In a post on Instagram, Israel DMW claimed that the majority of Edo voters elected Ighodalo as…
Members of the House of Representatives are pushing to restore Nigeria’s parliamentary system of government. A bill to establish the Office of the Prime Minister as the head of government, alongside the Office of the President as the ceremonial head of state, has passed its second reading in the House. This bill is one…
