In a surprising revelation, former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has accused Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State of being at the center of the ongoing crisis within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).In a statement titled “PDP Crisis: My Position”, Wike disclosed that longstanding issues within the PDP stem largely from dishonesty and breach…
Comrade Edidem Monday Itoro, Special Assistant to the Akwa Ibom State Governor on Digital Youth Mobilization, has tendered his resignation following Governor Umo Eno’s reported decision to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).Sources revealed that Governor Eno made the announcement during a State Executive Council meeting held Thursday…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially distanced itself from any agreements allegedly made by former Rivers State governor and influential party figure, Nyesom Wike, stating that such arrangements were personal and not endorsed by the party.This clarification comes as internal tensions within the PDP escalate, threatening the unity and stability of Nigeria’s main opposition…
Former Nigerian Ambassador to the Philippines, Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Chief and a mass media doyen, Amb. Dr. Yemi Farounbi, OON, has raised critical questions about the state of governance and the quality of life in Nigeria since the end of military rule in 1999. In a thought-provoking piece, Dr. Farounbi reflected on nearly three…
Renowned Fuji music legend, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, made a high-profile visit to the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Ajibola Basiru, in Abuja on Thursday.The courtesy visit comes just before the APC National Summit, set to take place today at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential…
Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 elections, has disavowed reports that former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai is representing the party in ongoing opposition coalition talks.In a recent appearance on Channels TV, Adebayo clarified that El-Rufai does not have any mandate from the SDP leadership to engage in political…
Former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, has shed light on a critical moment in Nigeria’s political history, revealing how the late Chief Bola Ige confronted northern politicians over their stance against the regime of the late General Sani Abacha. Lamido, in his newly released autobiography “Being True To Myself”, unveiled on May 13, recounts a…
Billionaire investor and entrepreneur, Femi Otedola, has attributed his massive investment in First Bank to recent economic and financial reforms spearheaded by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso.Speaking at the 13th Annual General Meeting of FBN Holdings Plc, Otedola, now Chairman of First Holdco Plc, disclosed that his over N320 billion investment…
The 2027 presidential ambition of Oyo State Governor, Engr. Oluwaseyi Abiodun Makinde, is gaining momentum as campaign posters advocating his candidacy surfaced across major parts of Kano State on Thursday.The posters, prominently tagged “To Move Nigeria Forward 2027,” feature the image of Governor Makinde with the message: “His Excellency, Engr. Oluwaseyi Abiodun Makinde for President,…
The Federal Government has filed a criminal defamation suit against suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, with Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello among six key witnesses.Filed on May 16, 2025, at the FCT High Court (Suit No. CR/297/25), the case accuses Akpoti-Uduaghan—representing Kogi Central—of making defamatory statements during a live television appearance…
