Politics

The 26 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have withdrawn their impeachment notice against Governor Siminalayi Fubara.   This was contained in the notice of withdrawal read on the house floor on Wednesday. They said the decision was made out of respect for President Bola Tinubu who on …

The acting national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum has said that the party is ready to show the minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike that he is not above the party.    Responsing to questions during a news …

The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has revealed that the political career of the former Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike is coming to an end soon advising Governor Siminalayi Fubara not to fight the FCT minister because it would be a waste of time. In a statement …

Minister of Primary, Secondary and Technical Education (EPST) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Tony Mwaba Kazadi has reportedly impregnated his Deputy Minister, Aminata Namasia.   He allegedly confessed to an unethical romance with his subordinate but described the act and consequent pregnancy as “accidental.”   Local media reports …

The meeting between President-elect Bola Tinubu and Rabiu Kwankwaso, presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has continued to ruffle feathers, especially among leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the ancient city of Kano.   The meeting between President-elect Bola Tinubu and Rabiu Kwankwaso, presidential …

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has stated that he is facing targeted attacks from mischief-makers, both within his country and abroad. These individuals are impersonating him, replicating his voice, and making phone calls to discredit him and associate him with actions he has not …

Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila of the House of Representatives is facing allegations of fraudulent behavior, as members of the House accuse him of unfair distribution of a $15 million fund provided by the executive arm of the government. The lawmakers claim that Gbajabiamila made a secret deal with the executive to …

A Nigerian man has been elected the mayor of Colorado Springs, a municipality in Colorado in the United States, becoming the first black man to achieve the political feat.                   Yemi Mobolade, an independent candidate, defeated his challenger, Wayne Williams a Republican …

The apex gave the ruling this afternoon May 9, while delivering judgment in an appeal filed by the immediate past governor of the state, Adegboyega Oyetola of the APC challenging the ruling of the Appeal Court which upheld the election of Adeleke.   Delivering judgment, the five-member panel of the …

Opposition members-elect of the House of Representatives have setup a committee to screen and selected candidates to run for Speaker of the 10th Assembly. In a statement on Monday, the members-elect announced Rep. Nicholas Mutu as Chairman, and Rep. Victor Ogene as Secretary of the 11-man committee. The statement which …