Politics - Page 22

Nnamdi Kanu Gets Life Sentence in Abuja Federal High Court

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment. The presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho, handed down the sentence on counts one, four, five, and six, opting for life imprisonment

November 20, 2025

News Update·Headlines·News·Politics

Why Peter Obi Is running for president — Chimamanda Adichie

Renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has said that Peter Obi’s aspiration to become president is driven not by desperation or personal ambition, but by a sincere concern for Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Amazing Africans, Adichie noted that

by News Editor

August 5, 2025

News Update·Elections·Headlines·News·Politics

Rivers LG Polls: Wike Loyalists, APC Factions Produce Chairmanship Candidates Amid Controversy

Political parties in Rivers state have conducted their primaries across various centres in the state following the release of election guidelines by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). Candidates who emerged include members of both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and

by News Editor

August 4, 2025

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Dino Melaye Apologizes To Nigerians For Supporting APC

Former senator and 2023 Kogi State governorship candidate, Dino Melaye has publicly apologized for ever supporting the All Progressives Congress (APC), labelling his erstwhile support as political blindness that resulted in an error. Talking during a recent interview, Melaye did not mince

by News Editor

August 3, 2025

Headlines·News·News Update·Politics

Atiku’s Aide Clarifies Viral Video

The media adviser to a former Vice President and the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, has addressed a viral video of Atiku making the rounds on social media. In the video, the former vice

by News Editor

August 2, 2025

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Breaking: Dino Melaye Quits PDP, Slams Party’s ‘Lack of Potency’

A former lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the party’s inability to rescue Nigeria from what he described as “prevailing political cankerworms”. Melaye, a former senator for Kogi West, made this known on Thursday via

by News Editor

July 31, 2025

Politics·Headlines·News Update

Mass Suspension Rocks Ebonyi: AG, Commissioners, Perm Secs, Aides Out

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has suspended 81 government officials with immediate effect and without pay for one month. A statement obtained by our correspondent on Monday night noted that among those affected in the wave of suspension are the Attorney

by News Editor

July 29, 2025

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Fayose Endorses Tinubu, Ekiti Gov Oyebanji For Second Term

Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Monday announced his endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office. Fayose, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), also endorsed the Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, and his deputy for

by News Editor

July 28, 2025

Headlines·Economy·News Update·Politics

Tinubu A “Listening President,” Policies Boosting Private Sector – Dangote

The Founder of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has hailed President Bola Tinubu as a listening president whose policies are restoring investor confidence in Nigeria’s economy. Dangote made the remarks over the weekend during a visit by the Minister of Industry, Trade

by News Editor

July 28, 2025

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Shettima Represents Nigeria at 2nd UN Food Summit in Ethiopia

Vice President Kashim Shettima would attend the Second United Nations Food Systems Summit in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital. The summit would hold from July 27 to July 29, his spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, said on Sunday. Already, the vice president has departed

by News Editor

July 28, 2025

Politics

Ganduje Congratulates New APC Chair, Says Appointment Strategic

The immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has congratulated Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe on his emergence as the new National Chairman of the party. In a statement he signed, Dr. Ganduje described the emergence

by News Editor

July 25, 2025

Politics

Four PDP Senators Defect To APC As Senate Majority Grows To 72

The Senate on Wednesday formally received four lawmakers who have defected from the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), further strengthening the party’s hold on the upper chamber. The defectors include: Senator Ekong Samson (Akwa Ibom

by News Editor

July 24, 2025

News·Politics

Coalition Leaders Will Support Whoever Emerges As ADC Presidential Candidate — Amaechi

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that coalition leaders will throw their weight behind whoever emerges as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 general elections. On Wednesday, Amaechi, a two-term governor of Rivers State,

by News Editor

July 24, 2025

Politics

Wike’s Claim Absurd, I Didn’t Get ₦4bn Monthly From NDDC – Amaechi’s Wife

Judith Amaechi, the wife of former Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, has described as absurd and baseless the claim by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, that she got ₦4bn monthly from the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for

by News Editor

July 23, 2025

Politics·News

APC Set to Pick New Party Chairman to Succeed Ganduje.

A new National Chairman for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is expected to be appointed during its National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja on Thursday. In June, former Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, stepped down from his role as national

by News Room

July 23, 2025

Politics

Adeleke, Osun PDP Endorse Tinubu For Second Term

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state have declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Adeleke made this known on Tuesday through a statement shared via his official X handle, following a

by News Editor

July 22, 2025

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Politics - Page 22

Nnamdi Kanu Gets Life Sentence in Abuja Federal High Court

Why Peter Obi Is running for president — Chimamanda Adichie

Rivers LG Polls: Wike Loyalists, APC Factions Produce Chairmanship Candidates Amid Controversy

Dino Melaye Apologizes To Nigerians For Supporting APC

Atiku’s Aide Clarifies Viral Video

Breaking: Dino Melaye Quits PDP, Slams Party’s ‘Lack of Potency’

Mass Suspension Rocks Ebonyi: AG, Commissioners, Perm Secs, Aides Out

Fayose Endorses Tinubu, Ekiti Gov Oyebanji For Second Term

Tinubu A “Listening President,” Policies Boosting Private Sector – Dangote

Shettima Represents Nigeria at 2nd UN Food Summit in Ethiopia

Ganduje Congratulates New APC Chair, Says Appointment Strategic

Four PDP Senators Defect To APC As Senate Majority Grows To 72

Coalition Leaders Will Support Whoever Emerges As ADC Presidential Candidate — Amaechi

Wike’s Claim Absurd, I Didn’t Get ₦4bn Monthly From NDDC – Amaechi’s Wife

APC Set to Pick New Party Chairman to Succeed Ganduje.

Adeleke, Osun PDP Endorse Tinubu For Second Term

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