Wike: Fubara Won’t Get Second Term in Rivers
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ruled out any possibility of reconciliation with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, accusing him of lacking the capacity to provide effective leadership. Wike said any governor who is unable to maintain a functional relationship with local government chairmen, members of the State House of Assembly, […]
Why I Resigned as Finance Minister — Kemi Adeosun Gives Detailed Account
Former Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, has given her most extensive account yet of the circumstances surrounding her resignation from President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet in September 2018, insisting that the decision was driven by principle rather than guilt. Adeosun said she stepped down to protect the integrity of the Office of the Minister of Finance and to allow […]
Orji Kalu Vows to Deliver Abia to APC in 2027 Elections
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has declared his resolve to ensure that the All Progressives Congress (APC) takes control of Abia State in the 2027 general elections. Kalu made the declaration at Ekoli in Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State during his annual New Year visit to the Chairman of the APC in Ebonyi, Chief Stanley Okoro-Emegha. The […]
Peter Obi to FG: Taxing the Poor Cannot Deliver Prosperity
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has warned the Federal Government that prosperity cannot be achieved by taxing the poor. In a statement posted on X on Friday, Obi said sustainable economic and social development can only be realised when governments build national consensus anchored on honesty and transparency. […]
INEC Denies Releasing Timetable for 2027 General Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports claiming it has released a timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general election, describing the information as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Friday, INEC said no timetable has been approved or circulated for the 2027 polls, urging Nigerians and the media […]
Trump and Iran Exchange Threats as Protests Spread and Tensions Escalate
President Donald Trump and a senior Iranian security official exchanged sharp warnings Friday as expanding economic protests swept parts of Iran, further escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June. Trump, posting on his Truth Social platform, warned Iran against the violent suppression of demonstrators, saying the United […]
Deadly New Year’s Day Fire Kills Dozens at Swiss Alpine Resort Bar
Around 40 people were killed and at least 115 others injured early on New Year’s Day when a devastating fire tore through a popular bar in the Alpine resort town of Crans-Montana, Swiss authorities said. The blaze broke out at about 1:30 a.m. local time at the Le Constellation, according to police in the Canton […]
Mamdani Turns to Transit on Day Two in Office After Signing Sweeping Housing Orders
Friday marked Zohran Mamdani’s second full day as New York City’s mayor, and he is already moving to advance the priorities that defined his campaign. After focusing on housing policy on Thursday, Mamdani turned his attention to transportation on Friday, with an announcement expected later in the day at Grand Army Plaza. The mayor began […]
Wike to Bala Mohammed: Stop Shifting Blame
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has strongly rejected allegations by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed that he is behind the political challenges facing the state, describing the claims as baseless and diversionary. Governor Mohammed had alleged on Thursday that Wike was plotting against him, claiming the former Rivers State governor once vowed to […]
Utomi Sets Red Line: No VP Ticket for Obi in 2027
Political economist Prof. Pat Utomi has declared that he would immediately withdraw his support for Peter Obi if the former Anambra State governor accepts a vice-presidential slot in the 2027 general election. Utomi made the statement on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, insisting that Obi will contest the presidency in 2027 following his formal defection from the […]
