Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has firmly rejected reports alleging that his administration is negotiating with the bandits terrorizing parts of the state. He made this declaration while inaugurating 100 additional members of the Community Watch Corps (C-Watch) in Katsina on Wednesday. Governor Radda stated that while his government is “always welcome[s] peace,” […]
The acting National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, has called upon all accredited individuals and media houses covering the upcoming Anambra State Governorship Election to execute their duties with the “utmost professionalism and sense of responsibility.” Speaking at the third quarterly consultative meeting with media executives in Abuja […]
Two members of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Musa Gude (representing Uke/Karshi) and Onarigu Kana (representing Udege/Loko), have officially defected from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made by the Speaker of the House, Danladi Jatau, during the House proceedings on a Monday in […]
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has been seen at the 1-54 London Art Fair, despite reports of him being unwell. A short video shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday showed the ailing Minister in the company of two other people at the O’DA Art Gallery booth. […]
Senator Seriake Dickson, the former Governor of Bayelsa State, has openly condemned the recent defection of his successor, Governor Douye Diri, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking to journalists in the Senate on Tuesday, Dickson described the move as “sad” and “ridiculous,” firmly declaring his unwavering loyalty […]
The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has formally instituted a defamation lawsuit against political activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju. Obi filed the case at an Anambra State High Court in Onitsha, accusing Adeyanju of repeatedly publishing false, scandalous, reckless, and malicious statements against him across his social media platforms. The lawsuit […]
The Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed the arrest of two dismissed officers, Barry Donald and Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, who were reportedly using the agency’s name to perpetrate fraudulent acts. In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, the DSS said the individuals had earlier been dismissed from service […]
Former Senator representing Bayelsa East, Ben Murray-Bruce, has officially announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released on Wednesday, Murray-Bruce said his decision was driven by his belief in President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, which he described as bold, visionary, and result-oriented. “I have […]
The Federal Government has entered into a landmark agreement with global off-grid solar leader, Sun King, to advance local solar manufacturing, expand renewable energy access, and save Nigeria an estimated $150 million in solar imports within the next five years. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) during the […]
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), marking a major political shake-up in the state. The governor announced his resignation on Wednesday during a meeting at the Executive Council Chamber of the Government House in Yenagoa. While he did not reveal his next political destination, sources close to […]
