A Bayelsa State High Court sitting in Yenagoa has issued an order temporarily halting a planned pro-Nyesom Wike rally, which was set to take place in the state capital on April 12, 2025. The decision was made by Justice I.A. Uzakah, who granted a motion ex-parte in Suit No. BYHC/YHC/CV/133/2025, filed by the state’s Attorney
The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has strongly refuted claims by Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, that it plans to collapse its structures in support of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the upcoming November 8 governorship election. In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Egbeola Martins, the YPP described Soludo’s assertion
South Korea’s Constitutional Court has ruled unanimously to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, following his controversial martial law declaration, which sparked widespread political unrest. The court’s decision comes after Yoon’s attempt in December 2023 to undermine civilian governance, which saw armed troops deployed to parliament to prevent lawmakers from opposing his decree. Yoon,
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has vehemently denied accusations of owing a businesswoman, Tracynither Ohiri, a sum of N200 million for promotional materials supplied during his 2014 gubernatorial campaign. Speaking to journalists on Thursday during a site tour of the Independence Bridge in Lagos, Umahi refuted the allegations, labelling them as baseless. Umahi questioned
President Bola Tinubu has lauded the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for its proactive step in organizing the Niger Delta Sports Festival, emphasizing its potential to foster peace and enhance youth development in the region. Represented by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, at the opening ceremony in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State,
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima have come under intense scrutiny from opposition parties over what they describe as wasteful and insensitive foreign trips amidst Nigeria’s economic challenges. Critics argue that the frequent travels by the nation’s top leaders reflect misplaced priorities and a lack of commitment to addressing pressing domestic issues.
In a significant development for local governance in Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has formally sworn in Mr. Ladi Oluwaloni as the new chairman of Ayobo-Ipaja Local Council Development Area (LCDA. The installation ceremony, which took place on Thursday at the State Government House, follows the unfortunate passing of the previous chairperson, Ms. Bolatito Shobowale,
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially rejected the recall petition against embattled Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.In an official statement released on Thursday, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, declared that the petition failed to meet constitutional requirements after thorough verification of signatures and thumbprints.According
In a bold move to tackle persistent security challenges, the Katsina State Government has approved a comprehensive surveillance project that will see CCTV cameras installed across all 34 local government areas and 361 political wards throughout the state. This significant development was announced by Robo Tambaya, Chairman of Danja Local Government Area and leader of
Chief Tony Okocha, the Rivers State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has declared that recent explosive allegations from the former Head of Service have confirmed the party’s longstanding position regarding political turmoil in the oil-rich state. In a statement released Wednesday in Abuja, Okocha pointed to revelations made by George Nwaeke, the former
