A stunning revelation has rocked the political landscape of Rivers State, as former Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, has come forward with allegations that suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara orchestrated the 2023 bombing of the state House of Assembly complex. According to Nwaeke, Fubara ordered the bombing to prevent his impeachment by lawmakers loyal to
The nation came together to pay its last respects to Dr. Doyin Okupe, a former spokesperson to ex-Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, as he was laid to rest in his hometown of Iperu-Remo, Ogun State ¹. Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, led the tributes, describing Okupe as a courageous and determined individual who faced
DEFENCE DIPLOMACY: Bilateral Agreement Sets New Partnership MilestoneIn a significant diplomatic stride, Nigeria and Germany have solidified their commitment to regional security through a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in the nation’s capital, Abuja, marking a pivotal moment in bilateral defence collaboration.Key DevelopmentsStrategic Partnership UnveiledThe ceremonial signing, which took place on Friday, March 28,
A Crucial Conversation at the Crossroads of Regional DiplomacyIn a pivotal meeting that could reshape West African geopolitics, Ghanaian President John Mahama briefed Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the intricate diplomatic efforts to maintain dialogue with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), signaling a nuanced approach to a complex regional challenge.The Diplomatic TightropeMahama’s Mediation
Explosive Allegations Spark Intense Political StandoffBayelsa State Governor Senator Douye Diri has unleashed a dramatic warning about potential political instability, casting a spotlight on the volatile undercurrents of Nigerian state-level politics. In a move that has sent shockwaves through the region, Diri has raised serious concerns about a planned political gathering allegedly connected to Federal
Disgruntled supporters of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State took to the streets on Wednesday, protesting the alleged insufficient Ramadan palliatives distributed to party members. The protesters, who set fire to PDP billboards, posters, and relief materials, accused the local government chairman of withholding palliatives meant for party loyalists. According to eyewitnesses, the
As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu celebrates his 73rd birthday on March 30, 2024, he will mark the occasion with a special prayer session at the National Mosque in Abuja. The event coincides with the holy month of Ramadan, and the President will join other Muslim faithful in seeking divine guidance and blessings for Nigeria. According
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the nomination of four key figures to the Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), strengthening the board’s leadership and ensuring continuity in its regulatory role within Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. A statement issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on
With political realignments intensifying ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed receiving 91 applications for the registration of new political parties. The development has sparked mixed reactions across Nigeria’s political landscape, with opposition parties debating the implications of the influx of new party applications. While the Peoples Democratic
A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Clara Nnabuife, has officially defected from the Young Progressives Party (YPP) to the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Nnabuife, who represents the Orumba North/Orumba South Federal Constituency of Anambra State, attributed her defection to a lack of inclusion in YPP’s political activities. She expressed her desire to
