•It is well-documented that the Islamic Movement of Nigeria is backed by the Iranian regime •They attack Europe, others, sponsor Hamas, Hezbollah, other terror groups •It’s mere propaganda, Iran fires back By Omeiza Ajayi The diplomatic corridors of Abuja have become the latest battleground in the escalating global conflict between Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran. In an interview on Arise TV monitored in Abuja, the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael…
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Former Governor of Bayelsa State and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), a newly registered political party. Dickson announced his decision on Thursday while addressing journalists, supporters, political associates and stakeholders at his Abuja residence, saying the move followed months…
Former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), completing his registration at Ward 8 in Ubima, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, on Friday morning. The registration followed the destruction of the ADC’s office in the community set ablaze by unknown persons in the early hours of the…
By Rotimi Ojomoyela, Ado—Ekiti The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Ekiti State, has announced plans to display the Preliminary Register of Voters for the State for public scrutiny. This was contained in a statement signed and made available to journalists by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr Bunmi Omoseyindemi. According to him, the display exercise will take place from…
By Bashir Bello, KANO The Kano State House of Assembly has begun impeachment proceedings against the Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo. The Majority Leader, Lawan Husseini Dala, who read out the notice during Thursday’s plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Rt Hon Jibrin Falgore, said 38 members have signed the proceedings. Dala said the move…
By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar The Cross River State House of Assembly has indefinitely suspended Hon. Dickson Ovat Agbor, the representative of Obubra I State Constituency, following allegations of violent conduct considered unbecoming of a legislator. The suspension was announced during plenary after a motion moved by Rt. Hon. Davies Etta and seconded by Rt. Hon. Francis Bassey Asuquo. In…
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Thursday accused President Bola Tinubu of putting his 2027 re-election ahead of governance, alleging widespread budget failures, policy reversals, and worsening insecurity under his administration. The opposition party said the federal government is currently running three national budgets at the same time while struggling to implement them, describing…
–Conduct credible polls to restore trust, parties, others tell INEC By Henry Umoru, Omeiza Ajayi & John Alechenu ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, yesterday, lamented that recurring leadership tussles and protracted intra-party disputes are diverting its attention from core election planning and contributing to voter apathy ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash…
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is unsettled by the growing strength of the opposition across the country. Momodu made the claim on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily. According to him, recent political developments show that the opposition is gaining ground and putting…
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Former Kaduna State governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has explained why he refused to answer investigators’ questions, saying his decision to remain silent was deliberate and based on his belief that the probe by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission is politically motivated. In written responses to ICPC agents, the former governor presented his silence as…
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