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*Says “Governors Can’t Capture the South East” Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has said that the ongoing …
So there we were, quietly sipping our garri and groundnuts, when suddenly a governor just “walked over” from PDP to APC. Another senator, many (dis)honourables and party faithfuls followed suit. The ruling party now resembles a magnet — one that silently attracts and yanks opportunists, defectors, turncoats, and political chameleons right into its fold. Welcome … Continue reading “Biodun Aiyegbusi’s Between the “Ashewos and the Run-Girls: Nigeria’s Political Soap Opera . 2”
John Bolton, Donald Trump’s former national security advisor, was indicted on Thursday, the third foe of the US president to be hit with criminal charges in recent weeks. The 76-year-old veteran diplomat was charged by a federal grand jury in Maryland with 18 counts of transmitting and retaining classified information. Asked for his reaction … Continue reading “Former Trump Adviser John Bolton Indicted For Mishandling Classified Info”
The Nigerian Navy has intercepted a fibre boat carrying about 4,000 litres of suspected Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in Lagos waters. The operation was carried out by personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft in the early hours of Saturday, October 11, 2025, near Commodore Pool within the Atlas Cove area. During a … Continue reading “Navy Seizes Boat Carrying 4,000 Litres of Suspected Diesel In Lagos”
The Progressive Governors Forum is currently holding a closed-door meeting at the Council Chamber of the Kebbi State Government House in Birnin Kebbi. The meeting of the Forum, comprising governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was chaired by Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma. Top on the agenda are critical … Continue reading “PHOTOS: APC Governors Hold Closed-Door Meeting In Kebbi”
The Nigerian military has confirmed the arrest of a wanted commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), identified as ‘Gentle,’ along with eight of his accomplices in Imo and Ebonyi states. Confirming the arrest at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Magnus Kangye, said … Continue reading “Military Arrests Wanted IPOB Commander, Eight Others”
Five policemen have been killed and one declared missing after armed bandits ambushed a police patrol team on Thursday in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. A resident of Tsafe, who spoke to Channels Television on condition of anonymity for security reasons, said the police team was carrying out its daily patrol when … Continue reading “Five Policemen Killed In Zamfara Bandit Ambush, Gov Lawal Mourns”
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has asked the Federal Government to withdraw and review the list of those granted pardon by President Bola Tinubu. In a press release made available to journalists on Thursday evening, the senior lawyer said this should be done in the interest of justice and national morality. While not … Continue reading “Falana Asks FG To Withdraw And Review Presidential Pardon List”
The Executive Director of YIAGA Africa, Samson Itodo, has said that the forthcoming Anambra Governorship Election will be the first major test for the newly confirmed Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Joash Amupitan. Itodo, in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, said that despite Professor Amupitan’s credentials and experience reflecting … Continue reading “Anambra Election Will Be Amupitan’s First Major Test — Itodo”
A former member of the House of Representatives and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, Israel Sunny-Goli, has expressed optimism that Governor Douye Diri will soon join the ruling party. Governor Diri announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday, fueling speculation about his next political move. … Continue reading “Why We’re Praying For Governor Diri To Join Our Party – Bayelsa APC Chieftain”