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How Tinubu Outmaneuvered Buhari to Secure APC Presidential Ticket and Win in 2023

December 31, 2024 by Ferdinand Miracle

In a revealing interview, former presidential Special Adviser on Political Matters, Babafemi Ojudu, exposed how President Bola Tinubu outsmarted his predecessor, ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, in the lead-up to the 2023 presidential election. Ojudu shared his insights during a conversation on Edmund Obilo’s podcast, State Affairs, shedding light on the strategic moves that helped Tinubu secure … Read more

Soludo Accuses Opposition Politicians of Exaggerating Insecurity in Anambra

December 30, 2024 by Ferdinand Miracle

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has accused opposition politicians of exacerbating the state’s security issues for political gain. According to a statement by his spokesperson, Christian Aburime, the governor argued that while security concerns are valid, some politicians are using the situation to discredit his administration, creating unnecessary panic. Soludo emphasized that security is a … Read more

APC Group in Osun Warns Against Candidate Imposition, Calls for Transparent Selection Process Ahead of 2026 Election

December 30, 2024 by Ferdinand Miracle

The Osun Progressives Independent Forum (OPIF), a prominent faction within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has raised alarm over the potential imposition of a governorship candidate for the 2026 election. The group warns that any attempt to bypass due process in candidate selection could repeat the challenges the party faced in the … Read more

APC Suspends Ward 6 Chairman Philip Ojo Over Alleged Misconduct in Etsako East

December 30, 2024 by Ferdinand Miracle

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State has officially suspended its Ward 6 Chairman, Philip Ojo, following allegations of gross misconduct. The decision was announced by the executive members of Ward 6, led by Vice Chairman Peter Abekhe, who revealed that Ojo had failed to respond to official … Read more

I Brought You Back to Life Politically, Wike Blasts Odili Amidst Tensions Over Rivers Politics

December 30, 2024 by Ferdinand Miracle

The political tension in Rivers State reached new heights as the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, publicly blasted former governor Dr. Peter Odili, accusing him of being politically “dead” until Wike revived his career. Wike’s sharp words came in response to remarks made by Odili during a Christmas ballad in honor of … Read more

Akpabio Reveals Why He Defected to APC, Vows to Secure South-South States in 2027 Elections

December 30, 2024 by Ferdinand Miracle

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has opened up about his decision to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), revealing that his ultimate goal is to ensure the ruling party claims all the states in the South-South region ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking during a visit from Governor Monday … Read more

Afe Babalola, Olanipekun, and 23 Others Receive N1.1bn Professional Fees from FG

December 28, 2024 by Joshua Ezim

The Nigerian Federal Government has spent over N1.1 billion on legal fees in the past three years. This includes payments to prominent lawyers such as Chief Afe Babalola, SAN, Wole Olanipekun, SAN, and 23 other law firms. The figures were revealed through an analysis of government spending data by GovSpend, a civic tech platform. These … Read more

Fayemi Endorses Oyebanji for Second Term, Calls on Aspiring Candidates to Step Forward for 2026 Ekiti Gubernatorial Election

December 27, 2024 by Ferdinand Miracle

In a highly anticipated statement that has sent ripples through Ekiti State’s political circles, former Governor Kayode Fayemi has officially declared his support for the re-election of Governor Biodun Oyebanji in the upcoming 2026 gubernatorial race. After months of speculation and silence, Fayemi, speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) end-of-year gathering at his Isan … Read more

Egor Council Chairman, Eghe Ogbemudia, Impeached Over Allegations of Financial Mismanagement and Misconduct

December 27, 2024 by Ferdinand Miracle

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In a stunning move, the legislative arm of Egor Local Government Area in Edo State has impeached Eghe Ogbemudia, the council chairman, along with her vice chairman, Frank Osawe. This dramatic shift comes after accusations of gross misconduct, financial misappropriation, abuse of office, and other alleged wrongdoings. The resolution to remove Ogbemudia and Osawe follows … Read more

Okupe Explains Why Atiku Can’t Be President in 2027, Advocates for Southern Presidency

December 26, 2024 by Ferdinand Miracle

Dr. Doyin Okupe, former Director-General of the Peter Obi Presidential Campaign Organisation, has shared his views on the 2027 presidential race, asserting that the South should produce the next president of Nigeria, not the North. In a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Okupe explained that while Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential … Read more