The Department of State Services (DSS) has clarified that its operatives were invited by the Lagos State House of Assembly to provide security, refuting claims that they forcefully invaded the premises. According to the DSS, the request for security was made in a letter dated February 14, 2025, signed by the Acting Clerk of the … Read more
Peter Obi remains the Labour Party’s candidate for the 2027 presidential election, reaffirming his role as the opposition’s primary challenger to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This announcement underscores the party’s commitment to reclaiming political ground and intensifying its challenge against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The Labour Party’s National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, … Read more
Lawmakers from Zamfara State, who were recently suspended, have filed a petition with the National Assembly, requesting that their suspension be reviewed. They argue that the suspension was politically motivated and violated their rights as elected representatives. The petition claims that due process was not followed in the suspension process and that it undermines the … Read more
The Joint Action on Democracy (JAD) has raised a serious alarm, accusing prominent Nigerian politicians, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, of actions that undermine the country’s democratic governance. In a statement issued by its President, Ambassador Moses Oriri, on Wednesday, the group emphasized the importance of holding … Read more
In an unprecedented move that has drawn global attention, former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued approximately 1,500 pardons and commuted the sentences of 14 individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol. The sweeping pardons, described by Trump as fulfilling a central campaign promise, have sparked intense debates across … Read more
Seoul, South Korea – South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has firmly denied allegations that he ordered the arrest of opposition lawmakers amid a highly contentious impeachment trial, further escalating tensions in the nation’s political landscape. The impeachment proceedings, which have gripped the country’s government and divided public opinion, have led to fierce debates and accusations … Read more
The US Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025, in honour of the late Jimmy Carter, former US President. The announcement was made on Wednesday evening by the US Mission to Nigeria through a statement on its X account. The temporary closure is to pay tribute … Read more
The alleged threat against Peter Obi by Felix Morka, spokesperson for the APC, has sparked strong reactions. Obi raised concerns about threats to his life after criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s government. In his New Year message, he criticized the administration for corruption, mismanagement, poverty, and rising debt. Morka dismissed Obi’s criticism as “ridiculous” and said … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) support group in the Northwest has condemned the alleged attempted assassination of Senator Lawal Adamu Usman (Mr LA), representing Kaduna Central. The group described the incident as an attack on democracy. PDP spokesperson Engr. Sanusi Sarki called the act a “political permutation taken too far” and urged security agencies, especially … Read more
Former Kano State Governor and political stalwart, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has voiced strong opposition to what he describes as undue interference by self-proclaimed Northern leaders in the selection of presidential candidates. Kwankwaso accused a select group of individuals, under the guise of representing the Northern region, of imposing candidates on the populace. He argued … Read more