An influential Islamic group has issued a strong warning against any attempts to extend the tenure of the current Inspector General of Police (IG), Olukayode Egbetokun. The group, which represents a significant portion of the Nigerian population, has expressed concerns that such an extension could undermine the integrity of the police force and disrupt efforts … Read more
The ongoing crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened on Wednesday as two prominent party members, Samuel Anyanwu and Sunday Ude-Okoye, clashed over the contentious position of National Secretary. The dispute unfolded during the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja, further intensifying the party’s internal strife. Ude-Okoye, … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently held high-level meetings with key political figures in Rivers State, including Governor Nyesom Wike, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and prominent Ogoni leaders, in a bid to address both the ongoing Niger Delta cleanup and the escalating political tensions in the region. The talks, which took place in Abuja, are seen as … Read more
In a rare public encounter, former U.S. President Donald Trump and his ex-Vice President, Mike Pence, shook hands on Thursday at the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter in Washington. The gesture marked the first public interaction between the two since leaving office in 2021. Their relationship has been fraught with tension, particularly during the … Read more
Political tension is rising in Osun State as the 2026 governorship election draws near. Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) are already clashing. Supporters of Adeleke are rallying behind him for a second term. They argue that his accomplishments warrant re-election. But the APC dismisses … Read more
Human rights activist Deji Adeyanju has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for failing to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), despite calls for his release. Adeyanju, known for his outspoken views on political matters, expressed disappointment that the administration had not acted on the issue, which has been a … Read more
The Edo State PDP has accused Governor Monday Okpebholo of abducting councillors to enforce the suspension of local government chairmen. PDP Chairman, Anthony Aziegbemi, alleged that five councillors from Orhionmwon and Akoko-Edo were taken by individuals linked to the state government. He claimed the councillors were targeted for refusing to sign impeachment notices against their … Read more
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State, Mr. Sunday Ikechukwu Damian, has sounded the alarm over alleged moves by Hon. Anayo Onwuegbu, a House of Representatives member for Awgu/Oji-River/Aninri Federal Constituency, to remove elected ward executives in the area. In a statement issued on Thursday, … Read more
Suspected political thugs stormed the Oredo Local Government Area secretariat in Edo State on Monday, preventing Chairman Tom Obaseki from accessing his office. Armed with weapons and chanting war songs, the hoodlums occupied strategic positions at the secretariat, forcing the council boss to retreat. Obaseki, who spoke to journalists outside the council premises, expressed concern … Read more