Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas plans to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress next month. He already joined the party at the ward level. As a result, party leaders view him as a full member. Original Plans Change Officials first set the defection for November 19. However a kidnapping crisis…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it will begin legal steps to recover mandates from Rivers lawmakers involved in a fresh PDP defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was issued on Saturday in Abuja. National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, called the latest switch a “re-defection.” He accused the lawmakers of acting on…
The US–Nigeria security partnership progressed on Sunday as National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu hosted a United States Congressional delegation in Abuja. Additionally, the visit forms part of ongoing cooperation aimed at strengthening defense and intelligence support. Ribadu explained that the meeting followed earlier engagements in Washington, DC, where shared security concerns were discussed. Consequently,…
Benin Coup: Tinubu Praises Nigerian Military Intervention President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the Nigerian Armed Forces for swiftly stopping the Benin coup attempt and restoring constitutional order early Sunday. The intervention, according to the presidency, demonstrated Nigeria’s commitment to defending democracy in West Africa. How the Benin Coup Attempt Began The crisis began after…
Northern Elites Must Act Now on Insecurity — Hashim Presidential aspirant Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has declared that Northern elites must act now on insecurity, insisting that leaders in the region cannot ignore the growing violence and kidnappings any longer. Hashim made the call in a statement on Sunday while expressing strong support for the appointment of…
APC governors rally round the recent changes made to the security system of Nigeria by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, reiterating that protection of the lives and properties of the citizens remains one of the major responsibilities of the government. This backing shows their trust in the president’s plans. The governors gathered under the Progressive Governors…
The Nigerian Army has suspended retirements for several categories of officers after President Bola Tinubu declared a nationwide security emergency. The suspension follows a wave of mass abductions across the country in November, where more than 600 people were kidnapped in multiple attacks. Some of the most severe incidents include the abduction of over 300…
The contest for the Awujale of Ijebuland has intensified. Renowned ophthalmic surgeon and community leader Otunba Adekunle Hassan has formally declared his bid for the throne. He made the announcement before the Jadiara branch of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House at the historic Igboburo compound in Ijebu Ode. The Awujale seat became vacant after the passing…
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara says Tinubu intervention ended the Rivers crisis and restored stability to his administration. He revealed that the political tension felt like a “six-month suspension of democracy” in Rivers State. Fubara spoke on Saturday at the 37th and 38th convocation of Rivers State University in Port Harcourt. ‘We Are Back to…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment. She claimed he made inappropriate advances toward her. First she raised the issue in the Senate. Then the Ethics and Privileges Committee declined to hear her complaint. However Akpabio strongly denied these claims. The Defamation Lawsuit Akpabio filed a N200 billion defamation suit against…
