El-Rufai Dumps APC, Joins SDP
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai has formerly resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and joined the Social Democratic Party, SDP. “Today, the 10th of March 2025, I have submitted a letter resigning my membership of the APC to my ward in Kaduna, effective immediately. “Subsequent to
Doyin Okupe Is Dead
Former presidential aide, Dr. Doyin Okupe is reportedly dead. The prominent Nigerian politician passed away at the age of 72. It was gathered that Dr. Okupe died on Friday morning after battling a protracted illness suspected to be cancer. Okupe was in 2022 appointed as the Director-General of the Labour
Senate Suspends Senator Natasha Over Sexual Harassment Allegation Without Pay
The Nigerian Senate on Thursday suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months over an allegation of sexual harassment against the Senate President, Godswill Obot Akpabio. The suspension followed a report by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, submitted to the Committee of the Whole,
BREAKING: Court Stops Nigerian Senate From Probing Natasha
An Abuja Federal High Court has issued an interim order stopping the Senate Ethics Committee from proceeding with its planned investigation of the actions of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, effectively pausing the committee’s deliberations. The court presided by Justice Obiora Egwuatu gave the order on Tuesday following an ex parte application
Telecom, Electricity, Multichoice Tariff Hike: Nigerians Knock NLC
As Nigerians continue to grapple with several policies considered to be unfavourable, the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has come under scrutiny. NLC which was hitherto known for its formidable force, holding the government and private sector accountable, recently lost its influence due to a series of ’empty’ threats that have
Nigerian Troops Capture Kachallah Hassan, The Notorious Bandit Leader
The Nigerian troops have captured Kachallah Hassan Nabamamu, a notorious bandit kingpin responsible for terrorizing communities in Mada, Tsafe, and other parts of Zamfara State. Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert focused on the Lake Chad region, disclosed this on Friday in a post on his X handle. Makama stated that
Lagos Assembly Crisis: Why We Withdrew Meranda’s Security Details – Police
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly Mojisola Meranda has had her security details retored to her. Meranda’s security details were withdrawn on Thursday morning, leading to heightened tension in the Lagos Assembly speakership tussle. But during a briefing hours after the move, the Lagos State Commissioner of
Group Challenges Wike To Woo Tinubu To Join PDP
A group, PDP Frontiers for Change and Progress has urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike to woo President Bola Tinubu to join the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, saying it would prove the Minister’s loyalty to the umbrella party. The group said this in Umuahia on
DSTV, Gotv Hike Subscription Tariff For Nigerians
Nigeria’s pay television, Multichoice, has announced a plan to increase subscription prices for DStv and GOtv packages effective from March 1, 2025. Multichoice disclosed this in a statement to its customers on Monday. The hike represents at least 21 percent. The statement titled “Price adjustments for DStv and GOtv packages”
El-Rufai – I’ll Never Go To PDP
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has addressed speculation about his potential presidential ambition. El-Rufai stated that although he is qualified to run for the presidency, he has never discussed such plans with anyone. He made this remark on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Monday evening while commenting on his
