Politics

Udom Emmanuel, the former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, disclosed his primary regret during his tenure as the state’s governor. Speaking at a Special Thanksgiving/Welcome Service organized to honor him and his wife, Martha Emmanuel, Udom shared that his main regret was not having control over policies. Despite having a well-laid blueprint and achieving various […]

In a decisive move to address the prolonged political dispute in Ondo State, President Bola Tinubu has intervened, instructing that the existing leadership structure remains unchanged. During a weekend meeting, President Tinubu’s directive ensures that Governor Rotimi Akeredolu continues in his role, and Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa retains his office, despite previous opposition from Akeredolu’s

Tensions have surfaced regarding the succession of Festus Okoye as the National Commissioner from the South East zone at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). As Okoye’s five-year tenure concludes, reports suggest his interest in returning to INEC, sparking lobbying efforts. Influential groups are urging President Bola Tinubu to consider Okoye’s reappointment. However, opposition has

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has issued a stark warning, asserting that in four days, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, will face imprisonment for contempt of court. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, APGA’s National Chairman, Edozie Njoku, revealed that the court had already

Bayo Onanuga, a presidential aide, reveals that President Bola Tinubu was singled out by the opposition, including Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, during the 2023 presidential campaign due to his strong position as the favored candidate. Onanuga asserts that the opposition perceived Tinubu as the man to beat in the election, given that the All

Solomon Dalung, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Minister of Sport during President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure, criticizes the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Supreme Court’s impact on election processes in Nigeria. In a recent interview shared by Politics Nigeria, Dalung claims that the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment has

Former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili, has expressed strong reservations about the suitability of Godswill Akpabio for the position of Senate President in Nigeria, suggesting that the country’s democracy is on the brink of collapse. In a tweet on Wednesday, Ezekwesili pointedly criticized Akpabio, stating, “Our sharply declining Nigerian Democracy was apparently further assaulted by @Senator_Akpabio

The Office of the Lagos State Deputy Governor has refuted claims that it received N2 billion for the supply of fans, rechargeable lights, and fridges, asserting that it has only received N2 million. The denial comes in response to allegations made by the Action Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, Funso Doherty. Doherty had alleged that

In a recent development, the Federal Government is contemplating withholding the December salary of over 5,000 federal civil servants due to discrepancies in their dates of first appointment and dates of birth. The National President of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), Tommy Okon, made this announcement, highlighting ongoing efforts to resolve