The Tony Okocha-led faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to either resign or face impeachment by the State House of Assembly. Okocha issued the ultimatum during a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Monday, accusing the governor of mismanaging the state and leading it into crisis. “Resign or Face Impeachment” – Okocha The APC factional leader declared that Fubara has only two options—resignation or impeachment—alleging that the governor has committed multiple infractions that amount to impeachable offenses. Okocha also claimed that the Supreme Court’s verdict suggested that Rivers State currently…
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Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has formally resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP). In a statement on Sunday, March 10, 2025, El-Rufai announced his resignation from the APC in a letter submitted to his ward in Kaduna, effective immediately. “Subsequent to this, I had concluded consultations with my mentors, colleagues, and loyalists about the future and have decided to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP) as the platform for our future political engagements and activities,” he stated. Criticism of APC Leadership El-Rufai cited the APC’s leadership and internal challenges…
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have dealt a major blow to banditry in Katsina State, eliminating two notorious bandit leaders, Yusuf Gwamna and Malam Ashiru, in a high-stakes ambush in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area. Acting on credible intelligence, a joint security task force comprising the military, police, and other security agencies launched a late-night operation on Friday, engaging the criminals in a fierce gun battle. Several bandits were also neutralized in the encounter. A security source confirmed to Zagazola Makama that the slain commanders were key masterminds behind deadly attacks, kidnappings, and cattle rustling across Dutsin-Ma, Danmusa, and Matazu LGAs.…
The Ogun State Government has commended the Federal Government for approving the adoption of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) as a federal institution. The approval, granted on Friday, followed an invitation from the Ogun State Government, recognizing TASUED’s pivotal role in teacher education. President Bola Tinubu, in his remarks, highlighted that the decision honors the contributions of Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Dr. Tai Solarin to Nigeria’s educational development. He also acknowledged the intervention of the Awujale of Ijebuland, whose efforts helped prevent the university’s closure in 2012. Reacting to the development, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, through a statement…
Former federal lawmaker and activist Shehu Sani has claimed that a decision made by some pro-democracy activists in 1999 continues to impact Nigeria’s democratic landscape today. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja, Sani reflected on the transition from military to civilian rule and how some activists, including himself, chose to continue their struggle outside mainstream politics, while others, like Bola Tinubu, embraced political participation. He noted that while Tinubu entered politics, other prominent activists such as Gani Fawehinmi, Femi Falana, Olisa Agbakoba, Mike Ozekhome, and himself remained focused on advocacy and…
Former Vice President and ex-Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has denied reports suggesting he is set to defect from the party. Atiku described the claims as an attempt to create confusion around an ongoing coalition effort among opposition parties. Speculation has been rife that the former Vice President is finalizing plans to leave the PDP for the Social Democratic Party (SDP). However, his media office, in a statement on Saturday, dismissed the reports, insisting that he remains a committed member of the PDP. “We have observed that some news platforms are peddling unverified information…
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed a petition by the state government under Governor Ademola Adeleke, which accuses former Governor Gboyega Oyetola of mismanaging World Bank health funds allocated for the Save One Million Lives (SOML) programme. APC spokesperson Mogaji Olabisi made this statement at a press conference in Abuja on Sunday, following the Osun State government’s formal petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), requesting an investigation into Oyetola—now Minister of Blue Economy—over the alleged misappropriation of a $20 million World Bank grant. Olabisi refuted the allegations, insisting that the SOML…
The Lagos Forum of Ogere Indigenes has emphasized that the growth and development of Ogere Remo can only be achieved through collective efforts. The forum made the call during a programme titled “An Evening with the Ologere of Ogere, Oba James Obafemi Saliu,” held on Saturday at the Ikeja Business Club, Lagos. The event was organized in collaboration with the Ologere-in-Council. Speaking at the gathering, Oba Saliu underscored the importance of individual participation in the town’s progress. “I believe 95%, if not 100%, of us here today are indigenes of Ogere Remo, so we need to tell ourselves the truth…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed allegations made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central), attributing them to a dispute over a change in her seat within the Red Chamber. Akpabio, speaking at an event to commemorate International Women’s Day on Saturday, claimed that the lawmaker—who has since been suspended for six months—traumatized him and others with her accusations. He maintained his innocence, insisting that none of Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations were true and that she had a history of making unverified claims. “It was only yesterday that I realized that what we are talking about only happened when there was…
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has ruled out any possibility of negotiations with the United States, dismissing recent claims by former U.S. President Donald Trump that he had sent a letter regarding nuclear talks. In his first public speech since Trump’s remarks, Khamenei also criticized France, Germany, and Britain for condemning Iran’s non-compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, accusing them of hypocrisy and dishonesty. Speaking in Tehran on Saturday during a meeting with Iranian officials, Khamenei insisted that Iran would not succumb to U.S. pressure. “The insistence of some bullying governments on negotiations is not aimed at resolving issues…