British Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has dismissed claims that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is a dictator, emphasizing that he remains a democratically elected leader resisting Russia’s illegal invasion. Badenoch made the statement via her X handle on Wednesday in response to accusations from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who had criticized Zelensky for allegedly refusing to organize elections. Reaffirming the Conservative Party’s unwavering support for Ukraine, Badenoch stated, “Zelensky is not a dictator. He is the democratically elected leader of Ukraine who bravely stood up to Putin’s illegal invasion. Under my leadership, and under successive Conservative prime ministers, we have…
Author: Ifeanyi N.
The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied allegations that it sponsored thugs to attack members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The PDP challenged the APC to present concrete evidence to support its claims, urging the opposition party to convince the people of Zamfara that the ruling party was responsible for the attack. In response to the allegations, PDP Publicity Secretary, Haliru Andi, stated via a WhatsApp message that the APC must prove its claims beyond a reasonable doubt by revealing the names of the alleged PDP sponsors and providing…
Former Anambra State governorship aspirant, Mr. Valentine Ozigbo, has officially resigned from the Labour Party (LP), fueling speculation about his next political move. Ozigbo, who remains determined in his quest to govern Anambra State, cited his “unwavering commitment to a greater vision” for the state as the reason for his departure. While he has not disclosed his next steps, sources suggest he may be headed to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to pursue his ambition. In a statement he personally signed, the former Transnational Corporation (Transcorp) CEO confirmed his resignation at a State Executive Committee meeting of the Labour…
The Niger State Police Command has arrested six suspects for various crimes, including culpable homicide, kidnapping, burglary, and cattle rustling. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the arrests were made between February 6 and 17, 2025, across different parts of the state. Among those apprehended is Ibrahim Umar, 33, of Maitumbi, who was arrested for allegedly breaking into a sports center in Minna and stealing items worth over ₦5 million. Also in custody are Mohammed Sani Bauche, 24, and Abdulkareem Hassan, 24, both of Beji, who were arrested for cattle rustling and kidnapping. They reportedly confessed…
A businesswoman, Woye Ella, on Tuesday, asked an FCT Customary Court in Garki, Abuja, to dissolve her marriage over an alleged attempt by her husband to set her on fire. In her divorce petition, Ella accused her husband of violent behavior, claiming that he often overreacts to minor issues and has, on several occasions, chased her with dangerous objects, including a screwdriver and a knife. “It got to a point that he poured petrol on me to set me on fire. It was my neighbors who saved my life that day,” she told the court. She further stated that her…
Former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) of desperation to retain power through what he described as political brigandage and subversion of democracy. Atiku’s statement was in reaction to the recent political crises in Osun and Lagos states, which resulted in the death of one person in Osun and the invasion of the Lagos State House of Assembly by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the police. In a statement he personally signed, the former Vice President urged Nigerians to resist any…
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in the state following escalating political tensions that reportedly led to multiple deaths on Monday. However, the state government has rejected the APC’s demand, accusing the opposition party of orchestrating violence to justify its call for emergency rule. The debate unfolded during an appearance on Politics Today, a Channels Television program, featuring APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, and Osun State Commissioner for Information, Kolapo Alimi. Senator Basiru, when asked for a solution to the ongoing political crisis,…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Fouad Oki, has raised concerns over the escalating crisis within the Lagos State House of Assembly, warning that it is becoming dangerously volatile. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Oki stated that if the situation persists, the crisis in Rivers State Assembly would pale in comparison. He described the ongoing speakership tussle as a potential “mother of all state legislative crises” in Nigeria. His remarks came just hours after armed security operatives from the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS) stormed the Assembly complex, preventing the…
The Osun State Government has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its members of orchestrating violence and looting at local government secretariats across the state. Speaking on a live radio broadcast monitored by Newsmen on Monday, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, alleged that APC-sponsored thugs had attacked secretariats in Ilesa East, Ifelodun, Odo-Otin, Osogbo West, and Osogbo Local Government. “We can now confirm that the APC and their thugs have invaded several local government secretariats, looting properties. The people have risen to resist them,” Alimi said. He urged residents to avoid confrontation and instead record…
The Labour Party (LP) has dismissed reports that its 2027 presidential ticket has been zoned to the South-East geopolitical zone. In a statement issued on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, the party clarified that it has not and will not zone any of its positions to any region or individual. Speculation arose following a statement by the party on Sunday, titled “2027: Labour Party Still Available for Ndigbo to Realise Presidency – Abure”, which some interpreted as an indication that the ticket had been reserved for the South-East. Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, who was the…