Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, has disassociated herself from a viral audio recording circulating on social media, describing it as fake and maliciously doctored. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the lawmaker categorically denied any involvement in the purported conversation, which allegedly features her making remarks about key national figures. She stated that the voice in the recording was not hers but a digitally cloned version created to misrepresent her views and incite public misunderstanding. “My attention has been drawn to a video currently trending online purporting to feature me in a conversation with a journalist,”…
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that there are no “untouchables” in Abuja, emphasizing that all residents, regardless of status or wealth, must comply with the law. Wike made the assertion on Thursday while delivering the 2025 Distinguished Personality Lecture at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. His lecture was titled “Nigeria of Our Dreams.” The former Rivers State governor said his administration has, since assuming office nearly two years ago, prioritized strict enforcement of rules and regulations in line with constitutional provisions. “Poor people don’t own houses in the FCT. All the affluent…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that the 2027 general elections will serve as a referendum on the perceived failures of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government. The party made this known during an interactive session with journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, where its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, accused the APC of plunging the country into deeper insecurity, economic hardship, and poor governance. Ologunagba said the PDP is strategically positioning itself as a credible alternative to “rescue Nigeria from the misguided policies and propaganda” of the ruling party. “This government has shown gross inability to address…
Former Labour Party presidential aspirant and Convener of the Rescue Movement for a New Nigeria, Faduri Oluwadare Joseph, popularly known as Fadojoe, has declared that the party’s 2027 presidential ticket will not be handed out on a platter, but vigorously contested. In a strongly worded statement titled “2027: The Battle for Nigeria’s Soul Begins,” Fadojoe addressed ongoing internal challenges within the Labour Party, asserting that efforts are underway to rebuild and reposition the party into a formidable force ahead of the next general elections. “While the party may seem disorganized today, let it be clear: before 2027, we will rebuild…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has claimed that former U.S. President Donald Trump would have lost the 2024 presidential election without his support. Musk made the assertion in a post shared on Thursday via his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), intensifying an ongoing rift between him and Trump. “Without me, Trump would have lost the election, Dems would control the House and the Republicans would be 51-49 in the Senate,” Musk wrote, before adding, “Such ingratitude.” The tech billionaire, 53, reportedly spent millions backing Trump’s 2024 re-election campaign and was seen alongside the Republican candidate during the final weeks of…
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has refuted claims that he consulted a native doctor concerning his reelection bid, describing the allegation as “totally false” and “maliciously fabricated.” In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Press Secretary, Mr. Christian Aburime, the governor’s media office dismissed a circulating video clip purportedly showing Soludo engaging in a spiritual consultation, clarifying that the footage was taken during a meeting with content creators in the state. “During the session, one of the content creators performed a skit — a common comic genre in Nigerian entertainment — to showcase their creative abilities,” the…
The Anambra State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appealed to the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, to return to the PDP, describing the party as “rejuvenated and restructured.” The appeal was made in a communiqué issued after an enlarged meeting of the State Executive Committee (SEC) held in Awka on Thursday. The meeting reviewed the current state of the party and charted a way forward for its growth and stability. Obi, a former Governor of Anambra State, defected to the Labour Party in 2022 after expressing dissatisfaction with his prospects within…
Factional Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has reaffirmed the party’s commitment to representing the interests of the voiceless and marginalized in society. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday during the inauguration of the party’s Directorate for Physically Challenged Persons, Abure stated that the LP stands apart from other political parties in its inclusive ideology and social democratic values. “The party is for those who have no voice. It is for those who ordinarily would not be recognized in the scheme of things,” Abure said. He cited the example of a commercial motorcyclist — popularly known as an ‘okada…
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has signaled his intention to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the need to align the state with the federal government. Speaking during a town hall meeting in Ikot Abasi Federal Constituency on Wednesday, the governor declared that “it is time to move,” following what he described as extensive consultations across the state. “We’re progressively moving forward, linking Akwa Ibom to the center. And I know you’re going with us. Are you going with us, so we can connect to the center?” he asked the…
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Abia State, Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, has accused the state Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kingsley Ononogbu, of attempting to mislead President Bola Tinubu through false claims against Governor Alex Otti. Ukoha’s reaction followed a statement by Ononogbu on Sunday, in which he criticised Governor Otti’s leadership style, describing it as a “one-man show.” Ononogbu made the remarks while speaking at the inauguration of the Renewed Hope Partners, an APC initiative launched by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, in Bende Local Government Area. The APC Chairman…
A former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has said the ongoing coalition talks among opposition political actors may end up boosting President Bola Tinubu’s chances of re-election rather than challenging his grip on power. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme on Tuesday, Sowore said the current political realignments lack vision, ideological clarity, and genuine intent to liberate the masses. “It is what they [the coalition] are doing that will make it easy for him (Tinubu) to rerun and return to office,” he stated. “They are preventing the real, organic coalition of the oppressed…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has finalized preparations for the 2025 recruitment of cadets and constables into the Nigeria Police Force, the Commission announced on Tuesday. In a statement signed by Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations, the PSC disclosed that its Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (retd.), led a high-level management delegation on a visit to the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) in Abuja to seek collaboration for a transparent and secure recruitment process. Argungu, during the visit, emphasized the importance of leveraging protected and verifiable data to ensure the recruitment of only credible and qualified Nigerians into…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that four political parties have substituted their candidates ahead of the upcoming Anambra State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025. The affected parties are Accord, African Action Congress (AAC), Labour Party (LP), and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). Following the substitutions, INEC has released the final list of candidates contesting the 2025 governorship election. This comes after the close of the June 2, 2025 deadline for the withdrawal and replacement of candidates, in line with the provisions of Section 33 of the Electoral Act 2022, which permits parties to…
The Ondo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Akure has dismissed all petitions challenging the victory of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in the November 16, 2024, governorship election. In a judgment that lasted over eight hours on Wednesday, the three-member tribunal, led by Justice Benson Ogubu, described the petitions filed by five opposition parties—Action Alliance (AA), Allied People’s Movement (APM), Social Democratic Party (SDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)—as worthless and baseless. The PDP and its candidate, Alfred Agboola Ajayi, had challenged the qualification of Aiyedatiwa’s deputy, alleging that he forged a West African Examinations…
The Abuja Muslim Forum has appealed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to reconsider the timing of the planned water supply interruption in Abuja, citing potential public health concerns ahead of the Eid-ul-Adha celebrations. The appeal follows an announcement by FCT authorities on Saturday regarding a scheduled upgrade of the water supply system that would result in water disruption across the capital city for up to two weeks. In a statement issued by the Ameer of the Forum, Alhaji Abdulrazaq Ajani, the organisation raised alarm over the health implications of the water outage, especially during…
The Kaduna State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 1,500 personnel across the 23 Local Government Areas of the state to ensure the safety of lives, property, and critical national assets during the Eid-ul-Adha celebrations. The deployment was ordered by the State Commandant, CC Nuhu Dansadau, ahead of the two-day public holiday declared by the Federal Government — Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025 — to mark the Muslim festival. This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SC Musa Labaran. According to the statement, the…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the 2027 general elections will serve as a referendum on the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Atiku made this known through his media adviser, Paul Ibe, on Monday night while responding to recent allegations by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The APC had earlier accused Atiku of attempting to reposition the opposition for selfish reasons, alleging that his ultimate aim was to regain access to state resources. Dismissing the claim, Ibe said Atiku’s actions were motivated by Nigerians’ aspirations for a better life, not personal gain. “It’s clear that these people were…
Former Governor of Abia State and current Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has claimed he personally financed the affairs of Abia State during his tenure as governor. Kalu made the revelation on Monday while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. According to the former governor, he did not derive any financial benefit from holding public office, insisting instead that his time in government cost him a significant portion of his personal wealth. “I spent my own money being governor, like I’m spending my money today being senator,” Kalu said. “I used to finance the state. That is,…
Former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has called on the opposition coalition to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the Southwest in the interest of fairness, equity, and justice. Speaking during a press conference at his residence in Kaduna on Monday, Sani argued that giving the Southwest a shot at the presidency under the opposition banner would promote national balance and reflect the principles of inclusivity. “If there should be another presidential candidate from the opposition, that candidate should be from the South West because that is equity, justice, and fairness,” the former lawmaker said. Sani also criticized the…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Prince Malik Ado-Ibrahim, has called on President Bola Tinubu to reshuffle his cabinet, citing inefficiency and lack of capacity among some current ministers. Speaking on Sunday Politics, a programme on Channels Television, Ado-Ibrahim said the president’s vision for Nigeria has not materialised due to the poor performance of key members of his cabinet. “In my own opinion, most of what the president has, as far as his cabinet is concerned, should be refreshed. They’re done,” the YPP chieftain stated. He argued that effective governance requires more than assigning titles to…