Nyesom Wike threatens to dump PDP if Sheriff wins at Supreme Court

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, on Friday vowed not to work under the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff should the Supreme Court affirm him, Sheriff, as the leader of the party.

"What Buhari’s death will do to APC"

A former chieftain of the Progressives Peoples Alliance, PPA, and ex-governorship aspirant, Chief Ndukwe Ikoh, has noted that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC’s existence will end once President Muhammadu Buhari dies.

Ekweremadu Advocates Total Removal of Age Limits for Political Offices

The Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has called for the total removal of age as a criterion for holding political offices in Nigeria.

Confusion as Two Courts Give Conflicting Ruling on Ifeanyi Ubah’s Release

Justice Yusuf Haliru of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting in Jabi, Abuja, thursday advised Mrs. Ifeoma Esom, counsel to the Chief Executive Officer of Capital Oil and Gas Ltd, Mr. Ifeanyi Ubah, to file an application seeking her client’s bail.

PDP, Supreme Court Judge Plotting To Remove Obaseki‎ – Party Chieftain Alleges

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State, James Ifaluyi-Ogbeide, has exposed alleged plot by the party leadership to sack Governor Godwin Obaseki through the Supreme Court.

Police raid Ekweremadu’s official guest house

The police in Abuja on Friday carried out a search on the Maitama, Abuja official guest house of the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu.

Wike’s award is poisoned chalice, I reject it - Amaechi

The Minister of Transport and Former Governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi has rejected an alleged award of honour claimed to be coming from the current Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, saying any award from Wike is a poisoned chalice.

Femi Fani-Kayode: Coup bells ringing and why Nigerians must be concerned

I am very worried now. Ever since 1966 the northern ruling class has ALWAYS effected a coup d’etat whenever they feel sufficiently threatened with the loss of power.

The only time that they failed to do this, to their eternal regret, was when President Goodluck Jonathan succeeded President Umaru Yar'adua after the latter’s death in 2010.

Ifeanyi Ubah To Stay In Prison Till May 25

A federal high court sitting in Lagos south-west Nigeria today adjourned till 25 May, to decide whether to grant detained businessman Dr. Ifeanyi Uba bail or not.

Stop Allocating Soldiers to Politicians, Wike Replies Buratai

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has advised the Army High Command to desist from posting soldiers to politicians, saying it is counter-productive and a threat to national security.

30 –year old Nigerians will be eligible for presidency soon – Dogara

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, on Wednesday said Nigerians within the 30 years age bracket would soon be eligible to vie for the country’s presidency.

No US president has been treated more unfairly – Trump

Donald Trump gave vent to frustrations over his mounting political problems Wednesday, declaring that no president in US history had been treated “more unfairly.”

Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo confirms rescue of another Chibok schoolgirl - Femi Adesina

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday confirmed that another Chibok schoolgirl had been found, barely 12 days after the release of the 82 abducted girls by their captors. 

Kachikwu: FG to Maintain N145 Pump Price of Petrol

The Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu has stated that the federal government would re-visit the pricing modulation model introduced in 2016 and remove the multi-layer charges on importation of petroleum products to maintain the pump price of petrol at the current N145 per litre.

Osinbajo cannot replace Buhari in 2019 if president dies – Northern Elders

Chairman of Northern Elders Forum, Professor Ango Abdullahi, has maintained that should President Muhammadu Buhari’s failing health prevent him from seeking re-election in 2019 the North must retain the presidency.

$43.4 million Ikoyi Cash: 'I won’t appear before you' - CBN governor dares Reps

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has declined to appear before the House of Representatives to testify in the ongoing investigation into the $43.4m (about N13bn) recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission from an apartment at Osborne Towers, Ikoyi, Lagos.

Buhari, Obasanjo, Obaigbena, Elumelu Bag DTN Heroes Awards

President Muhammadu Buhari was on Tuesday night conferred with the Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe Leadership Award to mark the 91st anniversary of Daily Times, Nigeria’s oldest newspapers.

Nigeria can’t progress under current political system – Tinubu

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and a former Minister of Police Affairs, Chief Broderick Bozimo, have said Nigeria cannot progress under the current political system which operates like a military unitary system.

No law stops me from leaving PDP – Fayose warns

Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has hinted on his readiness to quit the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) over the protracted factional crisis tearing the green-red-white umbrella to shreds.

Osinbajo Will Assent to 2017 Budget, Says Presidency

Following that absence of clarity Wednesday afternoon as to who would sign the 2017 budget after its transmission to the executive by the National Assembly, the presidency last night said Acting President Yemi Osinbajo would assent to this year’s spending bill.