There was pandemonium on Wednesday afternoon when Kolade Alabi, Chairman of Bariga Local Government of Lagos State, suddenly slumped during a stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Alabi, who is also the chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) abruptly lost consciousness and collapsed during stakeholders’ meeting. The incident happened atContinueContinue reading “Panic as LG boss slumps while delivering speech in Lagos”
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Senate constitute committee to oversee Rivers administrator
The Nigerian Senate has constituted an 18-member committee tasked with overseeing the activities of the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd.). The announcement was made on Tuesday by the President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, during the resumption of plenaryAkpabio said it was in a bid to strengthen transparency andContinueContinue reading “Senate constitute committee to oversee Rivers administrator”
Breaking: Makinde reshuffles cabinet, redeploys commissioners
Gov. ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced a shake-up in his cabinet, resulting in the redeployment of several commissioners.The changes were confirmed in a letter released on Monday and signed his Chief of Staff, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi.As part of the reshuffle, Barr. Seun Ashamu, previously in charge of the Ministry of Energy and MineralContinueContinue reading “Breaking: Makinde reshuffles cabinet, redeploys commissioners”
Natasha writes satirical apology letter to Akpabio
The suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Sunday, mocked the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, with a satirical apology letter posted on her official Facebook page.In the letter, Akpoti-Uduaghan sarcastically apologised for her “crime of maintaining dignity and self-respect” in the Senate.She said success in the Senate under Akpabio’s leadership seemed to depend not onContinueContinue reading “Natasha writes satirical apology letter to Akpabio”
Breaking: Niger Deputy Gov. set to resign, packs belonging out of official residence
The Deputy Governor of Niger State, Yakubu Garba, is reportedly set to step down from his position, barring any last minute change.According to reports, Garba started moving his belongings out of the official residence over the weekend.Sources told the newsmen, that they noticed unusual activity around the residence on Saturday and Sunday, suggesting that Mr.ContinueContinue reading “Breaking: Niger Deputy Gov. set to resign, packs belonging out of official residence”
Just In: Reps meets Rivers sole administrator behind closed doors
The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee on Friday met with the newly appointed Sole Administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas, at the National Assembly in Abuja. The meeting was held behind closed doors after a brief open session. The gathering came after several delays and was aimed at addressing theContinueContinue reading “Just In: Reps meets Rivers sole administrator behind closed doors”
Atiku’s running mate, Okowa defects to APC
Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, a former Delta State Governor and 2023 Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made a major political move by joining the All Progressives Congress (APC).The announcement came during a large stakeholders’ gathering held at the Government House in Asaba.Okowa, who was Atiku Abubakar’s running mate during the last presidentialContinueContinue reading “Atiku’s running mate, Okowa defects to APC”
Just In: Delta Gov. Oborevwori dumps PDP for APC
Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC).The defection was confirmed after a private meeting held on Wednesday evening at the Government House in Asaba.Sir Festus Ahon, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, confirmed the development, noting that the decision followedContinueContinue reading “Just In: Delta Gov. Oborevwori dumps PDP for APC”
Tinubu reportedly meets Fubara in London over Rivers crisis
President Bola Tinubu has reportedly met with suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara in London, as part of efforts to resolve the ongoing political standoff in the oil-rich state.According to The Africa Report, the meeting took place last week after Tinubu left Paris. Sources close to the development revealed that Governor Fubara requested the meeting,ContinueContinue reading “Tinubu reportedly meets Fubara in London over Rivers crisis”
Reclaim Nigeria from older generation, Falana tells youths
Renowned human rights lawyer and activist, Femi Falana,(SAN) has urged youths to reclaim the country.Falana gave the advice on Saturday in Lagos, during sixth Annual Youth Leadership Conference, tagged ‘Resilience, Innovation, Social Responsibility and Entrepreneurship (RISE 2025),’ held at the University of Lagos.Falana said things were not how they used to be, hence, the youngerContinueContinue reading “Reclaim Nigeria from older generation, Falana tells youths”