Lalong Resigns From FEC
Minister of Labour and Employment Simon Lalong has left President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet, it was learnt at the weekend. Lalong, immediate past Plateau State governor, has opted to take the Plateau South Senatorial seat which he won. He is due to be sworn in this week by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, sources said last night. Lalong, the Director-General of the Tinubu Campaign...
Wike Accuses Ayu Of Anti-party Campaign Against PDP
Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that Dr. Iyorcha Ayu, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) indulged in an unpardonable height of anti-party when he campaigned against the party in Kano State saying "PDP has brought us shame.” The governor maintained that if there is any section of PDP that has brought shame, full of...
We’ll Shock Political Space With Unprecedented Defections – APC
THE National Leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC has threatened Nigerians that the party will soon shock Nigeria’s political space with what it described as the massive and unprecedented defections ever witnessed in the political history of Nigeria as a country. Speaking yesterday at the National Assembly when he met with the Senate Caucus of the APC at...
Jigawa Delegates Disrupt Atiku, Obi Coalition Meeting
A high-level coalition meeting that included former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, Peter Obi of the Labour Party, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and others descended into chaos when Jigawa State delegates interrupted the proceedings. The ongoing coalition meeting at the Abuja Continental Hotel, organised by the National Political Consultative Group (North), was briefly disrupted following a disagreement over representation...
2023: Abia Deputy Speaker, Uchendu Joins Race For House Of Reps, Says He Would Deliver
Amidst cheers and confidence by his loyalists and supporters, Deputy Speaker House of Assembly and member representing Ohafia South Constituency, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Uchendu has indicated interest to join in the race to represent Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency at the House of Representatives ABN TV reports that this comes as he says with his experience as a two-time member of the...
Rivers Sole Administrator Seeks More Time From NASS Panel Amid Fragile Emergency Rule
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has appealed to the National Assembly’s Ad-hoc Committee for additional time to prepare a detailed briefing on the state's ongoing situation, citing the fragile political and security environment under the current state of emergency. Speaking at the National Assembly on Friday, Ibas acknowledged the critical role of the committee...
Edo 2020 election is a done deal for Obaseki – Lawani
Hon. Damian Lawani, the Edo State Commissioner for Youths, Sports and Special Duties as well as the Convener, Obaseki-Shaibu Movement (OSM) for the state governorship election. He spoke in this interview with TEMIDAYO AKINSUYI on the political developments in the state and the chances of Governor Godwin Obaseki in this year’s governorship election. Excerpts: What is your take on the...
Senator Orji Kalu’s Legislative Aides, Reality Organization Strategize In Umuahia For 2027 Victory
The Legislative Aides to the Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, on Saturday, May 31, 2025, held a strategic joint meeting with the Executive Members of Reality Organization, Abia State Chapter, in Umuahia, aimed at galvanizing grassroots support ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, which took place under a calm and purposeful atmosphere, commenced...
“Ganduje’s Resignation, A Step Of Party’s Ongoing Evolution” – APC Govs
The All Progressives Congress governors, under the aegis of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, have acknowledged the resignation of the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, describing it as a natural step in the party’s ongoing evolution. In a communiqué issued after their two-day strategic meeting in Benin City, Edo State, on Saturday, the governors indicated that this leadership change aligns...
Abia North: Sen. Orji Kalu’s Representation Best In History — Group
The performance of Sen. Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial district has been described as the best since the creation of the district and Abia in general. This is coming from a group made up of university dons, Abia professionals, prominent members of the political class and top businessmen who are urging the people of the Senatorial District...
