Fubara yet to receive impeachment notice as two Rivers lawmakers withdraw support
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has not been formally served with any impeachment notice by the State House of Assembly, despite the commencement of impeachment proceedings against him and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, three days ago. Sources at the Rivers State Government House confirmed on Monday that no official letter has been delivered to […]
EFCC denies witch-hunt allegations in Malami money laundering case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted claims that it targets opposition figures, insisting that all investigations are conducted independently of political considerations. The EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, said the agency’s prosecution of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, is based purely on evidence and not political affiliation. […]
PDP factions explore alliances amid 2027 election uncertainty
The internal disputes within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have prompted party factions to seek alliances with smaller parties and regional platforms as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections. The move aims to safeguard aspirants who are left uncertain by the ongoing leadership crisis and prevent defections that could undermine the party’s electoral strength. […]
Dangote files fresh petition with EFCC against ex-NMDPRA boss over alleged corruption
Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive of Dangote Group, has formally filed a fresh corruption petition with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against Farouk Ahmed, the immediate past Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The development was confirmed in a statement issued by the Dangote Group’s media […]
Rivers assembly rules out political deal, presses ahead with Governor Fubara’s impeachment
The Rivers State House of Assembly has ruled out any political compromise in the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh, insisting that the process will be pursued strictly in line with the law. The lawmakers said the decision reflects their resolve to uphold constitutional responsibilities, despite mounting calls for […]
Wike’s aide dismisses APC national secretary’s comments, say minister has greater influence in Osun
The Senior Special Assistant on public communication and social media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Lere Olayinka, has taken a swipe at the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, declaring that Wike wields more political influence in Osun State than the former senator. Olayinka’s remarks come […]
APC national secretary tells Wike to resign, accuses him of destabilising party in Rivers
Tensions have escalated within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over Rivers State politics, with National Secretary Senator Ajibola Basiru calling on Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to resign from his federal appointment. Basiru accused Wike of using his ministerial position to interfere in the party’s internal affairs and to destabilise […]
Rivers lawmakers reject Fubara’s Christmas payout, as Wike warns against political entitlement
Lawmakers in Rivers State have returned a N100,000 ‘Christmas gift’ credited to their personal bank accounts by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing the transfer as unsolicited, unlawful, and in breach of due process. The decision by the 10th Rivers State House of Assembly underscores rising tensions between the legislature and the executive amid an ongoing political […]
Ex-AGF Malami, son, associate remanded by court over 16-count money laundering charge
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of the former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), alongside his son Abdulaziz Malami and one of his associates, Bashir Asabe, at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the determination of their bail application. The remand order was issued on […]
Wike denies allegedly promising to ‘hold down’ PDP for Tinubu ahead of 2027 election
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has denied claims that he pledged to President Bola Tinubu to weaken the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 presidential election, describing the allegation as false and politically motivated. Wike made the denial on Monday during an end-of-year media briefing, reacting to comments […]