Category: Politics

The ongoing political crisis in Rivers State has escalated as the State House of Assembly has officially served Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Dr. Ngozi Odu, with a notice of gross misconduct.   The lawmakers, in a document sighted by News Band Newspaper, stated that their action was in line with the provisions of the Nigerian Constitution.   The notice reads in part: “In compliance with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and other extant laws, we, the undersigned members of…

The Niger State Governor, His Excellency Mohammed Umaru Bago, has proposed that all vice-chairmanship positions in the forthcoming local government elections be exclusively reserved for women, as part of efforts to promote gender inclusion in governance. The governor made this proposal in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Print Media, Mrs. Aisha Wakaso, in Minna. He emphasized that women have been sidelined for too long despite their significant contributions to society and development. Governor Bago, who has consistently advocated for gender inclusivity, stressed that empowering women at the…

The APC Professional Network, an umbrella body for professionals within the All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed disappointment over the defection of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, calling it a “massive betrayal.”   Despite El-Rufai’s sudden move to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), the group insists that the matter is not beyond resolution and calls for unity within the party.   In a statement signed by its President General, Victor Walsh Oluwafemi, on Monday, the group acknowledged El-Rufai’s significant contributions to the APC but described his departure as unexpected…

The Edo State Government has accused leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of orchestrating the rising wave of kidnappings and insecurity in the state, calling on security agencies to investigate and bring perpetrators to justice.   In a statement issued on Tuesday by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, the government alleged that intelligence reports linked PDP leaders to the sponsorship of violent crimes aimed at destabilizing the administration.   “The resilience of Edo State is currently being tested by individuals sponsoring a surge in violent…

Former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP), citing a disconnect between his values and the current direction of the ruling party. In a statement released on Monday, March 10, 2025, El-Rufai expressed disappointment with the APC’s leadership, accused them of undermining the party’s founding principles. He noted that despite raising concerns privately and publicly over the past two years, there had been no willingness to address internal challenges. “Developments in the last two years…

The Edo State Government has launched a scathing attack on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), described it as a “sick party on life support” struggling to remain relevant in the state’s political landscape. In a strongly worded statement issued on Sunday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, the government accused the PDP of engaging in baseless criticisms rather than offering constructive opposition. The statement characterized the party as factionalized and lacking direction, stating that its recent outbursts against Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration were fueled by desperation.…