Category: Politics

The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has described the World Bank’s revised 4.4 per cent economic growth projection for Nigeria as more realistic than its previous forecasts, noting that earlier projections underestimated the capacity of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration to drive economic recovery and growth. In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, the group said the World Bank’s upward review of Nigeria’s growth outlook for 2026 and 2027 amounts to a subtle but significant vote of confidence in the ongoing economic reforms…

Amid the ongoing impeachment process against Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, a pro-democracy and accountability group, the National Vanguard for Accountable and Transparent Democracy (NVATD), has called on the governor to resign honourably, warning that his actions have plunged the state into political instability. The call followed the decision of 26 out of the 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to sign an impeachment notice against the governor. The notice was presented during Thursday’s resumed plenary by the Majority Leader, Hon. Major Jack, representing Akuku-Toru I Constituency.…

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected moves by the Rivers State House of Assembly to initiate impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, warned that such action could plunge the state into political instability. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the party’s spokesperson, Darlington Nwauju, the APC said it was disturbed by what it described as “unfortunate developments” from the legislature. While acknowledging that the House of Assembly is an independent arm of government with constitutional oversight responsibilities,…

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to resign his appointment, accusing him of meddling in the internal affairs of the ruling party, particularly in Rivers State. Basiru, a former Senator who represented Osun Central in the 9th National Assembly and currently serve as the administrative head and chief record-keeper of the APC, made the call in a statement on Monday, January 5, 2026. As a key member of the party’s National…

Senator Godiya Akwashiki, who represented Nasarawa North Senatorial District on the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has died at the age of 52 after a prolonged illness. A family source confirmed the death to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Nassarawa Eggon, stating that the lawmaker passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at a hospital in India where he had been receiving medical care. The source described Akwashiki’s death as a major loss to Nasarawa State, noting that his leadership style and commitment to…

Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has officially defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), signalled a major realignment within Nigeria’s opposition politics ahead of the 2027 general election. Obi announced his defection on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Enugu, saying the move was driven by a shared commitment to “rescue” and transform Nigeria through a broad-based coalition of opposition leaders. “We are ending this year with the hope that in 2026 we will begin a rescue journey,” Obi declared. He added that the…

The Democratic Front (TDF) has welcomed the recent joint military operation between the United States and Nigeria which resulted in precision airstrikes against terrorist locations in Sokoto State. In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Mallam Danjuma Muhammad, and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, the group said the operation reflected the growing strength of security and intelligence cooperation between both countries, stressing that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu gave the necessary approval before the strikes were executed. TDF described the airstrikes as a commendable outcome of sustained Nigeria–United States collaboration on…