SOME BIG POLITICAL STORIES IN 2024 The year 2024 was full of intriguing and high-stakes events that shaped the politics and power dynamics of the country. Below we bring you some of the biggest political stories of the year Concern as President Tinubu falls while climbing a parade vehicle for Democracy Day celebration President Tinubu’s health once again became a …
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FG DENIES ANY PLAN FOR FRENCH MILITARY BASE IN NIGERIA
FG DENIES ANY PLAN FOR FRENCH MILITARY BASE IN NIGERIA The Nigerian government has refuted allegations made by General Abdourahamane Tiani, the head of state in Niger Republic, claiming that Nigeria is collaborating with France to establish a military base in its northern region to monitor Niger, Chad, and other neighbouring countries.Speaking during an interview with BBC Hausa, the National …
Read More »APC LEADERS COMPLAIN AS TINUBU IGNORES PARTY’S LEADERSHIP DURING POLICY FORMULATIONS
APC LEADERS COMPLAIN AS TINUBU IGNORES PARTY’S LEADERSHIP DURING POLICY FORMULATIONS A growing rift is developing within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as party leaders express frustration over President Bola Tinubu’s apparent disregard for the party’s leadership during key policy decisions. Despite controlling a majority in the National Assembly, the government has faced difficulties pushing through critical bills, with …
Read More »TINUBU GOVT IS DESTABILIZING OUR COUNTRY – NIGER REPUBLIC LEADER CRIES
TINUBU GOVT IS DESTABILIZING OUR COUNTRY – NIGER REPUBLIC LEADER CRIES Nigerien military leader General Abdourahamane Tchiani has raised fresh allegations against the Federal Government of Nigeria. But the Nigerian government has countered the claims, saying they were nothing but tissues of lies. The recent development has further strained the delicate relationship between Nigeria and its closest neighbour, Niger, and …
Read More »YOU’RE POLITICAL REFUGEE, IMPOSTOR IN NNPP, APC BLASTS KWANKWASO
YOU’RE A POLITICAL REFUGEE, IMPOSTER IN NNPP – APC BLASTS KWANKWASO Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, a former presidential candidate has come under heavy attack by the All Progressives Congres, APC, which described him as a sacked NNPP imposter and a political refugee without value anywhere. Kwankwaso had boasted that he was going to make APC a non-political issue in Kano by …
Read More »UK: THE MAKING OF A BLACK PRIME MINISTER FROM NIGERIA
UK: THE MAKING OF A BLACK PRIME MINISTER FROM NIGERIA The United Kingdom has yet to see a Black individual serve as Prime Minister, a milestone that would signify a profound shift in the nation’s political and social landscape. The election of a Black Prime Minister would be a testament to the UK’s progress toward inclusivity and representation, reflecting the …
Read More »OPPOSITION PARTIES SLAM APC AS HUNGRY NIGERIANS STORM BOURDILLON FOR PALLIATIVES
OPPOSITION PARTIES SLAM APC GOVT AS HUNGRY NIGERIANS STORM BOURDILLON FOR PALLIATIVES The opposition Labour Party; Peoples Democratic Party and others, on Thursday, lampooned the ruling All Progressives Congress over the country’s worsening poverty. The condemnation by the opposition parties followed a viral video showing long queues of Nigerians seeking foodstuffs at President Bola Tinubu’s Bourdillon residence in Lagos on …
Read More »SPLIT IN APC DEEPENS
SPLIT IN APC DEEPENS A visit on December 11 by Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, to former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari in his home town of Daura, has been followed, according to sources, by discreet visits by a number of other influential figures from the South West to the former President in a attempt to broker peace amid …
Read More »EDO GOVT CHALLENGES TINUBU, SUPREME COURT ON SACKING OF LG CHAIRMEN
EDO GOVERNMENT CHALLENGES TINUBU, SUPREME COURT ON SACKING OF LG CHAIRMEN The brewing constitutional crisis in Edo State took a dramatic turn on Monday, as Governor Monday Okpebholo and the Edo State House of Assembly doubled down on their suspension of all 18 local government chairmen, defying a High Court order reversing the suspension and prohibiting further interference in local …
Read More »GRANT NIGERIA TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS, SPECIAL STUDENT RELIEF BEFORE TRUMP’S INAUGURATION – COALITION TO BIDEN
GRANT NIGERIA TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS, SPECIAL STUDENT RELIEF BEFORE TRUMP’S INAUGURATION – COALITION TO BIDEN A coalition of organizations advocating for immigration relief for Nigeria has called on President Joe Biden to designate Nigeria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Special Student Relief (SSR) before the administration’s term concludes. The organisations met in November with representatives from the Department of …
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