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The team empanelled by the President of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has said that the ailment complained about by detained self-acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, is not life-threatening. The medical team was ordered by Justice James Omotosho, midway into Kanu’s terrorism trial before a Federal High Court in Abuja, to ascertain Kanu’s actual …

The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has distanced himself from Governor Douye Diri’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ewhrudjakpo, alongside some other stalwarts of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisted that the opposition party remains formidable in the state and across the country, stressing that there was no justification for abandoning the platform that brought them …

Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, anxiety is spreading among the electorate, political observers and citizens. The ongoing wave of defections by governors, senators and other key politicians from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has triggered fears that Africa’s largest democracy may be drifting toward a one-party state. In recent months, the nation’s political terrain has …

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has asked governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to thank him. Wike, who bragged that he paved the way for them through good works, said their defection has justified his support for President Bola Tinubu. Wike spoke at the flag-off of the construction of the …

What Oseni does is not new in global journalism.Internationally respected anchors like Christiane Amanpour, Stephen Sackur of BBC’s Hardtalk, and CNN’s Jake Tapper are known for grilling world leaders, cutting through rhetoric, and demanding evidence. But in Nigeria, where political arrogance often thrives on unchallenged narratives, such firmness is often mistaken for hostility. The real issue is not Oseni’s tone; …

A forgery scandal has hit the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Abuja, following claims that a senior official, Mr. Nwankwoeze Williamson Chijioke, currently serving as Director of Lands in the Mass Housing Department (MHD) of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), allegedly forged his Ordinary National Diploma (OND) certificate. Chijioke is alleged to use same certificate to secure higher academic …

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, on Wednesday made a surprise public appearance at the O’DA Art Gallery booth during the ongoing 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair in London, effectively dispelling rumours about his health and speculations of his incapacitation. Edun was seen walking around the exhibition space at Somerset House, United Kingdom, in videos shared on the official Instagram …

Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State have pledged to rebuild the party following the defection of Governor Peter Mbah to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Mbah, who announced his move on Tuesday, cited what he described as the PDP’s continued marginalisation of the South-East. However, the decision has sparked mixed reactions across the state, …

The main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has appointed Senator Ben Obi as the Secretary of the National Convention Organizing Committee (NCOC) for the November 15th and 16th elective Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State. On Tuesday Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah formally defected from the PDP to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC along with his cabinet members. Governor Mbah …

When PDP was in power the South East had i. Senate President – Evans Enweren, Chuba Okadigbo, Anyin Pius Anyim, Adolphus Wabara and Ken Nnamaniii. Deputy Senate President – Ike Ekweremaduiii. Secretary to the Government of the Federation – Anyim Pius Anyimiv. PDP National Secretary – Okwesilieze Nwodo, Vincent Ogbulafor, Rex Onyeabor, Samuel Anyanwuv. CBN Governor – Chukwuma Soludovi. Chief …