The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has been accused of lying about the salaries of his Personal Assistants (PAs), with evidence showing they earn less than half a million naira monthly and are made to let go a compulsory 15 per cent as “tithe.” Governor Eno had on August 22, during a Town Square…
Charles Awuzie claimed that activist Deji Adeyanju may have hired social media critic VeryDarkMan (VDM) as part of a political strategy to strengthen his activist image and bury past controversies. He argued that the relationship benefits Deji more, suggesting Adeyanju’s activism is tied to political survival and loyalty to figures like Festus Keyamo and Atiku…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Wednesday said the Labour Party, LP, and four other political parties would not be participating in the August 16, 2025 bye-elections in Edo State. DAILY POST reports that the State Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Prof. Anugbum Onuoha disclosed this at a press briefing in Benin City. Onuoha listed…
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned political parties against early open campaigns for the 2027 General Election, describing it as a violation of the Electoral Act. This is contained in a statement issued by Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi. in Abuja, while response to a question…
By Kazeem Ugbodaga Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has strongly defended President Bola Tinubu against accusations of exploiting the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari for political gain. In a statement posted on his X handle on Saturday, July 19, 2025, Sani highlighted the extensive measures Tinubu took to honour his predecessor, arguing that…
Two officials appointed by Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, as Secretary to Akoko North West Local Government and Caretaker Chairman of Akoko South South Local Council Development Authority (LCDA), respectively, have been accused of dubiously collecting dual salaries while holding two government positions simultaneously, in violation of the law. These revelations were made in…
“Her Excellency” is a new Nigerian movie that tells a story about politics, power, and ambition. It stars top Nollywood actors like Sola Sobowale, Yemi Solade, and Bimbo Ademoye. The movie was made to celebrate Adebayo Salami, also known as Oga Bello, for spending 60 years in the Nigerian movie industry. Sola Sobowale plays a…
Kola Oluwawole – Ekiti State (October 2018) In October 2018, Kola Oluwawole, then Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, was abruptly impeached. The reasons for his removal were not clearly articulated in public discourse, a situation that underscores a recurrent theme in Nigerian state politics—lack of transparency. Seventeen members out of the 26-member assembly…
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Benue State has come under criticism from residents and observers, who say the occasion was a campaign ceremony rather than a condolence mission to a state grieving from ongoing insecurity and killings by suspected armed militia. Photos and videos circulating online show a full military parade, red carpet reception,…
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has warned President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly over the emergency situation in Rivers State. Naija News reports that George, while addressing journalists in Lagos State on Sunday, faulted Tinubu’s suspension of elected officials in Rivers State, describing the action as an…
