Chidi Anselm Odinkalu’s column: Justices Sowemimo and jinadu’s children defend their fathers
…This column this week publishes their rejoinders (modestly edited for economy) without comment. ____________________________________ My Father Refused to Swear in Muhammadu Buhari after the Coup of 31 December 1983 By Seyi Sowemimo, SAN I have in recent times come across two posts or write-ups put up by Professor Odinkalu containing some misinformation, which requires correction […]
Confusion as PDP NWC disowns South-South Zonal congress in Calabar
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has distanced itself from a gathering held in Calabar, Cross River State, which was falsely claimed to be the party’s South-South Zonal Congress.
Onitsha Drug Market Closure: Find Solutions, Stop Accusing FG – Klinsmann Tells Soludo
Anambra-born pharmacist and All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Pharm. Ikeagwuonwu Chinedu Klinsmann, has accused Governor Charles Soludo of inciting Anambrarians against the Federal Government over the recent closure of the Onitsha Head Bridge Drug Market by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). In a statement issued today, Klinsmann criticized Soludo […]
Gay Suspect Dies In Hospital After Arrest As Police Declare Fleeing Partner Wanted .
The Edo State Command of the Nigerian Police has declared one Uwagboe Ekhorutomwen wanted after he was reportedly caught in the act of same-sex practice with another man in a popular hotel along 1st Ugbor G.R.A in Benin City on February 20th 2025. A statement made available to journalists in Benin City stated that 2 […]
We’ll mobilize massively for APC’s victory in 2027 – Okpurughre
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State and renowned philanthropist, Paul Okpurughre, has pledged to mobilize massive support for all APC candidates in the 2027 elections through his Okpurughre Progressive Network.
Adebanjo, EK Clark, other prominent Nigerians who died without achieving restructuring
The late Chiefs Ayo Adebanjo and Edwin Kiagbodo Clark shared a vision with late elder statesman, Chief Anthony Eromosele Enahoro, and a host of others.
June 12: IBB’s apology is acceptable, by Tonnie Iredia
For a person like myself who saw IBB as a smart, decisive and energetic leader, I have never believed that he wanted to or did annul the June 12 election because the events leading to that unfortunate end to the contest did not follow IBB’s modus operandi.
Activists refute allegations against PAP Coordinator
A group of Niger Delta youths has strongly rejected allegations of corruption and nepotism leveled against the Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr. Dennis Otuaro.
Why we removed Buhari’s govt in 1985 — IBB
Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, retd, has said that former Head of State, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, retd, was overthrown in 1985 because he personalised leadership.
Police shun Osun LG polls as PDP wins all seats
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo As Osun State conducted local government council elections across the state, low turnout of voters, as well as absence of security operatives in polling units highlighted the exercise. Although some wards and polling units witnessed a large turnout of voters, majority of the units where voting took place recorded low turnout […]
IBB’s Bombshell: Igbo not behind 1966 coup
In a historic revelation, 59 years after the 1966 coup, former military leader, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, IBB, has absolved the Igbo ethnic group from any blame for the events that led to the military mutiny that ousted then civilian administration led by Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa.
SDP a party of ideas – Adebayo
Leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Prince Adewole Adebayo has described the SDP as a party of ideas and discipline that can only accommodate those who believe in its ideas.
Inside Lagos GAC: The powerful political machine created by Tinubu in turmoil
The crisis rocking Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has escalated as
critics are challenging the continued existence of the Governor’s Advisory Council, GAC, a body created by President Bola Tinubu as governor, as an apex decision-making body in Lagos politics.
Tinubu, political structure and stand-off in Lagos Assembly
•The plot to force Speaker Meranda to resign•Opprobrium trails attempt to reinstate Obasa•The shifting tectonic plates By Jide Ajani The tectonic plates of the political construct of Lagos are shifting. At least, for now.For a state which prides itself as the only political entity with a continuity paradigm and a seemingly unassailable structural stability per […]
Exit of Adebanjo, EK Clark: Who steps into their big shoes in restructuring campaign?
The late Chiefs Ayo Adebanjo and Edwin Kiagbodo Clark shared a vision with late elder statesman, Chief Anthony Eromosele Enahoro, and a host of others.
NAFDAC’s raids find USAID-donated drugs in Nigeria markets, 11,000 shops shut
By Chioma Obinna Following the ongoing crackdown on illicit drug trade in major drug markets nationwide, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, yesterday, said it had shut down over 11,000 shops in Aba, Onitsha, and Idumota drug markets even as it has arrested 40 people linked to the sale of […]
