Politics

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has demanded the unconditional release of former Special Adviser on Media to Kano State Governor, Salihu Tanko Yakasai from detention.According to the victim's father and…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded the “immediate and unconditional release” of Salihu Yakasai, son of elder statesman, Tanko Yakasai, from security custody.Yakasai, according to his father, was arrested by the Department…

The Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has sacked his Special Adviser on Media, Salihu Tanko Yakasai over “his continued unguarded comments and utterances which are deemed contrary to the stand of the All Progressive Congress…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has been awarded the "African Peace and Security Leader of the Year 2020".The award was conferred at the 9th edition of the African Leadership Person of the Year Awards organised by the African…

In this piece, Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to former President Jonathan, Dr Doyin Okupe explained that he would run for president in 2023 if banditry, kidnapping, herdsmen ravaging of the southwest and Boko Haram, all…

The National Auditor of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Adamu Mustapha, has denied accusing the National Chairman of the party, Prince Uche Secondus of financial impropriety.Mustapha said this when he addressed newsmen on Thursday in…

The Niger State Government says the Federal Government has abandoned the state as it battles to secure the release of the 27 students and 15 staff of Government Science College (GSC), Kagara abducted last Wednesday.Speaking on Thursday,…

The Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Prof. Itse Sagay, says he is afraid that the new Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa may not be given the free hand to…

Apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has warned that those making inflammatory utterances capable of putting Igbo people in danger must desist from doing so.President-General of Ohanaeze, Prof. George Obiozor stated this at a…

Former Special Assistant on New Media to ex-President Jonathan, Reno Omokri has said that the former president would not pick Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai as running mate in the 2023 presidential election.He further…

A former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh, has recounted his experience in prison custody, saying he "fought with demons".He spoke when some PDP faithful received him at the party…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described Senator Smart Adeyemi’s verbal attack on Abia State governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu as irresponsible.The party stated this in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola…

The Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, has begged Fulani herdsmen against wielding AK-47 rifles after he was heavily criticised for saying that they carried the weapons for self-defence.He made the appeal at the Galambi…

As Northern Nigeria continues to grapple with banditry and associated ills like kidnapping, President Muhammadu Buhari has been offered an opportunity to bring it all to an end.A masked bandit told Daily Trust that the president should…

Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja Archdiocese, Cardinal John Onaiyekan says criminals must show genuine evidence of repentance before qualifying for amnesty from the government.He said that while he was in support of forgiving…

The Chief Judge of Ondo State, Justice Olanrewaju Akeredolu, has sworn in Governor Rotimi Akeredolu for a second term in office.The swearing-in ceremony held at the International Culture and Events Centre, Akure, the state capital on…

The governors of the South-West geopolitical zone have vowed to deploy every legal means to protect the residents of the region.The Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum and Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu SAN  disclosed this…

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has flayed Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom for calling his Bauchi State counterpart, Senator Bala Mohammed a "terrorist" over his support for herdsmen.Ortom had made…

The Abia State Government says Senator for Kogi West, Senator Smart Adeyemi is suffering from "mental illness".Chief Press Secretary to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, Mr. Onyebuchi Ememanka, made the assertion in a statement in Umuahia on…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership in the Senate betrayed Nigerians by clearing the former service chiefs for ambassadorial portfolios despite reports of crime against humanity…

Did the activities of militants in the Niger Delta qualify as crime? Hell Yes! Militancy and kidnapping were a profitable pursuit in that oil-rich region in the early 2000s. Kidnapping as an organised venture entered our national lexicon at…

The Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong says farmers also carry AK-47 rifles like herdsmen in a bid to protect themselves, noting that self-help must be discouraged.He stated this while proffering solutions to the lingering…

Former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has faulted Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom for tagging his Bauchi State counterpart, Senator Bala Mohammed a "terrorist", describing the comment as "uncharitable".Fani-Kayode…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has waded into the rift between Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed and his Benue State counterpart, Samuel Ortom.Both gladiators are members of the PDP.The feud started after…

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, says his people do not hate Fulani people but are against terrorists, killer herdsmen, and other criminal elements.He stated this while addressing journalists in the state capital, Makurdi on…

The South-East Governors Forum has waded into the impasse between the Imo government and the state’s former governor, Sen. Rochas Okorocha.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that a squabble ensued between both sides’ supporters on…

The Imo State Police Command says it has released Senator for Imo West, Senator Rochas Okorocha.The command's Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Orlando Ikeokwu made the revelation on Monday while speaking on Channels Television's…

Former Minister of State for Works, Senator Dayo Adeyeye says National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is the perfect replacement for President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.Adeyeye leads ‘South West Agenda…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is grief-stricken by the death of its former National Legal Adviser, Barr. Victor Kwon.In a Sunday statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, the party described…

Former Governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha was arrested for allegedly using thugs to break into his Royal Spring Palm Apartment sealed by the state government.The Imo State Police Command disclosed this while confirming the…