Fubara Knocks Wike, Pledges Support For Governor Bala Muhammed As PDP Crisis Deepens
Despite last week’s media clash between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his commitment to working collaboratively with the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum to steer the party in the right direction. This […]
“I’m Still the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly” – Mudashiru Obasa Declares
The embattled lawmaker, Mudashiru Obasa, has declared that he remains the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly until the “right thing is done.” Egalitarian Voice recalls that Obasa was impeached on January 13 by members of the Assembly over allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office. The impeachment also came in the […]
Ohanaeze Deals Fubara a Crushing Blow, Backs 27 Lawmakers in Rivers Power Struggle
Ohanaeze Deals Fubara a Crushing Blow, Backs 27 Lawmakers in Rivers Power Struggle A faction of Ohanaeze Ndigbo led by Chief Jackson Omenazu has slammed Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The group alleged that Fubara refused to allow due process of the law in the state. It could be recalled that the recent Ohanaeze election […]
Ibadan North Bye-Election: 20 APC Aspirants Vie to Succeed Late Akinremi
At least 20 aspirants from the All Progressives Congress (APC) have expressed interest in contesting the upcoming bye-election for the Ibadan North federal constituency seat, which became vacant following the death of Hon. Musliudeen Olaide Akinremi. Akinremi, who was serving his second term in office under the APC, passed away at the age of […]
JUST IN: Over 40,000 Opposition Members Defect to APC
Over 40,000 card-carrying members of various opposition parties have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina state. The mass defection took place at the State Government House, where the Governor received the new members with open arms. Governor Radda expressed his gratitude, stating, “Your decision to join our progressive movement strengthens our resolve […]
‘Impeached Lagos Speaker Obasa Arrives Abuja After Failed Bid To Meet Tinubu’
Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, arrived in Abuja on Sunday evening under the cover of night, sparking speculation about his next political moves. Sources who spoke with Westernpost revealed that Obasa flew into Abuja from the United Arab Emirates, where he reportedly failed to meet President Bola Tinubu. Witnesses […]
Here’s every executive order Donald Trump has signed since taking office Monday
President Trump began signing executive orders on his first day back in the White House that span from pardoning January 6 rioters to halting the TikTok ban. Trump started signing his first wave of executive orders around 7 p.m. Monday, after his swearing-in ceremony and a parade, and just before the evening’s inaugural balls that stretched well past midnight. […]
INEC Deletes 7, 746 Deceased Voters From Register
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has removed 7,746 deceased voters from the national voter register in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory as of December 2022. The Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Etta-Messi, who disclosed this to newsmen on Thursday, said a thorough cleaning of the voter register is usually done […]
LAGOS: Sanwo-Olu Reacts To Obasa‘s Impeachment
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, skipped the weekly executive council meeting on Monday, opting to stay at Lagos House, Marina, as the news of Speaker Mudashiru Obasa’s impeachment spread like wildfire across the state. The development was met with wild jubilation among staff of the Lagos State House of Assembly, the governor’s office, and state […]
Tinubu’s Economic Team Not Sharp Enough – SDP’s Adebayo
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 election, Oluwole Adebayo, has questioned the composition of President Bola Tinubu’s economic team. Adebayo, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, said that Tinubu’s economic team is not sharp enough and that it is far from being proactive. According to him, Tinubu does […]