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IBB: We Overthrew Buhari/Idiagbon Because Of Their Holier-Than-Thou Attitude

General Muhammadu Buhari and Brigadier Tunde Idiagbon
General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, the former military head of state, has revealed that his holier-than-thou rhetoric was one of the factors that led to his leadership in toppling General Muhammadu Buhari as Head of State in 1985. In his latest book, “A JOURNEY IN SERVICE – An Autobiography,” Babangida, widely known as IBB, accused Buhari of spying on his calls for a variety of reasons. Babangida served as Buhari’s Chief of Army Staff. Buhari had overthrown Shehu Shagari’s civilian administration in a coup on December 31, 1983. He said in the book that he was also unhappy with the administrationRead More

Ekiti PDP, APC Trade Blame Over Violence, Looting

APC vs PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) engaged in recriminations at the weekend over the violence that erupted in the state in the wake of theRead More

2023 Presidency Behind Umahi’s Reported Defection Move

The Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi
Our ticket not up for grabs by defectors – APC source Political permutations ahead of the 2023 presidential election may be behind the reported move by Ebonyi State Governor, DavidRead More

Amid Nigerian Army’s Operation Crocodile Smile, Lekki Shootings Attract Global Rage

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai; activist, Aisha Yesufu and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State
The take-off of the army’s Operation Crocodile Smile amid the #EndSARS protests and the shooting of unarmed protesters in the Lekki area of Lagos, have attracted public outcry. Barely fiveRead More

2023: Ohanaeze Youths Urge South-East Govs To Immediately Join APC

Ohanaeze Ndigbo
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council, has urged governors of the South-East to join the ruling All Progressives Congress. The group said it was apparent that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)Read More

If I’m Supported Like BBNaija Housemates, I’ll Surely Become Nigeria’s Next President – Yul Edochie

Nigerian actor, Yul Edochie
Nollywood actor cum politician, Yul Edochie has hinted on contesting for the presidency and also becoming the best Nigerian President. Reacting to a tweet in which a follower pushed himRead More

I Won’t Challenge Obaseki’s Victory At Tribunal – Ize-Iyamu

Governor Godwin Obaseki vs Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu
To continue pre-election cases against the Edo governor The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the September 19 Edo State governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has disclosed thatRead More

Abaribe Accuses Buhari Of Engaging In Endless Blame Game

Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe
The Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe, yesterday said President Muhammadu Buhari has continuously blamed past presidents for challenges faced by the country but doesn’t want to be blamed for hisRead More

With 14 Days Left To Challenge Obaseki’s Victory, Ize-Iyamu Weighs Options

Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the recently conducted Edo State governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, and the other candidates that lost in the election have continuedRead More

Tinubu: Without True Federalism, Nigeria’s Unity Will Constantly Be Shaken

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu
Says true federalism path to true nationhood Commends Fasoranti’s contribution to nation-building The National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Tinubu has said without true federalism being implementedRead More

“It Will Be Sin Against God If I Don’t Thank Nyesom Wike” – Governor Obaseki

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State
Governor Godwin Obaseki has thanked Governor Nyesom Wike for standing by him and playing a huge role in his re-election as the Governor of Edo state. Obaseki who visited WikeRead More