Adebayo Confirms Talks with Atiku, Obi on Possible SDP Defection — Obi Still in Labour, Says Tanko
SDP presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, says prominent opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party (LP) candidate Peter Obi, are in talks to join the Social Democratic Party ahead of the 2027 polls. “People are joining my party, and we are welcoming them… El-Rufai, Atiku Abubakar, and […]
Senator Karimi Warns Ndume: Stop Ethnic Rhetoric, Insecurity Consumes Over 50% of Nigeria’s Revenue
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Services, Senator Sunday Karimi, has raised alarm over the immense financial burden that insecurity continues to place on Nigeria, disclosing that more than half of the country’s revenue in recent years has been channeled into combating terrorism and insurgency. In a statement issued Tuesday in Abuja, the lawmaker representing […]
“Respect Our Structure or Step Aside,” SDP Chairmen Warn El-Rufai, New Members
The Forum of Social Democratic Party (SDP) Chairmen has issued a firm warning to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and other high-profile defectors, urging them to respect the party’s constitution and existing leadership. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, Lagos SDP Chairman Femi Olaniyi, alongside 25 state chairmen, said the party […]
Anambra 2025: “Nicholas Ukachukwu Wins APC Governorship Ticket for Anambra, Declares: “I’m Ready to Father Myself”
Nicholas Ukachukwu has emerged as the flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the upcoming Anambra State governorship election slated for November 8, 2025. The result of the keenly watched primary election was officially declared by the Chairman of the APC Electoral Committee and Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, on Sunday. […]
JUST IN: “Return the N5 Billion Now, Meranda,” Lagos Speaker Obasa Demands Amid Spending Dispute
Lagos Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has demanded the return of N5 billion approved by his short-lived successor, Mojisola Meranda, for vehicle purchases. Sources told Peoples Gazette that Ms Meranda authorized the withdrawal for 40 Toyota Land Cruiser SUVs just days after replacing Mr Obasa as speaker on January 13. “Obasa is angry that Meranda approved N5 […]
“I Am Still Speaker” – Ousted Lagos Speaker Obasa Returns with Heavy Security Amid Crisis
The leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly escalated on Thursday as ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa returned to the Assembly Complex under heavy security. His supporters gathered outside, chanting in his favor. Obasa was removed on January 13, 2025, through a two-thirds majority vote over alleged misconduct, with Mojisola Meranda succeeding him as […]
“I Am Being Punished for Rejecting Akpabio’s Advances” – Kogi Senator Alleges
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of targeting her in the Senate after she refused his alleged sexual advances. Speaking in an interview with Arise TV on Friday, she said, “Mine is the case of a student being punished by a lecturer for refusing to sleep with him.” Tensions […]
Senator Natasha Sues Senate President Akpabio for Defamation, Seeks ₦100bn in Damages
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a defamation lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio at the Federal Capital Territory High Court. Also named in the suit are Akpabio’s senior legislative aide, Mfon Patrick. The lawsuit stems from a Facebook post by Patrick, allegedly made at Akpabio’s direction, which mocked Akpoti-Uduaghan’s appearance and questioned her competence as […]
Ribadu Dismisses El-Rufai’s Allegations, Denies 2031 Presidential Ambition
National Security Adviser (NSA) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has refuted allegations by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, that he is behind El-Rufai’s troubles with anti-graft agencies and the Kaduna State House of Assembly. El-Rufai claimed Ribadu was targeting perceived political obstacles to a 2031 presidential bid. In response, Ribadu stated he is too focused on […]
Drama in Lagos Assembly: DSS, Police Seal Speaker’s Office as Ex-Speaker Obasa Fights Impeachment in Court
In the early hours of Monday, operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS) and the Nigeria Police sealed the offices of Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mojisola Meranda, her deputy, and the clerk. Armed personnel took control of the premises, frisking passersby. This development follows the legal challenge by former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, […]