PDP HQ Drama: Rival National Secretaries Clash as Police Monitor Protests
Police officers were present at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national headquarters on Monday as tensions rose over the position of National Secretary. Samuel Anyawu, the embattled secretary, and Ude Okoye, declared the rightful occupant by the Court of Appeal, were both expected to resume duties. Supporters of Anyawu staged protests, chanting their loyalty, as […]
Former Aide to Ex-Governor El-Rufai Charged with ₦155m Money Laundering by ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has charged Muhammad Sa’idu, a former aide to ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State, with alleged money laundering. Sa’idu, who previously served as commissioner for local government affairs, chief of staff, and commissioner of finance, is facing a two-count charge alongside Ibrahim Muktar, a staff […]
PDP Names Ude-Okoye as National Secretary, Anyanwu Vows Supreme Court Challenge
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially recognized Hon. Sunday Ude-Okoye as its national secretary following a Court of Appeal ruling. However, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, the embattled former secretary, has challenged the decision, filing an appeal for a stay of execution and taking the case to the Supreme Court. National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba stated […]
Peter Obi Claims Threats to His Life After Criticizing Tinubu’s Government
Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has alleged threats to his life following criticisms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration in his New Year message. The allegations were sparked by a statement from APC spokesperson Felix Morka, who reportedly claimed Obi had “crossed the line” and should expect consequences. In his New Year address, Obi criticized […]
Senate Halts Plenary to Prioritize ₦49.7 Trillion 2025 Budget, Sets January 31 for Passage
The Senate announced plans to suspend plenary for two weeks starting January 14, 2025, to focus on reviewing the proposed ₦49.7 trillion 2025 budget. This timeline will allow Appropriation sub-committees from both chambers to conduct detailed considerations. Senator Solomon Adeola, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, stated that January 31 is tentatively set for […]
Suspected Killer of FUNAAB Student Missing from Lagos Prisons, Investigation Reveals
Ayomide Adeleye, who confessed to killing his neighbor and friend, Christianah Idowu, is reportedly not in any Lagos correctional facility, according to findings by FIJ. Initially arrested in September and remanded by court order, rumors of his release surfaced in December, sparking concerns about the case’s progress. Investigations revealed that two individuals named Ayomide Adeleye […]
President Tinubu Named Finalist for OCCRP’s 2024 Corrupt Person of the Year
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been listed among the five finalists for the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project’s (OCCRP) 2024 Corrupt Person of the Year award. Tinubu ranked third in votes, trailing Kenyan President William Ruto and former Indonesian President Joko Widodo. The OCCRP, which compiled the list from over 55,000 nominations, highlighted Tinubu’s […]
JUST IN: “Spend Time Fixing Nigeria, Not Traveling Abroad” – Peter Obi Criticizes Tinubu’s 180 Days of Foreign Trips
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, criticized President Bola Tinubu for spending over 30% of his 580 days in office on foreign trips, with over 30 visits to 16 countries recorded. Speaking in Abuja, Obi urged Tinubu to shift focus to Nigeria’s challenges, suggesting he spend 72 days in 2025 visiting all 36 states. […]
Tinubu’s 15% Inflation Target for 2025 Is Unrealistic, Says Economist Bismarck Rewane
Bismarck Rewane, Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, has described President Bola Tinubu’s goal to lower Nigeria’s inflation rate to 15% by 2025 as “aspirational” and “bullish.” Speaking on Channels Television, Rewane stated that a more realistic projection would see inflation drop from the current 34.6% to around 25–27%, rather than the optimistic 15%. […]
Rivers Crisis Deepens as Wike Accuses Elder Statesman and Former Governor Odili of Bias
The political tension in Rivers State escalated on Sunday as FCT Minister Nyesom Wike accused former Governor Peter Odili of siding with current Governor Siminalayi Fubara instead of mediating the conflict. Speaking at a thanksgiving service in Port Harcourt for Martin Amaewhule, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Wike criticized Odili for his […]