Category archives: Politics

Phrank Shaibu, the Special Assistant on Communications to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has labeled the symbol on President Bola Tinubu’s signature cap design as a representation of oppression. In a statement titled “De-cap-itated!” released on Monday, Shaibu criticized Tinubu’s leadership after one year in office, arguing that he has failed both his supporters and […]

Governor Godwin Obaseki has declared the upcoming September 21 Edo governorship election as a “do or die” affair, following the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) refusal to sign the Peace Accord. Obaseki expressed concerns over the involvement of police, whom he accused of working for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and arresting PDP members without evidence. […]

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reiterated that he will not apologize for threatening governors who interfere in the political crisis in Rivers State. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Friday, Wike expressed his unwavering stance against any governor meddling in the affairs of Rivers State. Wike’s remarks come […]

Umar Iliya Damagum, the acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has spoken out about the internal challenges facing the party. In a recent interview, Damagum addressed criticisms he has received, explaining that he inherited a fragmented party after successive election defeats in 2019 and 2023. Despite the party’s struggles to regain national […]

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has boldly dared any Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governor or leader to publicly call him a mole. During an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television, Wike asserted that he had formally notified the PDP at both the state and national levels before accepting his […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chapter in Ijumu Local Government Area, Kogi State, has dismissed claims that Senator Dino Melaye has been suspended from the party. In a statement issued on Friday by Ijumu LGA PDP Chairman, Olorunmaiye Olabode, the party declared that the suspension letter was forged and part of a plot by external […]

Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie is facing criticism after endorsing Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, in the upcoming Edo State gubernatorial election. In a video that has gone viral, Johnson-Okojie is seen campaigning for Okpebholo at a rally, urging attendees to support the APC candidate. She highlighted the need for change in Edo […]

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its handling of subsidy removal reforms. Obi expressed concerns that the government might extend its subsidy cuts to essential services, jokingly suggesting they might even charge for air. In an interview with News Central TV, Obi demanded transparency […]

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has expressed his openness to collaborating with other politicians, including former NNPP presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, for the 2027 elections. Obi emphasized that any collaboration must focus on improving the lives of citizens rather than mere political gains. In an interview with News Central, […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Senator Dino Melaye following accusations of engaging in anti-party activities. According to a letter obtained by Punch on Friday, the suspension was executed by the Ayetoro/Iluagba Ward 1 executive committee after reviewing findings from a disciplinary investigation into Melaye’s conduct. The decision comes as Melaye’s recent actions were […]