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Decoding Donald Trump’s new official portrait [See Inauguration Day Schedule for Trump’s 2025 Presidential Swearing-in Today]

January 20, 2025 by Editor Leave a Comment

Serious. Ominous. A “message picture”. Those are some of the descriptions of Donald Trump’s newest official portrait, captured by his chief photographer, Daniel Torok. In the photo, the president-elect wears a stern expression, eyebrow cocked. “The official portrait of the president is the most printed, most seen image of the president, ever,” former White House photographer Eric … [Read more…]

PDP Leadership Crisis Continues as NWC Splits Over Rivers State Executive

January 18, 2025 by Editor Leave a Comment

The main opposition party in the country, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seems to be sinking deeper into the mire of implosion as discordant tunes and flying court orders appear to dog every step in its attempt to stay strong in their quest to wrest power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) come 2027. … [Read more…]

Appeal Court Reaffirms Julius Abure as LP National Chairman

January 18, 2025 by Editor Leave a Comment

The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has reiterated that Julius Abure remains the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). A three-member panel of the appellate court in a judgement delivered by Justice Hamma Barka, held that its judgement of November 13, 2024, which recognised Abure as national chairman subsists and has not … [Read more…]

Ondo Governor Dissolves State Executive Council

January 15, 2025 by Editor Leave a Comment

Governor Aiyedatiwa has dissolved the Ondo Executive Council, retaining the Attorney General and Finance Commissioner due to critical duties. The Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Wednesday, approved the dissolution of the State Executive Council, with immediate effect. However, the Governor exempted two members of the cabinet from the dissolution. They are the … [Read more…]

Ex Governor Ortom nominated BOT member by Benue PDP

January 15, 2025 by Editor Leave a Comment

The Benue State Working Committee (SWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has nominated Chief Samuel Ortom as a member of the party’s Board of Trustees (BOT). The nomination was contained in a statement by Mr. Tim Nyor, state publicity secretary in Makurdi, yesterday. PDP said the decision was necessitated by the expiration of the … [Read more…]

Why We Impeached Ex Speaker Obasa –Lawmaker

January 15, 2025 by Editor Leave a Comment

Abiodun Tobun, representing Epe Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, stated that lawmakers impeached Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker to preserve the House’s “sanctity” and “integrity.” Speaking to reporters, Tobun explained that the unanimous decision of the 40-member Assembly led to the election of Mojisola Lasbat Meranda as the new Speaker. “The Constitution empowers the … [Read more…]

Obasa’s Impeachment was Self-inflicted – Political Analyst

January 14, 2025 by Editor Leave a Comment

A political analyst, Jide Ojo, has described the impeachment of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa as a self-inflicted own goal. Ojo, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, said that snide remarks at Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu may have counted as one of Obasa offences that earned him … [Read more…]

Uncertainty in PDP over position of National Secretary as party’s secretariat resumes today

January 13, 2025 by Editor Leave a Comment

…Anyanwu, Ude-Okoye lay claims to position of National Secretary Uncertainty in PDP over position of National Secretary as party’s secretariat resumes today As work resumes on Monday following the Christmas and New Year holidays, stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are scrambling to prevent a potential showdown at the national secretariat. This comes as … [Read more…]

Why I dissolved state exco members – Gov Umo Eno

January 12, 2025 by Editor Leave a Comment

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has stated that the dissolution of the State Executive Council was necessitated by the need to rejig it and have a new beginning, not to sack its members. Speaking at the valedictory dinner for the EXCO members, he described it as a deeply emotional moment for him, saying … [Read more…]

Bauchi: Gov. Bala Mohammed Fires Five Commissioners

January 7, 2025 by Editor Leave a Comment

Governor Bala Mohammed has sacked five Commissioners from the Bauchi State Executive Council. He also sent the names of eight people to security agencies for clearance and subsequent confirmation by the State House of Assembly for appointment Commissioners. The Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Bauchi State Governor, Mukhtar Gidado, disclosed this in a … [Read more…]

BREAKING: Justin Trudeau Resigns As Canada’s Prime Minister

January 6, 2025 by Editor Leave a Comment

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday, saying he will leave office as soon as the ruling Liberal party chooses a new leader after months of slumping polls and internal division. “I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister, after the party selects its next leader,” Trudeau, who has been … [Read more…]

El-Rufai Debunks News of Defection to PDP

January 6, 2025 by Editor Leave a Comment

Former Kaduna Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has denied allegations that he has defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a post on his X account at the weekend, El-Rufai dismissed the claims as “patent lies” and revealed that he has instructed his lawyers to take legal action against … [Read more…]