In a directive that has stirred intense national discussion, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police officers attached to Very Important Persons (VIPs), including business moguls, political leaders, traditional rulers, and other influential individuals who have long benefited from state-funded personal security. This decision marks one of the boldest security policy shifts […]
By: Emeka Chukwuma Nigeria’s political tension reached a new threshold this week as Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, a senior figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), issued a dramatic public appeal alleging that democracy in the country is under severe threat. His statement follows an escalating internal power struggle that has divided the PDP and triggered
By Chinedu Okafor The political landscape in Nigeria rarely sleeps. On November 15, 2025, former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose celebrated his 65th birthday in Lagos, an event that immediately drew national attention—not just for the festivity, but for the high-profile political figures associated with the gathering. Reports and social media posts linked former Senate
By Chinedu Okafor Reports circulated across several social media platforms and blogs claiming that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had expelled three notable figures — Nyesom Wike, former Governor of Rivers State; Ayodele Fayose, former Governor of Ekiti State; and Samuel Anyanwu, the former National Secretary of the PDP. The alleged expulsion immediately triggered national
ByAmina Yusuf The recent confrontation between Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike and a naval officer in Abuja has captured nationwide attention. During a routine inspection at a disputed land site in Gaduwa District, Lieutenant A. M. Yerima of the Nigerian Navy reportedly blocked access to the property, leading to a verbal clash with
By Chukwuma Obi Awka, November 8, 2025 — The political heartbeat of Nigeria’s Southeast, Anambra State, once again takes center stage as millions of citizens cast their votes to decide the next governor. The 2025 governorship election has drawn massive attention across the country, marked by enthusiasm, tension, and strong competition among the leading political
On Saturday, November 8, 2025, the people of Anambra State headed to the polls in the highly anticipated off-cycle governorship election, widely referred to as “Anambra Decides 2025.” With over 2.8 million registered voters, the election represents a critical moment not only for the state’s leadership but also as a measure of democratic maturity in
By Chinelo Okafor Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has once again drawn attention with his latest statement ahead of the November 8, 2025 Anambra governorship election. Addressing journalists in Agulu, Obi reaffirmed his support for the Labour Party’s candidate while describing all the other contestants as his friends.
By Chidi Nwankwo Introduction Tension is brewing within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as some lawmakers from Nigeria’s Southeast region have threatened to boycott the upcoming national convention over alleged marginalization in the selection of the next National Woman Leader. The development has sparked renewed debate about internal democracy, regional balance, and gender inclusion within
By John Adepoju Introduction In a dramatic legal twist that threatens to reshape the internal dynamics of Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Federal High Court in Abuja has barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognizing or acting upon the outcome of the party’s forthcoming national convention. The order,
