Abdullahi Ganduje, the national chairman of the APC, was recently suspended by the executive members of his ward in Dawakin-Tofa LGA of Kano state, northwest Nigeria But Felix Morka, the national spokesperson of the APC, reiterated that the pronouncement of the party’s chieftains in Gandjue’s ward does not hold water Morka asserted that “we are … Read more
“Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones.” – Shannon Alder Great men are known to move hearts in the same manner that they shake their world with great impact. That is why, when they pass on, they are celebrated and cannot be forgotten. Today, the sun sets on a great life well lived, as the … Read more
After much waiting and anticipation, the PDP had its NEC meeting on Thursday, April 18, in Abuja During the NEC meeting, the PDP commended all working organs within its ranks as well as party members for their efforts to keep the platform in unity However, the PDP decried what it called bad leadership and ill-implemented … Read more
Nyesom Wike, the FCT minister, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state and other members of the G5 group have reunited in a video The group met after the PDP NEC resolved to extend the tenure of the acting chairman of the party, Umar Damagum Some Nigerians have reacted to the video, recalling how lots of … Read more
Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has been said to be having an upper hand ahead of his predecessor, Nyesom Wike PDP chieftain Rilwan Olanrewaju made the claim while commenting on the rift between the governor and his godfather in an interview with TheTalk.NG According to the PDP chieftain, Rivers people don’t joke with their governor, and … Read more
Amid the crisis rocking the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), there are claims that those behind the purported suspension of Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje are not members of the ruling party. A group, the National Coalition Against Terrorism, made the assertion during a press conference on Thursday, April 18. Another court nullifies Ganduje’s suspension … Read more
Umar Damagum, the acting national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has retained his position in the umbrella party. According to The Cable, the opposition PDP had its 98th National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at the secretariat of the party in Abuja on Thursday, where Damagum reportedly retained his position in the party. Damagum … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared the former governor of Kogi state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, wanted over alleged financial crimes worth N80 billion. In a Facebook post on Thursday, April 18, the anti-graft agency urged anyone who knows the whereabouts of the former governor to contact its office or the police. EFCC … Read more
The fact that Nyesom Wike did not attend the PDD NEC meeting on Thursday, April 18, came as a surprise to many This was as the much-talked-about NEC meeting was suspected by many political commentators as the stage for a showdown between Wike and Atiku Abubakar However, while Wike failed to attend the meeting for … Read more
TheTalk.NG journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro and government policy FCT, Abuja – Samuel Nwanosike, the chairperson of Ikwerre local government area of Rivers State, Thursday, April 18, allegedly led thugs to disrupt the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja. Nwanosike is allegedly … Read more
The Tinubu-led administration has said that ethnic agitators calling for secession in Nigeria will pay a heavy threat President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, April 17, in Abuja noted that his government will deal with such persons causing unrest in the country Tinubu, speaking with Afenifere leaders in Abuja, added that it is his foremost endeavour … Read more
The PDP Reform Vanguard led Nigerian youths to demand the immediate resignation of Ambassador Iliya Damagum, the acting chairman of the PDP The group also called for the sanctioning of FCT minister Nyesom Wike for alleged anti-party activities It urged the PDP NEC to take decisive action to remove Damagum from his position and replace … Read more
At a PDP meeting, Senator Dino Melaye criticised Samuel Ortom, questioning the former governor for attending the party’s key event after his alleged anti-party activities in 2023 Melaye is a notable ally of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the PDP in the 2019 and 2023 polls TheTalk.NG recalls that Ortom and some top … Read more
Olumide Akpata, the gubernatorial candidate of the Labour Party, has been invited by the police in Edo for interrogation The police invitation is not unconnected to the recent violence that erupted in UNIBENwhen Akpata visited the institution The spokesman of the police command, Chidi Nwabuzor, said the invitation was served to the former NBA boss … Read more
FCT, Abuja – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Reform Vanguard has led thousands of Nigerian youths to the headquarters of the main opposition party in Abuja to demand the immediate resignation of the acting chairman, Ambassador Iliya Damagun. The youths besieged the party headquarters before its scheduled National Economic Council (NEC) meeting on Thursday, April 18. PDP group … Read more
TheTalk.NG journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics and elections in Nigeria. Kano, Kano state – The federal high court, Kano, has nullified the suspension of the All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje. According to a judgement which was delivered on Wednesday, April 17, but seen by TheTalk.NG … Read more
Foolowing the drama that have trailed the efforts of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to probe and and arrest former Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has made known his position. In a statement on Thursday, April 18, Fagbemi, called on … Read more
The speaker of the Kaduna House of Assembly, Yusuf Liman, has warned the son of Nasir El-Rufai, Bello, against his use of threat against the state’s legislature Speaker Liman on Wednesday, April 17, claimed that Bello has resorted to social media threat to stopm his father’s probe by the House However, the speaker said nothing … Read more
Things are getting from bad to worse in Kano state for Abdullahi Ganduje, the national chairman of the APC As at Wednesday, April 17, one of Ganduje’s sons, Abdulazeez, visited the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission Abdulazeez’s mission was to lend his support to the agency and the state government for investigating his … Read more
TheTalk.NG journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro and government policy. FCT, Abuja – The tenure of the acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Umar Damagum has been extended. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said the decision was taken by the PDP National Caucus to … Read more
TheTalk.NG journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics and elections in Nigeria. FCT, Abuja – Dino Melaye, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 Kogi governorship election, has carpeted former governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom. The condemnation happened when major stakeholders of the north-central geopolitical zone of … Read more
Salihu Moh Lukman, a former APC national vice-chairman, criticised the party’s NWC for its stance on the suspension of the national chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje Lukman warned against disrespecting the court order which suspended Ganduje and asked the former Kano governor to focus on local issues he is dealing with rather than involving President Tinubu … Read more
TheTalk.NG journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public journalism. Lokoja, Kogi state – A state high court sitting in Lokoja on Wednesday, April 17, restrained the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from arresting, detaining and prosecuting the former governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello. As reported by Channels Television, … Read more
TheTalk.NG journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public journalism. FCT, Abuja – Sporadic gunshots rented the air as Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi state departed the residence of Yahaya Bello, his predecessor, on Wednesday, April 17. Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had stormed Bello’s residence to … Read more
Youths in the ruling APC rallied at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja to express support for Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje amidst his purported suspension The APC Democratic Front, representing the youths, praised Ganduje’s leadership for the party’s success in elections nationwide, warning imposters to stay away from the party The youths affirmed their unwavering support … Read more
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has suggested that Nigeria needs to return to the parliamentary system of government where the president can relate with the masses regularly. Obi made this submission during a lecture at Harvard Law School in Boston, Massachusetts, USA on Tuesday, April 16. The former Anambra governor opined … Read more
TheTalk.NG journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public journalism. Lokoja, Kogi state – Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the governor of Kogi state, has visited his embattled predecessor, Yahaya Bello. Ododo’s visit happened amid a heavy security crackdown on the former governor’s Abuja home. Governor Ododo stands with his mentor, Yahaya … Read more
Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, has responded to the presence of the EFCC operatives at his residence Bello, who spoke through his media office in a statement, called on President Bola Tinubu to call the EFCC to order to follow the law According to the embattled former governor, the court has restrained … Read more
A group within the PDP has called on the National Executive Committee to prevail on Atiku Abubakar to drop his presidential ambition in 2027 and suspend Nyesom Wike.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has laid siege to arrest Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of Kogi state. In a video posted by AIT on Wednesday, April 17, the anti-graft agency operatives stormed the former governor’s residence in Wuse Zone 4, Federal Capital Territory (FCT). See the video here: Source: TheTalk.NG