A group in the North Central has rallied support for David Ombugadu to emerge as PDP chairman The group, under the aegis of PDP Frontliners declared that Ombugadu has all it takes to succeed Iyorchia Ayu and lead the party to greater heights This came amid calls for the removal of the PDP acting chairman … Read more
Abdulrasheed Kashamu, son of the late Senator Buruji Kshamu, on Wednesday, April 10, distributed rice and noodles as well as cash gifts to over 4000 residents of Ijebu Igbo in Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun state. This is just as Kashamu, who represents Ijebu North constituency 1 at Ogun State House of Assembly, … Read more
The rift between Governor Godwin Obaseki has opened an avenue for many to ask why governors and deputies fallout when it comes to succession Among the reasons are suspicion and lack of trust on the part of governors towards their deputies Other issues Godfatherism and power rotation factor which are most times out of the … Read more
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has slammed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his remarks on the coastal road projects Umahi stated on Tuesday, April 9, that Atiku knows nothing about the ongoing projects embarked on by the ministry According to the minister, the projects are of utmost economic importance because they connect major parts … Read more
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano has been advised to embark on a comprehensive probe of administrations in the state This call was made to Governor Yusuf by the Coalition for Truth and Justice (CTJ) on Monday, April 8 The CTJ specifically urged the governor to include the tenure of former Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso in his … Read more
Nigerians in the northern region are regretting that they voted for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2023 elections This was the submission of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) during a chat with reporters on Tuesday, April 9 The spokesman of the forum, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, noted that in the next general elections, the north will … Read more
The Labour Party has alleged that the president of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, is working with the APC to bring about instability within its ranks As the LP claimed, Ajaero is doing this because he has an ambition to run for the presidency come 2027 In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 9, the LP … Read more
Kashim Shettima, the vice president of Nigeria, has called on Nigerians to continue to put President Bola Tinubu in their prayers The vice president said it was the duty of every responsible citizen to pray for the leadership of their countries Shettima said Tinubu is aware of the numerous challenges facing the country and expressed … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has again expressed confidence in his economic move to transform the country for the better The president said he believed that the first name of Nigeria is Spirit and that the last name of the country is Can Do Tinubu then recalled how he revealed the new name to investors at the … Read more
The PDP flagbearer in the 2023 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, has knocked President Bola Tinubu on the award of the Lagos-Calabar highway project Atiku, in a statement on Tuesday, April 2, challenged the presidency to reveal the cost of the project to Nigerians and why N1.06tn was released for the pilot phase of 6% The … Read more
The Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin is ill and not physically fit to rule as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The Otun-Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Abimbola Ajibola, stated this on Tuesday. Details emerge on why the Olubadan-designate can’t be king Photo Credit: Rashidi Ladoja, Olubadan of IbadanSource: Twitter Olubadan stool became vacant after the demise of … Read more
Omobayo Godwins, the new deputy governor of Edo state, has offered reasons for dumping the Labour Party for the PDP The 37-year-old, who was sworn in on Monday, April 8, explained this in an interview on a national television TheTalk.NG reports that Godwins was sworn in shortly after the Edo state house of assembly impeached … Read more
Nigerians have reacted to the appointment of Godwins Omodayo as the new Edo state deputy governor Governor Godwin Obaseki said the Edo state house of assembly provided checks and balances in impeaching Philip Shaibu The impeachment of Shaibu was described as the only achievement of Governor Obaseki for eight years TheTalk.NG journalist Adekunle Dada has … Read more
The newly appointed Edo state deputy governor, Marvellous Godwins Omobayo, has explained the reason why he was chosen to replace the impeached, Philip Shaibu Omobayo quoted Governor Godwin Obaseki as saying the decision to choose him to replace Shaibu came from God He said according to history, nobody from Akoko-Edo has ever served as deputy … Read more
Some PDP federal lawmakers have expressed their readiness to dump the party should the acting national chairman, Umar Damagum, not resign The PDP House of Reps members said Damagum has handed over the structure of the party to the ruling APC and demanded his resignation with immediate effect According to the lawmakers, the chairman of … Read more
Armed gunmen reportedly stormed the home of a governorship candidate in Rivers state and whisked him away to an unknown destination According to reports, the unknown gunmen abducted Sobomabo Jackrich, killed two people found with him and went away with their remains The spokesperson for the Rivers state police command, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the development … Read more
TheTalk.NG journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics and governance in Nigeria. Benin City, Edo state – A few hours after the impeachment of Philip Shaibu, Marvellous Omobayo Godwins was on Monday, April 8, sworn in as the deputy governor of Edo state. As reported by Channels Television, Justice Daniel … Read more
Embattled Edo politician, Philip Shaibu, has thanked the people of the state “for standing by me under these troubling circumstances as the deputy governor of Edo state” In an address seen by TheTalk.NG shortly after his impeachment, Shaibu said despite his removal, he remains resolute The governorship hopeful stated that his removal by the Edo … Read more
TheTalk.NG journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics and governance in Nigeria. Benin City, Edo state – Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, has picked Marvellous Omobayo Godwin as his deputy. This comes hours after the impeachment of Philip Shaibu. Omobayo’s inauguration is also set to take place on Monday, April … Read more
TheTalk.NG journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics and governance in Nigeria. Benin City, Edo state – The Edo state house of assembly, on Monday, April 8, impeached the state’s deputy governor, Philip Shaibu. More to follow… Source: TheTalk.NG
The Labour Party has called on security agencies to foil a meeting planned by the Nigeria Labour Congress According to the LP, the meeting, which is supposed to address Julius Abure’s leadership and possibly replace him with a caretaker committee, might degenerate into violence The opposition party claims that the meeting is being planned by … Read more
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern about the proposed Lagos-Calabar highway project restarted by the Bola Tinubu administration TheTalk.NG reports that Atiku said the 700-kilometre road project was intended to cajole the Nigerian masses The opposition leader lamented that the road project looked dubious, with all the hallmarks of a white elephant project TheTalk.NG journalist … Read more
Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, has dismissed the report that he was planning to dump the party over its leadership crisis. He said he was in for a peaceful resolution of the crisis rocking the opposition. Peter Obi made the clarification on Sunday after donating a borehole to the Pantami Sheep Market … Read more
Regarding the Rivers chapter of the PDP, things are beginning to change, especially for FCT Minister Nyesom Wike This is as Governor Siminalayi Fubara is becoming stronger in his influence, which is a big issue to Wike’s camp In fact, there are reasons to believe that what used to be Wike’s powerful political dynasty seems … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto state has called for a thorough investigation of the alleged stampede at Aliyu Wamakko’s residence. Wamakko is a former governor of the state and is currently the senator representing Sokoto North senatorial district in the national assembly. PDP called for investigation as nine died in Senator Wamakko’s house … Read more
Clearly, the Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party have a lot of issues to resolve within their ranks ahead of the 2027 presidential election Until both parties do the needful, there is a strong chance that the All Progressives Congress will get easy victory in the next general polls While the PDP is faced … Read more
The governor of Kano, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has told his predecessor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, that he has a case to answer. Governor Yusuf who spoke through his media aide, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, on Sunday, April 7, noted that his government will stop at nothing to bring Ganduje to book over the corruption he perpetuated in … Read more
The police command in Rivers has warned rival politicians that it will not remain silence and fold its hands while they tear the state apart This warning was issued through the commissioner of police in the state, CP Tunji Disu, on Sunday, April 7 The message is coming at a time when the feud between … Read more
Godswill Akpabio wants the youths not to just chase their dreams and aspirations in life but to also be useful in the church Akpabio recently unveiled his plans for the church in his home state but also stated that “having more young people in the church than elders would secure a future for the church” … Read more
Godswill Akpabio wants the youths not to just chase their dreams and aspirations in life but to also be useful in the church Akpabio recently unveiled his plans for the church in his home state but also stated that “having more young people in the church than elders would secure a future for the church” … Read more