Following the impeachment drama in Edo state, the ruling APC has been urged to embrace the former Edo deputy governor Philip Shaibu Speaking exclusively to TheTalk.NG, APC chieftains, Podar Yiljwan Johnson and Williams Dakwom, frowned at the actions of Governor Godwin Obaseki, over what they termed personal interest above the people’s interest They, however, urged … Read more
APC chieftain Salisu Mohammed Lukman said internal party reforms would boost the APC’s chances in the forthcoming elections Lukman proposed functional party organs and robust funding mechanisms and noted specifically that these would deepen Nigerian democracy and realign the APC with its founding vision Lukman urged APC chairman Ganduje to do the needful so that … Read more
Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna state has landed in Borno state for an important engagement An aide to the former governor confirmed the development via a statement on Sunday, April 14 and shared details of the development Nigerians on social media have reacted differently to the development, while some wished him well, … Read more
Kano state governor, Abba Yusuf, has been accused of using the probe on APC national chairman, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje to divert attention from his poor performance The Northern Patriots said Governor Yusuf has development to show to the people of Kano after he assumed office 11 months ago The national chairman of the group, Comrade … Read more
An APC chieftain, Francis Okoye, has explained why his party will defeat the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo governorship election in September Okoye said the impeachment of the deputy governor, Philip Shaibu will work to the advantage of the APC candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo Speaking with TheTalk.NG, Okoye said it would be an easy … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to disclose the loan agreements obtained by past administrations since 1999. In a statement on Sunday, April 14, SERAP urged President Tinubu to “direct appropriate Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to provide our organization with copies of the loan agreements obtained by … Read more
The governor of Niger state, Mohammed Umaru Bago has clampdown on criminal and violent activities in the state Bago declared a state of emergency on thuggery in Niger state and gave a fresh directive to security agencies The governor in a statement, directed security agencies to deal with anyone breaching public peace TheTalk.NG journalist Esther … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has been seen in a viral video saying he will reduce the price of petrol to N100 However, the alleged video was verified, and it was discovered that the video was deeply fake and manipulated Some Nigerians have reacted to the video, describing it as false, while others appeared to have agreed … Read more
Claims have emerged that Delta state commissioner for youth development, Agbateyiniro Weyinmi, was found in possession of a sack containing guns TheTalk.NG reports that those circulating the claim insinuated that Weyinmi is a killer and cult member A fact-checking platform investigated the claim and shared its findings in a report published recently TheTalk.NG journalist Ridwan … Read more
Former Nasarawa state PDP governorship candidate, David Emmanuel Ombugadu, has acknowledged calls from party members for him to vie for the national chairman position However, despite not yet committing to the role, Ombugadu assured his loyalty to the party and willingness to serve in any capacity when needed The former governorship candidate highlighted his track … Read more
Senator Matthew Uroghide has switched from the PDP to the APC ahead of the Edo state governorship election Uroghide rejoined the APC in Benin City after previously being a member before his stint in the PDP Uroghide expressed his commitment to helping the APC secure victory in the 2024 Edo gubernatorial race and accepted his … Read more
Minister of state for defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle said the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) is a political burden on the region Matawalle said the group is a political paperweight trying to bring the North to disrepute for selfish gains He lambasted the group for threatening to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general … Read more
TheTalk.NG journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements On Friday, April 12, the Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Gabriel Dewan, has explained the reason behind his swearing-in of only 9 out of 16 members of the House who are members of the All Progressives Congress … Read more
In what appears to be a fresh drama is the action of some local government chairmen in Rivers state This is as a viral video surfaced online on Friday, showing the LG chairmen declaring support for both the PDP and the APC, confirming Wike’s loyalty to Tinubu’s government in Rivers This came after former Governor … Read more
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo state, operating under the banner of Ondo Vanguards for Good Governance, have raised concerns over an alleged plot by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to manipulate the party primary scheduled for April 20th. According to the group’s coordinator, Evangelist Tade Ojo, Governor Aiyedatiwa and his supporters have purportedly … Read more
Justice Rahman Oshodi of an Ikeja Special Offences Court granted embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele N50m bail on Friday, April 12. Emefiele is facing a 26-count charge involving alleged abuse of office and fraud amounting to $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion. Ikeja court grants N50 million bail to Emefiele Photo … Read more
The battleline between Governor Fubara and Nyesom Wike is yet to be blurred as far as River state is concerned Fubara on Thursday, April 11, told Wike’s loyalists that they would fall into the pit they have dug for themselves However, the governor noted that he has an open mind towards everyone and wishes no … Read more
Nigerians have continued to react differently to the death of former governor and minister, Chief Ogbonnaya Onu President Tinubu was deeply saddened by the death of the former APC presidential hopeful, whom he described as a “luminous star in Nigeria’s political firmament” Onu was a principal draughtsman in the founding of the ruling APC and … Read more
The feud between Nyesom Wike and his political godson takes a new twist as former Rivers governor Peter Odili wades in Odili in his reaction to the Rivers crisis, identified Governor Sim Fubara as the leader of the state Wike and Fubara’s rift has deepened in recent times despite President Bola Tinubu’s peace pact deal … Read more
Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the minister of interior, has dismissed a viral claim that President Bola Tinubu recently endorsed him as the leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo. In a statement signed by his media aide, Babatunde Alao, Tunji-Ojo described the report as “entirely baseless and fictitious.” Stating categorically that the allegation holds … Read more
Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe has approved the extension of public holiday to Friday, April 12, as Muslims celebrate their Eid-al-Fitr holidays. Governor Inuwa in a statement on Wednesday, April 9, explained that the extension was to enable the residents of the state celebrate ‘more comfortably.’ The governor’s approval was conveyed by the office of … Read more
Philip Shaibu, the recently impeached deputy governor of Edo has opened up on what really led to his impeachment by the state House of Assembly. Giving his reception speech when he was paid a visit by the acting chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Emperor Jaret Tenebe, on Wednesday, April 10, … Read more
The recently impeached deputy governor of Edo, Philip Shaibu, has said his removal by the Edo State House of Assembly would not stand. Shaibu is certain that was politically motivated in view of the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state. The embattled politician made these submissions during his reception of the acting chairman of the … Read more
There is crisis in the Ejigbo local government area of Osun state over the kingship seat in the Ola kingdom This is as the state High Court on Wednesday, April 10, sacked Olola of Ola, Oba Johnson Ajiboye of Ola community The monarch was said to have been installed by Governor Ademola Adeleke against a … Read more
As former political allies, Nyesom Wike and Sim Fubara, continue to fight, Primate Elijah Ayodele has released a prediction TheTalk.NG reports that the outspoken cleric disclosed that Wike will not stop opposing Governor Fubara Primate Ayodele projected that Fubara will be entangled in “a battle” till the end of his term in 2027 TheTalk.NG journalist … Read more
Mohammed, who was the son of a former Governor of Kogi state, Ibrahim Idris has passed on to the great beyond According to reports, the former Kogi lawmaker died on Wednesday shortly after he observed the Eid-il-Fitir prayer in Abuja Mohammed, the prominent politician in Kogi state reportedly slumped at his house in Abuja and … Read more
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