Category: Politics
President Tinubu is Free to Travel Anywhere He Desires – Presidency Speaks on Tinubu’s Trip from UK to France
The Presidency has said the President is still on his two-week leave and is not restricted to any particular location. The remark comes amidst controversy surrounding...
LAGOS ASSEMBLY VS ALIMOSHO LOCAL COUNCIL: WHO IS AFRAID OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY?
(Being a press statement by Civil Society For Total Democracy CSTD; a group of pro-democracy movements, on the Local Government Autonomy) Since the Supreme Court...
Junketing President Tinubu Leaves UK for France Amid Fuel Price Hikes, Hunger at Home
Amidst rising fuel prices and widespread hunger at home, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed the United Kingdom for France. Masari, in a post on his verified X...
Sokoto State Government Allocates N95.4 Million for Maintenance of Juma’at Mosques
The Sokoto State government has allocated a substantial sum of N95.4 million for the maintenance and upkeep of Juma’at mosques across the region. According to Peak...
State Governors Reportedly Renew Efforts to Stall Supreme Court’s Financial Autonomy Ruling for Local Governments
State governors have reportedly started initiating efforts to postpone the implementation of a Supreme Court judgment that grants financial autonomy to local...
Nigerian Youths Prioritize Celebrity Feuds Over Political Change, Says Disappointed Activist
Human rights activist and Political Commentator Rotimi Dawodu has expressed disappointment in Nigerian youths for prioritizing celebrity feuds over political activism....
Akwa Ibom State First Lady, Patience Umo Eno Is Dead
The Government of Akwa Ibom State has announced the passing of Her Excellency, Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, the Wife of the Executive Governor, Pastor Umo Eno. In a...
Olumide Akpata Accuses Labour Party Members of Selling Votes in Edo State Election
In the aftermath of the recently concluded Edo State governorship election, Labour Party candidate Olumide Akpata has leveled accusations of voter fraud within his own...
EFCC Files Fresh N110.4 Billion Fraud Charges Against Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello
The EFCC has filed new charges against Yahaya Bello, alleging his involvement in a fraud amounting to N110.4 billion On Wednesday, a charge was submitted to a federal...
ASUU Issues 14-Day Strike Ultimatum Over Unpaid Salaries, IPPIS, and 2009 Agreement
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the resolution of long-standing issues, some dating as...
Police Crack Down on Political Thugs, Seize Weapons in Overnight Raids Ahead of Edo Gubernatorial Elections
Few hours before the commencement of Edo State governorship elections, the Nigeria Police Force arrested two political thugs and recovered firearms in overnight raids...
Petrol Price Renders N70,000 Minimum Wage Useless – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) said on Thursday that it will meet with the federal government to discuss ways that workers could weather the recent increase in the...
Ajuri Ngelale Steps Down as Tinubu’s Spokesperson
Ajuri Ngelale, who served as President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, has resigned from his position, effective immediately. This was made...
Over 100 APC Members Defect from Party, Cite Tinubu’s Failure to Address Hunger and Hardship
Citing concerns over the hunger and hardship they attribute to President Tinubu’s administration, more than 100 former APC members in Benin City’s Oredo Ward...
Atiku Abubakar Urges Caution Amidst Dangote Refinery and NUPRC Dispute Over Crude Supply
Amidst rising tensions between the Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) over crude supply, former Vice President Atiku...
Ex-President Obasanjo Slams Nigerian Leaders, Says Many Deserve Jail Time
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has voiced significant concerns regarding the integrity of the country’s current leaders. He suggested that many...
Former President Obasanjo Issues Stern Warning to Tinubu Administration
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has publicly addressed the Tinubu administration, questioning the government’s ability to fulfill campaign promises. He issued a call for...
Nigeria Spends $600m Monthly on Fuel Imports, Reveals Minister
Finance Minister Wale Edun has disclosed that Nigeria’s Federal Government incurs a substantial $600 million monthly expense on fuel imports. This was made known...
Former Labour Party Spokesperson, Kenneth Okonkwo Loses Confidence in Peter Obi, Accuses Him of Lacking Courage and Leadership
Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, has announced his departure from the party and his severance of ties with the...
BREAKING: Nigerian Senator, Ifeanyi Ubah Reportedly Dies In London
Nigerian Senator from Anambra South, and an All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, is dead. PurpleWorld learnt that Ubah died in a hotel in...
Tinubu to Announce Minimum Wage Today as Organised Labour Meets with President at Presidential Villa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to meet with organised labour at the Presidential Villa today, Thursday, to announce the long-awaited national minimum wage. The...
Ex-Military Leader, Eshanekpe Isreal Appeals for Calm Amid Planned August Protests
As the clamor for protests builds among Nigerian youths, a seasoned voice of experience has stepped into the fray to appeal for calm and restraint. Mayor Eshanekpe...
Yahaya Bello Reportedly in ‘Protective Custody’ of Kogi Government Amidst EFCC’s Wanted Status
A recent report has allegeed that Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State, has been detained under “protective custody” by the state government since being...
‘Some Ministers Can’t See Him’: Senator Ali Ndume Highlights Difficulty of Meeting President Tinubu
Senator Ali Ndume, the Chief Whip of the Senate, has raised concerns about the limited access to President Bola Tinubu. According to Ndume, even some ministers are...
Tinubu Establishes Ministry of Livestock Development to Tackle Herder-Farmer Conflicts
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has established a new ministry focused on livestock development, with the aim of resolving the ongoing conflicts between herders and...
Nigerian Journalist Buhari Olanrewaju Ahmed Decries ‘Aso Rock Greenwashing’, Says First Lady’s Gardening In Comfort While Women Farmers Endure Murder, Rape, Insecurity In Troubled States
In a scathing critique of the First Lady’s gardening activities at Aso Rock, Nigerian journalist Buhari Olanrewaju Ahmed has denounced her claims of contributing to...
2027: APC Expresses Faith in Tinubu’s Reelection
Maintaining a steadfast belief in President Bola Tinubu’s ability to secure a second term in 2027, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reinforced its unwavering...
Ademola Adeleke, Osun State Governor, Suspends SSA for Civil Societies, Adebisi, over Allegations of Diverting 70 Bags of Rice
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has suspended his Senior Special Assistant on Civil Societies, Comrade Emmanuel Adebisi, for allegedly diverting 70 bags of rice....
Ogun State Government Reportedly Spent N2.3Billion on Welfare, Refreshments, and Foodstuffs in Three Months
A closer examination of Ogun State’s budget performance documents has uncovered a startling revelation: Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration spent a...
‘I’m Sorry’: Kenyan MP, Wife Don ‘Apology’ Shirts After Bill Backfires, Sparks Nationwide Protests
In a remarkable act of contrition, MP David Gikaria and his wife Violet Nzisa Katua, who represent the Nakuru Town East constituency, offered an unconventional apology...
Mr Macaroni Reminds Sanwo-Olu’s SSA: “Your Boss is Accountable to Me, Not the Other Way Around.”
Nigerian actor and comedian, Debo Adedayo, better known as Mr Macaroni, and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s media aide, Wale Ajetunmobi, traded barbs on X (Twitter)...
Labour Party Chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo Hints at Defection to APC
Prominent member of the Labour Party, Kenneth Okonkwo, recently disclosed his intentions to switch allegiance and return to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Kenneth...
‘I Left Nigeria Better Than I Met It’ – Former President Obasanjo
Former Nigerian president Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has claimed that he left the country in a better state than when he first assumed office. He made this known during a...
Tinubu’s Mandate Movement Sets Sights on Mobilizing 40 Million for Tinubu-Shettima as 2027 Presidential Campaign Ramps Up
In a bid to bolster support for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima’s political prospects, the Lagos-based political organization, Mandate...
Peter Obi’s Former Campaign Chief, Doyin Okupe Says Tinubu Is the ‘Best’ Presidential Candidate of 2023
Doyin Okupe, the former Director-General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Group, has now praised Bola Tinubu as the most capable candidate among the contenders...
Osun State Governor, Adeleke Calls on PDP to Launch ‘March to 2026’, Seeks Reelection Campaign
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has kicked off his reelection campaign efforts, calling on the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) members to rally behind him in his...
Tinubu Presented with New Minimum Wage Proposal of N105,000
The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, has officially submitted an updated proposal to President Bola Tinubu According to reports, the Minister submitted a proposal to...
Respect for Religion Requested: MURIC Urges Organized Labour to Consider Sallah Celebrations and Avoid Creating Hardships for Muslims
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has issued a scathing criticism of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), accusing them of plotting to sabotage the upcoming Salah...
Peter Obi Compromises, Goes Across Aisle in Ambitious Push for PDP, Others Merger
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has expressed his willingness to accept a merger with other parties if it will lead to...
My First Year ‘Challenging, Fulfilling’ – President Tinubu
The past year has been marked by a tumultuous and complex landscape for President Bola Tinubu. Amidst persistent incidents of violence and economic instability, the...
Rivers APC Rallies One Million Supporters in Solidarity with President Tinubu
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held an impressive one-million-man march on Thursday, demonstrating their unwavering support for...
Social Critic Oluwaseyi Oyetunbi Slams Oyo Governor for Sending Daughter to Yale Instead of Top-Ranked University of Ibadan
As Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde celebrates his daughter’s graduation from Yale University in the United States, social critic Oluwaseyi Oyetunbi has raised...
Minimum Wage Negotiations Resume Amidst Discord: Government Proposes N54,000, Labour Insists on N615,000
The organized labour unions in Nigeria have collectively rejected the federal government’s proposed minimum wage of N54,000, according to a highly reliable source...
Governor Makinde Proudly Celebrates Daughter’s Academic Milestone As She Graduates from Yale University
In a heartwarming display of pride and joy, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde congratulated his daughter, Tobi Makinde, on her recent graduation from the esteemed Yale...
President Tinubu Hosts Senegal’s Young President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, at Presidential Villa
President Bola Tinubu warmly received Senegal’s youthful President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday. While the specific...
Nigerian Organised Labour Walks Out of Minimum Wage Negotiations Over Government’s ‘Ridiculous’ N48,000 Offer
Tensions between the Nigerian government and organized labor unions have reached a boiling point, as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC)...
Tinubu Government Announces Collection of Tolls from All Nigerians At Airport Gates
President Bola Tinubu’s administration has announced a significant change in policy for federal airports across Nigeria. Effective immediately, all users of...
ASUU Threatens Nationwide Strike Amidst Government Inaction
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened a nationwide strike in protest against the Nigerian government’s failure to address crucial issues....
Actress Eniola Badmus Reportedly Joins Politics as Special Assistant to Reps Speaker
Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has reportedly made a significant career change by entering the political arena. According to recent reports, Badmus has been appointed...
Abia State Governor, Otti Alleges N10 Billion Transferred to 32 Individual Company Accounts by Past Administration
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has accused the previous administration of Okezie Ikpeazu of misappropriating N10 billion in airport funds. Otti alleges that the money was...
Senate Passes Bill to Boost Judiciary Salaries, Raising CJN Pay to N5.39m and Justices’ Pay to N4.21m Amidst Economic Hardship
The Nigerian Senate took a decisive step towards increasing judicial salaries on Thursday, as a Bill to that effect passed its second reading. This proposed legislation,...
Nigerian Senate Approves Capital Punishment for Drug Offenses
The Nigerian Senate has approved a bill that imposes the death penalty on drug offenders. According to the new law, individuals convicted of possessing, trafficking, or...
Oyo Local Elections in Disarray: Polling Delays and No Show of Electoral Officials Plunge Voting into Chaos, Leaving Wards With No Elections Held
The much-anticipated Oyo State local government elections got off to a rocky start as citizens eager to exercise their voting rights were met with widespread delays in...
American School in Abuja Writes EFCC, Seek to Refund Yayah Bello’s $760,000 Advanced Children’s School Fees
The American International School of Abuja has officially contacted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, requesting “authentic banking details” to...
Sowore Calls for American School to Face Consequences in Nigerian Money Laundering Scandal: Ex-Kogi Governor Yayah Bello, Aides Must Face Justice, Activist Stresses
Nigerian human rights advocate Omoyele Sowore has demanded that the American International School in Abuja face prosecution for its alleged complicity in a money...
Peter Obi in the Hot Seat: Controversy over School Construction Record in Anambra State Heats Up
Last week, Reno Omokri, a prominent social media personality, launched a direct challenge at Peter Obi, the former Governor of Anambra State, demanding that Obi or any...
Sowore Unveils the Dark Side of Nigerian Education: Private Schools Excel, Public Schools Struggle
Nigerian activist and journalist Omoyele Sowore has cast light on the stark inequalities in the country’s education system. He revealed that private schools boast...
El-Rufai Exposes Tinubu’s Rising Fuel Subsidy Bill: Presidency Spending More Than Ever
Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, recently made a startling claim regarding the federal government’s expenditure on petrol subsidies under...
Northern Elders Express Regrets over Support for President Tinubu: ‘We Made a Mistake’
The Northern Elders Forum has voiced its disappointment with the outcome of the 2023 presidential elections, in which Bola Tinubu was elected as President of Nigeria....
Peter Obi Vows to Resign from Labour Party
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has suggested that he may not remain with the party for the next election cycle. In a discussion with...
Kaduna Governor Says Massive $587m, N85bn Debt is Hindering Salary Payments
The Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, stated that his administration is struggling to pay worker’s salaries due to the significant debt burden that was inherited...
Osun Government Leaves Thousands of Job Seekers Stranded After Failing to Hold Promised Teachers’ Exams
The Osun State Government failed to hold the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for its teacher’s recruitment exercise on Wednesday, leaving thousands of job seekers...
Top Ondo Gubernatorial Contender Dies Suddenly, Shaking Up State Politics
Paul Akintelure, a front-runner in the race for the governorship of Ondo State, died unexpectedly. His passing has caused great turmoil in the political landscape of the...
44-Year-Old Bassirou Diomaye Faye Wins Senegal Presidency as Opponent, 62-Year-Old Amadou Ba, Concedes
Amadou Ba, the former prime minister of Senegal, has offered his congratulations to rival candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye for winning the country’s presidential...
Kaduna Governor Sani: Teacher Abducted With Schoolchildren Died in Kidnappers’ Den
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has disclosed that a teacher who was kidnapped alongside schoolchildren from Government Secondary and Primary Schools, Kuriga 1, did not...
Kaduna Governor Contradicts Media Reports on Kidnapped Schoolchildren
In a recent statement, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani said that the number of schoolchildren kidnapped in a recent attack in Chikun LGA was actually 137, rather than the...
Governor Adeleke Urges Faith and Prayer as Solutions to Nigeria’s Economic Challenges
Osun State Governor Ademola Jackson Adeleke has urged Muslims in the state to increase their prayers and spiritual efforts to help alleviate the current economic crisis...
Former Minister Lai Mohammed Reveals How Social Media Impacted His Marriage of 40 Years
Former Minister Lai Mohammed spoke about the impact that social media has had on his marriage of 40 years. At a recent event celebrating Nobel laureate Wole...
Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Buy Made-in-Nigeria Goods to Strengthen the Naira
President Bola Tinubu is urging Nigerians to support domestic goods and businesses. The President believes that buying made-in-Nigeria products can help to strengthen...
Peter Obi Rumored to be Quitting Labour Party in Favor of Another Platform
According to a former spokesman for the Atiku/Okowa Campaign, Daniel Bwala, Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, may leave the...
Osun Governor Unveils Refurbished State House in Style
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke officially unveiled the refurbished State House, which has undergone extensive renovations under his administration. The State House...
Muslim Community in Inisa Accuses Gov. Adeleke of Ignoring Court Order Regarding Appointment of Chief Imam
In response to Governor Adeleke’s appointment of Alufa Akeem as Chief Imam of the Inisa Central Mosque, the Muslim community in Inisa has raised serious concerns....
Senate President Akpabio Criticizes Governor Fubara for Comments at Wigwe Family Memorial
Senate President Godswill Akpabio criticized Governor Fubara for remarks he made at the memorial of Herbert Wigwe and his family. Fubara’s comments were deemed...
Tinubu Orders Cement Manufacturers to Lower Prices, Following Recent Hike
President Tinubu has directed all cement manufacturers to revert to the previous price of cement, following a recent hike in prices. Minister of Works, Senator David...
President Tinubu Criticizes NLC Strike, Calls It ‘Unacceptable’
President Tinubu has strongly criticized the NLC’s decision to strike just nine months into his administration, calling it ‘unacceptable.’ Tinubu also...
Tinubu’s Sons, Seyi and Yinka, Among Delegation to Travel with President to Doha, Qatar
Seyi and Yinka Tinubu, sons of President Tinubu, will accompany him on a state visit to Doha, Qatar on March 2-3. The delegation will consist of 38 people and is split...
Comedian Seyi Law Says He Has Not Endorsed Tinubu for President
Comedian Seyi Law has denied claims that he urged people to vote for Bola Ahmed Tinubu for president. Seyi Law said this in ‘The Honest Bunch’ podcast. He...
Comrade Udoh Elected As AAC’s Edo State Governorship Candidate
The African Action Congress (AAC) has chosen Comrade Oberaifo Udoh as its nominee for the upcoming Edo State governorship race. Udoh is a long-time member of the party,...
Controversial Islamic Cleric Calls for Death of First Lady Remi Tinubu
An Islamic cleric has sparked controversy by making a derogatory remark about First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s faith. Many have criticized the cleric’s comments...
Ohaneze Ndigbo Urges Igbos to Avoid Joining Protests Against Hardship
The Ohaneze Ndigbo, a prominent Igbo organization, has issued a statement advising Igbo people not to participate in protests against the current economic hardship. The...
Former Minister Solomon Dalung Challenges President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ‘Perform His Lagos Miracles’ in Addressing Nigeria’s Economic Woes
In a strongly worded statement, former Minister Solomon Dalung accused the Presidency of attempting to deflect blame for the country’s economic problems onto...
Future Generations Will Reap the Rewards of Current Hardships – Seyi Tinubu
Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, says that the current generation is facing many challenges, but their perseverance will eventually lead to better days. He...
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, Confident of Victory in 2027 as New Political Alliances Form
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, is confident that his political camp’s new alliances will give them an advantage in the 2027 elections....
Sowore Taunts APC’s ‘Emilokan’ Supporters, Says Hardship Is Now Their Lot
Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist, said the people who chanted “Emilokan” (it’s my turn) to support President Tinubu during the 2023 elections...
PDP Governors Urge Tinubu to Resign Over Nigeria’s Crisis
PDP governors have called on President Bola Tinubu and the ruling APC to either find long-term solutions to Nigeria’s problems, or step aside and allow someone...
Sowore Says Many Nigerians Were Unaware of Need for Revolution Before 2019 Protest, Now Agree with Him
According to Omoyele Sowore, the leader of the #RevolutionNow movement, the August 2019 protest marked a turning point in public understanding of the need for...
President Tinubu Appoints Son-in-Law to Lead Federal Housing Authority
President Bola Tinubu has officially appointed Oyetunde Oladimeji Ojo, his son-in-law, as Managing Director and CEO of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA). The...
Sultan Warns President Tinubu: Growing Poverty, Hunger and Insecurity Could Lead to Revolt
A coalition of traditional leaders from Northern Nigeria, led by the Sultan of Sokoto, has warned President Tinubu of the potential for popular revolt due to the...
JAF Calls for Mass Protests Against Tinubu’s Policies, Citing Danger of Worsening Conditions and Potential Anarchy
The Joint Action Front (JAF) has issued a call to action, urging Nigerians to take to the streets in protest of President Bola Tinubu’s policies, which the group...
Breaking News: Sowore Treason Case Dropped by Tinubu Government
In a surprising turn of events, the Nigerian government has decided to drop the case against activist and #RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore. Sowore had been facing...
RCCG General Overseer, Bishop Adeboye, Says Nigeria’s Crisis Requires Spiritual Solutions
The general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), bishop Enoch Adeboye, has said that the problems confronting Nigeria will require some spiritual...
Presidency: Despite Hardship, Nigeria Has Africa’s Lowest Cost of Living
The Presidency has asserted that Nigerians enjoy the lowest cost of living in Africa despite the country’s skyrocketing inflation rate. It also stated that...
WATCH: Actor Olaiya Igwe Apologizes for Misleading Fans About 2023 Presidential Run
Veteran actor, Olaiya Igwe, has issued an apology over his campaign for President Bola Tinubu, says God ministered to him to go to the beach to campaign half-naked.
Oyo State Government Accuses Suspended Ido Traditional Ruler of Collusion with Illegal Miners
The Oyo State government has revealed the reason for the suspension of Onido of Ido, Oba Gbolagade Muritala Babalola, Prince Dotun Oyelade, commissioner for information,...
Oyo State Governor Suspends Ido Monarch Over Alleged Misconduct
Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has suspended Oba Gbolagade Babalola (Gbadewolu I), the Onido of Ido in Ido Local Government Area of the state. The suspension was...
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