Category: Politics

Natasha Offered Me N200m To Implicate Akpabio, US Based Activist Alleges

ADEOLA YUSUF

A Nigerian-US-based famous Facebook sensation and activist Dr. Sandra Duru has opened a can of worms and set tongues wagging with her startling revelations over the ongoing sexual harassment saga between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The U.S.-based psychologist and media scientist, widely known as Prof Mgbeke Duru, had in a live Facebook session on Thursday released a series of explosive revelations that have sent shockwaves across Nigeria’s digital space and beyond. Duru, had in a live Facebook session shared her private telephone chats between her and…

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Defectors To APC Are Joining Voluntarily, Not Under Duress – Presidency

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Presidency has stated that the recent defections of opposition politicians to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) were voluntary and not under any form of duress, as has been speculated in some quarters. Denying accusations of a one-party state, the Presidency insisted that democracy is not under threat or undermined “simply because politicians exercise their rights of association.” This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday. READ ALSO: Russian President Vladimir Putin Announces Ukraine…

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El-Rufai Visits Emir Of Kano, Touts SDP As Credible Alternative To APC, PDP

ADEOLA YUSUF

A chieftain of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Nasir El-Rufai, on Monday visited the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, at his palace in Kano State. Addressing journalists after the visit, El-Rufai said Nigeria urgently requires a trustworthy political alternative to save the country. The former governor explained that godfatherism and dysfunction had ruined both the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. READ ALSO: NNPCL Under Fire As $897m Warri Refinery Revamp Flops EMTV Crowns Dorcas Ojelabi Legend Entrepreneur of The Year Madrid Open: Power Outage…

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Real Reason Delta PDP Joined APC –Aniagwu

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has further explained why the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, decided to join the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Speaking on This Morning on TVC, Aniagwu said that remaining in the PDP, given its current challenges, would not advance the development of Delta State or its people. According to him, the decision to leave the party was carefully and primarily taken to avoid leading the state and its citizens into a bleak future,…

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Delta Gov’s Aide, Shimite Bello, Is Dead

ADEOLA YUSUF

Chief Love Shimite Bello, the Special Adviser to Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Trade and Export, has passed away. She died in the early hours of Easter Monday after what sources described as a brief illness. The circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear as of the time of filing this report. Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Delta State Command, Mr. Bright Edafe, said Shimite was confirmed dead at the hospital where she was taken. Edafe also revealed that her husband has been placed in…

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‘Lagos Local Govt Election,’ LASIEC Announces Date

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, LASIEC, has scheduled the state council election for July 12. Mr. Tope Ojo, LASIEC’s Head of Public Affairs, made this announcement on Friday in Lagos. He revealed that the election for 57 council chairmanship positions and 376 councillorship seats would take place on July 12. If necessary, a re-run will occur on July 19. Lagos State comprises 20 local governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs. The election date was chosen to avoid a leadership vacuum in the state’s councils. LASIEC’s notice confirmed…

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Adebule Donates 2 Mini-Buses, Empowers 250 At Inaugural Lagos-West Women Assembly

ADEOLA YUSUF

. What Lagos first lady, Deputy governor’s wife, Tinubu-Ojo, Alile-Idele, Okoya-Thomas, Others said about Adebule and her achievements   In a remarkable show of advocacy for gender empowerment and community development, the Senator representing Lagos-West, Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule, has convened the First Lagos-West Women Assembly, where Lagos first Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, hailed her leadership describing the initiative as “a testament to her enduring passion for women development and grassroots impact.” Platforms Africa reports that the event brought together a wide spectrum of women across Lagos-West to inspire their…

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Obama Slams Trump Over Media Crackdown, Tariffs, Others

ADEOLA YUSUF

Former United States President Barack Obama has criticised some recent actions of President Donald Trump, accusing the current administration of clamping down on the media, targeting political opponents, and threatening institutions that promote diversity and free expression. Obama made the remarks during a conversation with Hamilton College President, Steven Tepper, where he expressed concern over what he described as troubling trends under Trump’s leadership. He particularly faulted the White House’s decision to revoke The Associated Press’s access to key West Wing areas after the news agency refused to adopt the…

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How, When Edwin Clark Will Be Buried, Last Journey Schedule Family Releases For Patriarch

ADEOLA YUSUF

The family of the late elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, has scheduled May 13, 2025, for his burial in Kiagbodo Community, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta. Clark, a former Federal Commissioner for Information, and also a former senator during the Second Republic, was born on May 25, 1927. He died on Feb.17, at the age of 97. Clark’s eldest son, Mr Penaowei, announced the burial date on Saturday at a press briefing held at the family residence in Kiagbodo. While unveiling the funeral arrangements for the former leader of…

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‘9 Days To 90th Birthday;’ How Oyo Ex-Governor, Omololu Olunloyo, Died

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘Great Mathematician Gone,’ admirers penned tributes for Man whose family produces special brains and beings   Former Governor of Oyo State Omololu Olunloyo is dead. Platforms Africa reports quoting a statement from the Olunloyo family that the late patriarch died just nine days to his 90th birthday. He was born on the 14th of April, 1935. ‘Isioma Nwosu,’ Five Quick Facts About LASU’s 2023/24 Best Graduating Student A Child Can Be Born Older Than Both Parents. Here’s How 13-Yr-Old Boy Dies After Attempting Viral Social Media Challenge My Cult Followers’ll…

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