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Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Dele Momodu, has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for referring to some Nigerians as “busybodies.” The remark followed Tinubu’s comments on Tuesday, where he urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to ignore “busybodies and naysayers” and remain focused on his developmental mandate in Abuja. Speaking in an interview with Channels Television on Wednesday, Momodu expressed concern over Tinubu’s remarks, suggesting that the President appears to be overly defensive of Wike. He said, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who has been a political force in Lagos since 1999, has never shown the…

Elder statesman and one of Nigeria’s surviving First Republic senators, Suemo Chia, has made a touching public appeal to meet with the Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia. Speaking with visible emotion during a thanksgiving mass at NKST Church, High Level, Makurdi, held to mark the second anniversary of Governor Alia’s administration, the octogenarian expressed a deep, personal desire to offer his counsel to the governor before his time on earth ends. Senator Chia, now in his 80s, was seen seated quietly at the church entrance, hoping for a chance to meet the governor. However, due to…

The apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has cautioned the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) against aligning with individuals it described as enemies of their detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its factional Deputy President-General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and spokesperson Thompson Ohia, Ohanaeze expressed concern over what it called IPOB’s growing interference in its affairs. The group urged IPOB to maintain neutrality and desist from actions that could undermine the Igbo collective struggle. According to Ohanaeze, certain factions within IPOB appear to be influenced by individuals who are allegedly benefitting from Kanu’s prolonged detention.…

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North, has pledged his unwavering loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring he is ready to lay down his life to secure victory for the party. Speaking to journalists at his country home in Igbere, Abia State, Kalu reaffirmed his commitment to President Bola Tinubu and the APC, expressing confidence in the party’s prospects in the state. “I am APC to the core,” Kalu said. “I’m ready to lay down my life for this party. APC is strong in Abia, especially in Abia North. We will work hard to ensure victory for President…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has responded to remarks by Senator Ali Ndume, who cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against premature endorsements for the 2027 presidential election. Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, raised concerns during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, on Sunday. He warned that early endorsements could be insincere and may distract the president from his current mandate. “It is too early to start endorsing President Tinubu for 2027. The President should be wary of people rushing to pledge loyalty or push endorsements. These things may not be sincere, and they can distract…

Dele Momodu, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has firmly ruled out any possibility of defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Wednesday, the former presidential aspirant criticized the ruling party for promoting autocratic leadership. According to him, he has no interest in being part of a system where one individual holds excessive control over others. “I definitely won’t join the APC. That is out of the question. If I had any intention of joining the APC, I wouldn’t be speaking to you the way I am this morning,”…

A prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Dr. Adetokunbo Pearse, has described recent defections from the party to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as inconsequential, labelling the defectors as “political scavengers.” Dr. Pearse, who served as a member of the Atiku Abubakar 2023 Presidential Campaign Committee and also convenes the Reset Lagos PDP group, made the remarks while addressing journalists at a press conference held in Ikeja on Monday. His comments came in response to the defection of PDP’s State Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Hakeem Amode, and several other party members to the APC. According to…

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that the suspended state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, cannot escape accountability for his actions by joining the party. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, the party’s Caretaker Committee Chairman in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, clarified that Fubara’s suspension and the call for a state of emergency in the state were based solely on his conduct, not political affiliations. “Even if Fubara decides to join the APC, it doesn’t change anything. His sins won’t suddenly be forgiven just because he comes into our party,” Okocha stated. “You can’t just…

Former presidential adviser and ex-spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has criticized the administration of President Bola Tinubu, accusing it of failing to improve the lives of ordinary Nigerians. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Political Paradigm, Baba-Ahmed said the current administration has fallen short of expectations, particularly when compared to the Buhari government it succeeded. He argued that the much-anticipated reforms promised by the Tinubu presidency have not translated into improved governance or better living conditions. He pointed to the controversial removal of the petrol subsidy as a key issue, noting that while it may have…

The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has called on President Bola Tinubu to mark the 2025 Democracy Day by championing human rights and facilitating the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a statement issued on Tuesday by its leader, Uchenna Madu, MASSOB emphasized that Kanu’s release would serve as a significant step toward national reconciliation and unity, while also improving relations between the federal government and various ethnic groups, especially in the Southeast. Madu stated that the group’s appeal is rooted in democratic ideals and…