Politics
Starmer Accuses Elon Musk of Deepening Divisions in Britain After Henry Nowak Killing
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has accused Elon Musk of attempting to sow division in the UK and interfering in British politics, marking one of the government’s strongest criticisms yet of the billionaire owner of X. Starmer’s comments come after weeks of controversial posts by Musk on his social media platform concerning the murder of Henry…
A Vote for Obi in 2027 Is a Vote for Tinubu – Kenneth Okonkwo
Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has said that any votes cast for Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election could end up benefiting President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during an interview on Symfoni TV on Wednesday, Okonkwo argued that the opposition must come together under a single political platform if it…
Aisha Yesufu Slams NDC Over FCT Senate Ticket, Calls for Greater Transparency
A heated exchange unfolded at the national headquarters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Abuja on Wednesday as activist and politician Aisha Yesufu challenged party officials over the handling of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senatorial ticket process. Clearly frustrated by what she described as a lack of transparency and accountability, Yesufu questioned the…
ADC Not For Sale! State Chairmen Reject David Mark’s ‘Unconstitutional’ Party Hijack Plot
In a surprising turn of events, state chairmen of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have come together to denounce the actions of former Senate President, Senator David Mark, and his coalition. The chairmen have released a statement condemning what they refer to as a blatant attempt to hijack the party through unconstitutional means. This dramatic…
Elon Musk unveils ‘America Party’ after fallout with Trump
On July 5, 2025, Elon Musk, the renowned owner of Tesla and SpaceX, shook the political landscape by declaring the birth of the America Party. This move comes in the wake of escalating tensions between Musk and President Trump, culminating in their bitter disagreement over Trump’s “big, beautiful” tax bill. In a bold statement, Musk…
June 12: Nigeria yet to achieve true democracy, says former Ekiti Governor, Kayode Fayemi
In a recent discussion on Nigeria’s Democratic Journey, former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, expressed his views on the state of democracy in the country. While acknowledging that Nigeria transitioned to civilian rule in 1999, Fayemi highlighted that the nation is still striving to attain full democracy. According to Fayemi, the establishment of civilian…
Federal Government Files Criminal Charges Against Natasha Akpoti; Akpabio, Yahaya Bello Listed as Witnesses
In a surprising turn of events, the Federal Government has decided to take legal action against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from Kogi Central. The lawsuit accuses her of making defamatory statements during a live television appearance, with notable figures like Godswill Akpabio and Yahaya Bello listed as witnesses. Let’s delve deeper into the details of this…
BIDEN PARDONS FAUCI AND MILLEY IN EFFORT TO GUARD AGAINST POTENTIAL ‘REVENGE’ BY TRUMP
Joe Biden has issued pre-emtive pardons for Anthony Fauci, retired Gen Mark Milley and members of the House committee that investigated the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, using the extraordinary powers of his office in his final hours to guard against potential “revenge” by the incoming Trump administration. The pardons included two leading Republicans…
GOV ODODO APPROVES N72, 500 MINIMUM WAGE FOR KOGI WORKERS
Kogi State governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has approved N72,500 Minimum Wage for Kogi Civil Servants with immediate effect. The governor also suspended the tax burden on the approved sum for one year. Governor Ododo made this known during the unavailing of the minimum wage after signing the agreement. He said the new minimum wage should…
OUR ECONOMIC REFORMS ATTRACTED $30BN FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN ONE YEAR — TINUBU
Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu has disclosed that his administration’s economic reforms have attracted foreign direct investments worth more than $30 billion in the past year. The president announced this during his Independence Day speech, commemorating Nigeria’s 64th anniversary on Tuesday. According to him, various economic reform policies initiated by his administration have led to foreign direct…