Reps to investigate $18bn spent on refineries that remain non-functional
The House of Representatives has ordered a probe into $18 billion reportedly spent on reviving Nigeria’s refineries, which remain non-functional.
Political Landscape
APC bars Kayode Ojo from contesting Ekiti governorship primary
The APC has disqualified Engr. Kayode Ojo from contesting in the Ekiti governorship primary set for October 27.
Obi wants Tinubu, governors to undergo certificate verification amid forgery concerns
Obi says INEC must verify academic credentials of all elected officials to restore transparency.
Tinubu’s aide slams Atiku over call for Nnamdi Kanu’s release
Tinubu’s aide, Temitope Ajayi, has criticised Atiku Abubakar’s call for Nnamdi Kanu’s release, describing it as “desperate” and “disgraceful.”
‘Naked lie, Obasanjo shouldn’t anger the gods; US blocked his third term plan’ — Orji Kalu
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has described former President Obasanjo’s claim about a third-term ambition as a “naked lie,” asserting that “the US stopped his third term,” and warned that Obasanjo “shouldn’t annoy the gods.”
Orji Kalu declares himself most influential politician in South East, says Peter Obi not his leader
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has declared himself the most important politician in the South East, dismissing Peter Obi’s leadership and challenging him to a debate.
APC secures two-thirds Senate majority as Enugu lawmaker dumps Labour Party
Senator Kelvin Chukwu’s defection from the Labour Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress has handed the APC a two-thirds majority in the Senate.
Senator Natasha resumes plenary, accepts formerly rejected seat
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan resumed plenary on Tuesday, taking the same seat she once protested, after serving a six-month suspension that remains under court review.
Reno Omokri accuses Peter Obi of tribal bias over trade fair demolitions
Reno Omokri accused Peter Obi of hypocrisy and tribalism for urging leniency over the Lagos Trade Fair demolitions affecting Igbo traders while previously condemning similar actions against other groups as evidence of Nigeria’s moral decay.
Tinubu poised to name Prof Amupitan, longtime lawyer to Dino Melaye, as new INEC chairman
Tinubu is expected to appoint Prof. Amupitan, Dino Melaye’s lawyer, as INEC Chairman pending Council of State approval.