The former governor of Delta State, James Onanefe Ibori will become a free man in December, after spending half of his jail term in prisons in the United Kingdom. Ibori was jailed for money laundering offences by Southwark Crown court in 2012. But it was not clear whether he will immediately return home because of […]
Recession: How governors loot billions through security vote – Abubakar Tsav — 1st October 2016 Says they divert fund to breed political thugs State governors have been accused of being largely responsible for the worsening state of insecurity in several states across the country. Giving the damning verdict in an interview with SATURDAY SUN, […]
Governor satisfied with election, in spite of minor irregularities — 28th September 2016 (By Paul Osuyi) Edo state governor Adams Oshiomhole, who describes the ongoing election as peaceful, has said that Edo people were now ready to accept and celebrate democracy. Oshiomhole, who voted at exactly 11:16 am at Iyamho Primary School (unit 02 of […]
Our Correspondents Many Nigerians have expressed worries over the recent increase in criminal activities, especially the frequency of violent crimes across the country. They blamed state governors and the police for their inability to deal effectively with criminals. Those who spoke with our correspondents lamented that crimes such as robbery, kidnapping, militancy, and herdsmen attacks, […]
Balarabe Musa, lawmakers kick as Sagay, others endorse it From Fred Itua, Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja, Taiwo Amodu, Chinelo Obogo and Adewale Sanyaolu President Muhammadu Buhari’s plan to present sweeping emergency economic powers bill to the National Assembly this week was yesterday met with outrage. But the proposed bill received the endorsement of the President’s All […]
By Levinus Nwabughiogu Not very many people were at home with the decision taken by the Nigerian Governors Forum, NGF, at its July 20, 2016 meeting held at the Old Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Darius Dickson, Shettima , Ayade , Abubakar, Tambuwal and Umahi Usually, the NGF meeting, which always precedes […]
Rasheed Bisiriyu and Olaide Oyelude The 19 northern state governments have intensified their search for oil and gas in the region with the appointment of a British firm to carry out the exploration activities. This is coming about two weeks after President Muhammadu Buhari had directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation to increase the tempo […]
Edo Guber Watch: Watch your utterances, PDP tells Oshiomhole — 29th July 2016 From Taiwo Amodu, Abuja Ahead of the governorship election, the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the state governor, Adams Oshiomhole to desist from making inciting comments that could undermine the sanctity of his office. Reacting to […]
By Soni Daniel, Northern Region Editor Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Femi Falana has disclosed how he declined a mouth-watering N405 million brief from an unnamed former governor to help him launder funds abroad. Femi Falana Falana, whose testimonial is contained in the current edition of ALERT, a monthly pull-out by the EFCC, pleaded […]
Gov. Wike must be held to account for the arson on the Khana INEC office in Bori – APC The Rivers State chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, has urged the nation’s security agencies to hold Gov. Nyesom Wike responsible for the arson visited on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office at Bori Friday […]
‘If I don’t give you electricity, don’t vote for me’ – VIDEO of Tinubu’s campaign promise resurfaces amid blackout
Nine senators defect to ADC from different parties
Protest in northern Nigeria over killing of Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
2027: ‘I regret removing Jonathan’ — Atiku (No foresight, no vision - all regrets)
Only 10 percent? – Wike expresses shock over voters turnout in FCT polls
Late Fela Anikulapo Kuti becomes first African to receive posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Nollywood actor Stanley Amandi arrested over alleged role in coup plot
Why the Hullaballoo About Nnamdi Kanu’s Release - By Tochukwu Ezukanma Posted on: Aug 19th, 2025
When Government Goes Rogue with Impunity - By Oseloka H. Obaze Posted on: Apr 20th, 2025
I Recommend the British Re-colonization of Nigeria - By Tochukwu Ezukanma Posted on: Apr 20th, 2025
Protests in Africa: A Decade of Turmoil and the Rising Wave of Unrest Posted on: Mar 7th, 2025
The Consolation in Trump’s Presidency - By Tochukwu Ezukanma Posted on: Mar 1st, 2025Protests in Africa: A Decade of Turmoil and the Rising Wave of Unrest - Over 250,000 Dead and Billions Lost—Can Africa Handle the Crisis Ahead? Posted on: Jan 30th, 2025
Deconstructing Nigeria - By Oseloka H. Obaze Posted on: Jan 25th, 2025
We Should All Join in the Protest - By Tochukwu Ezukanma Posted on: Nov 26th, 2024
Elected representatives: Servants or Masters? - By Abiodun Komolafe Posted on: Nov 15th, 2024Nigeria’s Forgotten Poor! - By Abiodun Komolafe Posted on: Oct 5th, 2024
Netanyahu denies offending Christians over Jesus remarks© 2026 New Nigerian Politics. All Rights Reserved. Log in - Designed by Gabfire Themes