Politics Archives - Page 193 of 518

Jul

22

2025

Kwankwaso Holds Private Meeting with President Tinubu Amidst 2027 Coalition Rumors

News, Politics2027, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Politics, Rabiu Kwankwaso

A closed-door meeting took place between former Kano State Governor and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) leader, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and President Bola Tinubu at the President's official residence in Abuja on Monday. The meeting occurred after Kwankwaso attended the Nigeria Forest Economy Summit 2025 at the State House Conference Centre. This encounter marks the second known meeting between the two leaders in just over two years. Their first meeting was on June 9, 2023, shortly after Tinubu's inauguration, where Kwankwaso became the first 2023 presidential candidate to visit the President. During that visit, Kwankwaso mentioned discussing politics and governance with…

Jul

22

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

HRH Eze Aguocha Lauds Deputy Speaker Ben Kalu’s Leadership in Constitution Review Process

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, News, PoliticsAbia State, Benjamin Kalu, Bobby Aguocha, House of reps, Politics

The Chairman of Royal Renaissance and Grand Patron of Ezenaebiri, His Royal Highness Eze Bobby Aguocha, has expressed appreciation to the Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ben Kalu, for his leadership in chairing the recently concluded constitution review process in Owerri. Speaking from the venue of the Zonal Constitution Review, Eze Aguocha commended the Deputy Speaker's expertise and experience, which undoubtedly brought valuable insights to this critical exercise. According to Eze Aguocha, "As the second-in-command in the House of Representatives, your expertise and experience undoubtedly brought valuable insights to this critical exercise. The significance…

Jul

21

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Aisha Yesufu Vows to Escort Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to Senate Amid Suspension Dispute

News, PoliticsNatasha Akpoti, Nigeria, Politics, Senate

Socio-political activist Aisha Yesufu has pledged to stand by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Kogi Central representative, as she plans to resume her duties at the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday, despite opposition from the upper chamber. Yesufu’s declaration follows a court ruling that declared the senator’s suspension unconstitutional, igniting a heated debate about gender discrimination and institutional impunity in Nigerian politics. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Monday, Yesufu announced her intention to accompany Akpoti-Uduaghan to the National Assembly, asserting the senator’s right to resume her role. “Senator Natasha has every right to resume office, and tomorrow, she is…

Jul

21

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Soludo’s Economic Team Urged to Learn from Peter Obi’s Success

Business, Economy, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAnambra State, Economy, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

As Prof. Charles Soludo nears the end of his first term as Anambra State Governor, attention has been drawn to International Breweries PLC, a company attracted by former Governor Peter Obi in 2012. R ecent data from the Anambra State Internal Revenue Service shows that International Breweries PLC is the sixth highest paying tax entity in the state, with only banks paying more tax. This development has sparked criticism of Governor Soludo's economic team, with calls for them to learn from Peter Obi's success in attracting investments. The company, which started operations under Obi's administration, has become a significant contributor…

Jul

21

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Court Orders Forfeiture of Over N1bn Linked to Ebonyi SSG

Business, Economy, Lifestyle, Metro, News, PoliticsCrime, DSS/EFCC, Ebonyi State, Economy, Politics

A Federal High Court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has ordered the interim forfeiture of over N1 billion linked to Professor Grace Umezurike, Secretary to the Ebonyi State Government (SSG), and her aide. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had filed an ex parte application leading to the court's decision. The funds were allegedly diverted from the Ebonyi State Government's treasury into six accounts with United Bank for Africa (UBA). The funds were said to have been earmarked for purchasing rice for Ebonyi residents during the 2024 Christmas celebrations. Justice Maureen Onyetenu granted the EFCC's prayers, ordering the respondents…