Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has backed Edo State Governor Monday Okpehbolo in response to his statements on Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate for 2023. On Tuesday, Wike spoke at the inauguration of the New Edo Line Transport Service in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, and admonished Nigerian politicians not to politicise security and governance concerns. While addressing supporters at a rally in Benin City on Friday, Okpebholo warned Obi to obtain security clearance before visiting the state. Okpebholo further stated that the last time Obi visited the state and donated N15…

The Senate approved President Bola Tinubu’s external borrowing plan of more than $21 billion for the fiscal years 2025-2026 on Tuesday, clearing the way for the full implementation of the 2025 Appropriations Act. The borrowing package includes $21.19 billion in direct foreign loans, €4 billion, ¥15 billion, a $65 million gift, and around ₦757 billion in domestic borrowing through government bonds. A provision was also included for raising up to $2 billion in the domestic market using a foreign-currency-denominated instrument. Senator Aliyu Wamako, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debt, presented a report indicating that the plan…

The Ogun State Government stated on Monday that it is unaffected by legal threats from any party or individual disputing the burial of the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, which was carried out in accordance with Islamic pratices. Mr Sina Ogungbade (SAN), Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, was reacting to the International Council for Ifa Religion’s threat to sue the government and the late Oba Adetona’s family for violating traditional burial customs. Ogungbade (SAN) stated that while it would be a waste of time and resources for anyone to file a lawsuit against the…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uuaghan has described as “lawbreakers” the Senate under the leadership of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Natasha, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, on Tuesday, was denied entry into the Senate chambers, igniting a fresh constitutional standoff at the National Assembly. Natasha, whose six-month suspension was recently nullified by a Federal High Court, accused the Senate leadership of outright defiance of a judicial pronouncement, declaring that the “Senate has become lawbreakers.” However, her attempt to resume her legislative duties comes after a Federal High Court ruling on July 4, 2025, which declared her suspension unconstitutional and excessive. The court’s ruling…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan expressed gratitude on Tuesday for life and the opportunity to return to legislative duties after weeks of political upheaval. In an interview with Arise News, the congressman stated, “I am glad to be alive and to resume work today.” Her statement comes as there is growing anticipation for her return to the National Assembly in light of recent developments surrounding her suspension and ongoing political controversies. The lawmaker, who was suspended in March, announced over the weekend that she had formally notified the Senate of her intention to return, citing a recent court decision as the reason.…

Security operatives barred suspended Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, from gaining access to the National Assembly premises on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Natasha arrived at the gate with activist Aisha Yesufu, rights advocate Mama P, activist Randy, and a swarm of supporters but was denied access by security personnel. Yesufu confronted the officers stationed at the gate, attempting to intervene and challenging the alleged order to prevent Natasha’s entry. “National Assembly is meant to be for everyone. Why are you stopping us? “We are not abiding doesn’t mean we are cowards,” she said. The stalemate gradually escalated, with some…

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has expressed strong disapproval over the exclusion of the South-East and South-South regions in recent appointments to the boards of federal parastatals by the administration of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Dr Ezechi Chukwu, the group denounced the nominations as a violation of national equality and the Federal Character Principle established in Nigeria’s constitution. “Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide is deeply concerned by the glaring omission of qualified individuals from the South-East and South-South in the reconstitution of the boards and leadership of critical national agencies, including the Bank of Industry,”…

The former lawmaker representing Osun-East senatorial district in Osun State, Senator Babajide Omoworare, yesterday alleged that Governor Ademola Adeleke did not win the 2022 governorship election outrightly but due to an internal crisis within the All Progressives Congress (APC). He stated that the unresolved internal wrangling within the APC created a loophole that the PDP explored during the election. Speaking after declaring his intention to vie for the APC governorship ticket at the party secretariat in Osogbo, the former presidential aide on legislative matters said he is the best to reclaim the state for the party. Omoworare stated that his…

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, and Osun State All Progressives Congress governorship aspirant, Bola Oyebamiji, has disclosed that voters in the state will reject Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election bid over the mismanagement of huge resources accrued to the state in the last 30 months. Oyebamiji stated that Osun has been receiving financial rainfall of over 300 per cent of what it used to receive, yet nothing to show for the humongous allocation by the incumbent government. Oyebamiji, who spoke when he visited the Ijesa-North federal constituency, urged the APC supporters to remain calm over…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, yesterday, refuted his rumoured defection, disclosing that he is going nowhere and remains in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Speaking after the flag-off of the dualisation of the 3.5 km Ila township road in Ila-Orangun, Adeleke said his promise path is to serve the people and would not relent in doing so. He said, “I am glad that we are here today to flag off the dualisation of the Ila township road project despite the lingering uncertainties in the nation. I have vowed to my God and the good people of the State that…