House of Representatives member Yusuf Gagdi has disputed claims that Peter Obi enjoyed overwhelming support in his Pankshin/Kanam Federal Constituency during the 2023 general election. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, the Plateau lawmaker said he won the constituency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) by a margin of 31,000 votes,…
The rain has stopped. The floodwaters are receding. Traffic is returning to normal. Yet if history is any guide, the silence that follows every flood is often more dangerous than the flood itself. It is the silence that allows governments to make fresh promises, citizens to return to old habits, and the nation to drift…
Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Navy, Yusuf Gagdi, has defended the Tinubu administration’s efforts to address Nigeria’s security challenges, saying the government’s actions should be acknowledged despite ongoing insecurity. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Gagdi said tackling insecurity is a collective responsibility and urged Nigerians to set aside religious, ethnic…
All Democratic Alliance (ADA) promoter Umar Ardo has alleged that the leadership dispute within the association is being driven by political calculations ahead of the next general election. Speaking during an interview aired on Arise News on June 30, Ardo claimed some politicians were seeking control of the ADA because of uncertainty surrounding the African…
Reactions have followed the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)’s claim that it has uploaded the name of its reported presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal ahead of the 2027 general election. In a post on its official X account on June 30, the party announced that Obi’s details had been…
Palestinian-American Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has announced her support for legislation seeking to block approximately $3.3 billion in U.S. military assistance to Israel ahead of a House of Representatives vote later this week, according to Al Jazeera. In a post on X, Tlaib criticised continued U.S. military aid to Israel and urged lawmakers to support the…
Yunusa Tanko, an ally of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, has defended Obi’s leadership record, saying his performance in office demonstrates his capacity to lead Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on Trust TV, Tanko said Obi left about N75 billion in Anambra State’s accounts at the end of his tenure, claiming no other governor…
Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a record-breaking bid for Bayern Munich forward Michael Olise as they seek to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season, according to a GOAL report published on June 30. The proposed offer is expected to exceed the current world transfer record set by Neymar’s €222 million move to Paris…
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has renewed his call for the creation of state police, arguing that decentralised policing is essential to tackling Nigeria’s growing security challenges. Speaking during an interview reported by Arise News on July 1, Sani said Nigeria lacks sufficient security personnel, leaving many areas inadequately policed and vulnerable to criminal activities….
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has declined to comment on any personal issues involving his predecessor, Nasir El-Rufai, saying his administration is focused on governance rather than political disputes. Speaking during an interview aired on Arise News on June 30, Sani said he would not discuss personal matters or publicly criticise any former governor of…
