There is rising tension within the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) over the prolonged silence of Rabiu Kwankwaso, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, regarding his intentions for the 2027 elections. His supporters, once loyal and hopeful, are now growing restless and uncertain about the future. Silence Fuels Anxiety Within Kwankwasiyya Movement A close associate of Kwankwaso told Punch that the former Kano State governor’s silence has unsettled the party and its grassroots supporters. The associate revealed that even those near Kwankwaso remain in the dark about his next political move. “The prolonged silence is seriously affecting both our party and…
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The political storm that engulfed Rivers State earlier this year seemed to reach a breaking point until President Bola Tinubu stepped in decisively. Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), the Sole Administrator appointed to manage the state during the crisis, has publicly praised Tinubu’s intervention as both timely and essential for restoring order. Speaking at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in Port Harcourt on Saturday Ibas lauded the President’s actions, describing them as a firm commitment to peace and stability not only in Rivers State but also across the Niger Delta region. A Crisis Ignored…
The Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has July 12, 2025 in Rivers State Port Harcourt criticized the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for its chronic inability to complete projects across the Niger Delta region. Speaking at the NDDC’s 25th anniversary celebration in Port Harcourt, Jonathan blamed the frequent changes in leadership for the commission’s failure to deliver on its mandate. Jonathan revealed that the NDDC has seen 11 different CEOs over 25 years. Averaging less than two and a half years per leader. He argued this rapid turnover disrupts planning and execution. Forcing the commission to rely on short-term, contractor-driven…
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has finally addressed the controversy sparked by viral images and videos showing him serving food at a public event. In a statement released on Sunday of Peter Obi serving food, where Obi has himself dismissed claims that his actions were mere political theatrics aimed at boosting his 2027 election chances. Instead, he insisted the event was about true leadership as service, not clout chasing. The Viral Moment That Shook Nigeria The footage of Obi personally serving food stirred intense debate across social media and news platforms. Critics accused him of staging a publicity…
After a two-week diplomatic tour to Saint Lucia and Brazil, President Bola Tinubu finally returned to Abuja on July 12, 2025 According to report, his arrival ended weeks of speculation about his whereabouts following the BRICS summit in Brazil and an official state visit to Saint Lucia. Diplomatic Tour Raises Eyebrows President Tinubu departed Nigeria on June 28, 2025, beginning a two-nation visit aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s ties with Caribbean nations and emerging economies. His first stop was Saint Lucia, where he engaged with top government officials and addressed the local parliament. The visit was billed as a move to…
Samsung is stirring controversy with its bold plan to develop AI-powered wearable devices that go beyond traditional smartwatches and rings July 12, 2025. The South Korean tech giant is reportedly exploring smart earrings, necklaces, glasses, and rings designed to reduce users’ dependence on smartphones. This move, announced by Samsung’s Mobile Experience Division COO Woo-joon Choi, signals a push toward a future where gadgets are worn rather than carried. A New Wave of Wearables: Beyond the Smartphone Samsung’s vision is clear: create wearables that users don’t have to carry but wear comfortably all day. According to Choi, these devices could take…
A Hermès Birkin handbag, once owned by British icon Jane Birkin, shattered records at a Paris auction on Thursday. The bag sold for an astonishing €8.6 million (£7.4 million), becoming the most expensive handbag ever sold at auction. This sale also ranks as the second priciest fashion item ever purchased, igniting controversy over luxury, wealth, and societal values. The Birth of a Legend: Birkin Meets Hermès The story behind the Birkin bag is as iconic as the bag itself. In 1981, Jane Birkin happened to sit next to Jean-Louis Dumas, then artistic director of Hermès, on an Air France flight.…
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has once again declared his unwavering loyalty to the Labour Party July 12, 2025, This declaration comes amid swirling controversies over his involvement in a coalition that adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform for the 2027 elections. Obi’s recent speech in Anambra State sought to clear the confusion and reaffirm his political identity. Clearing the Air: Obi’s Party Loyalty Questioned On Friday, during the campaign flag-off for Labour Party’s governorship candidate George Moghalu and his running mate Lady Ifeoma Okaro, Obi addressed the swirling rumors head-on. The politician insisted…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has launched a fiery legal battle to overturn a ₦5 million fine slapped on her by the Federal High Court July 12, 2025. The fine was imposed over a satirical Facebook post she made during an ongoing court case involving her Senate suspension July 12. This controversy has stirred debates about judicial overreach, freedom of expression, and political intimidation in Nigeria. The Controversial Facebook Post That Sparked Legal Action The Federal High Court, presided over by Justice Binta Nyako, found Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan guilty of civil contempt. The court described her Facebook post as “disrespectful” and “prejudicial” to…
Tension erode as more than 13 Lagos political parties reject peace accord amid the July 12, 2025, Chairmanship and councilors across the state’s 20 Local Government. Lagos residents are heading to the polls today, Saturday, July 12, to elect chairmen and councilors. The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has pledged a credible and transparent electoral process, July 12. However, the atmosphere is far from being very calm. A wave of discontent from opposition parties and civil society groups casts a dark shadow over the election’s integrity. Political Parties Snub Peace Accord: A Dangerous Signal In a move that has…