…at the airport, suggesting a 'persecution agenda' against him by the Federal Government. Politics aside, every Nigerian is entitled to fair treatment under the law. I therefore instituted an internal inquiry over the issue. Luckily enough, the entire Abuja airport is covered by CCTV cameras, real-time, 24/7. But appare…

…Mohammed Ali Ndume, in his reaction while speaking on Channels Television programme, Politics Today, commended the security agencies for “taking the fight to the terrorists” saying “this is the first time that real rescue is being done”. The kidnap Recall that the victims were abducted on May 15, 2026 when heavily arme…

…he was involved in a bank robbery in the United States before returning to Nigeria for politics, describing the allegation as fictitious. He accused his critics of circulating a photograph of another individual in handcuffs and falsely presenting it as his arrest by the FBI, saying the image and accompanying claims wer…

…in the interview, which was conducted and recorded in April. The pair did not discuss politics "super consistently," the roommate said. Twiggs never heard Robinson mention Charlie Kirk and said Robinson didn't talk much about LGBTQ issues. "Usually, if he did talk about politics stuff, it was relating to Trump or curre…

…it had landed on a nearby construction road, where it dropped passengers. Speaking on Politics Tonight, a TVC programme, he said, “The tower in Asaba cleared them to land. After about two minutes, the tower called and said, ‘Where is your location? I can’t see you again. I can’t see you on the tarmac.' As it is known,…

President Donald Trump fired on Thursday the last two federal election officials in charge of the agency that ensures accurate, secure votes ahead of midterms in November, US media reported. The bipartisan Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is usually led by a four-commissioner panel, but the two Republican-nominated…

…by Adeyemi. National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, speaking on Politics Today, a Channels TV programme, said: "We are glad that the president acknowledged that there is a need for further investigation, but what we are saying is that you cannot be a judge in your own case. Nemo judex in causa sua. I…

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…respond to concerns about possible political abuse, she shifted the conversation beyond politics, focusing instead on whether Nigeria had the institutions, resources and safeguards needed to make state police work. “If we do not have a strong national police force, it will be difficult to build 36 effective state polic…

…made by Obi. He has not shown a man who is not consistent. Everything for him is politics. I am not in a position to confirm but I do know that if the President did not call Seyi, did Seyi call the President, that this is what has happened in my state,If he called him and they spoke, what is the problem? If something h…

…to its ideals. Igiri said the group placed the overall interest of Ebonyi above partisan politics, adding that Nwifuru's leadership and policies motivated them to support the administration. Igiri also unveiled a political mobilisation platform, "FON All the Way," describing it as a network of experienced grassroots po…

…as a Nigerian, as a human being, I don’t think it is wrong if I say there must be some politics going on. I can speak about the agencies-they are the ones that took him to court. They’re the ones that oppose the bails. They’re the ones that, you know, say that this guy is a flight risk,” she added. On El-Rufai’s health…

…was reacting to comments made by Sheriff during an appearance on Channels Television's Politics Today on Monday, where the former governor said Northerners would not vote for Obi in 2027 because he is "divisive." "I am not worried about Peter Obi at all because I know that Northerners will never vote for Peter Obi," Sh…

…with the people. When I put this point to my friends in London, they said "that's politics". But if withdrawing the fuel subsidy is such a great reform, for which Tinubu is now hailed as Nigeria's saviour, why was he vehemently against it? Why did he sponsor the "Occupy Nigeria" protests to torpedo it in 2012? Take als…

…the killing of Oni and blamed it on the APC. "How many people will be killed because of politics and power?" Olajengbesi wrote. "This is my hometown tonight. Armed thugs drove into Ijebu-Jesa and started firing sporadically. An innocent young man has been killed, four others have been injured, and the entire town has b…

…decision. “The IOC is sending a clear signal: the Olympic movement must remain free from politics,” Russian sports minister Mikhail Degtyarev said on Telegram, adding Russia planned to participate in qualifiers for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Russia’s return remains more limited than that of Belarus, which…

…to protections because of his past involvement in the often dangerous world of Nigerian politics. Instead he was sent to Ghana. Benjamin and other deportees were held at a military base outside the capital. Those around him fell sick, exposed to relentless mosquitos. As the government came under pressure from lawyers s…

…president. Sheriff stated this on Monday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he argued that the North would not support Atiku’s bid because of an unwritten power-sharing arrangement among Nigeria’s political leaders. According to him, the understanding reached after the civil war was aim…

…lose the moral authority that initially made them agents of change when they get into politics. In an interview with Vanguard News’ Politics Hub, Segalink maintained that meaningful impact does not solely depend on holding political office, insisting that individuals can transform society from whatever position they oc…

…secure the backing of Northern voters. Speaking on Monday during Channels Television's Politics Today, Sheriff also defended President Bola Tinubu's record on security, expressed confidence that the APC would remain in power after the next general election, and argued that the presidency should stay in the South until…

…of state police. Okiro made the remarks while featuring on Channels Television's Politics Today on Monday. "Nigerian police is badly disorganised, disenchanted, demoralised, unstaffed, ill-equipped, ill-trained. "You see, if the police are well-equipped, nobody would talk about state police," Okiro said. He argued that…

…winning by a margin of only 2,096 votes. The outcome upturned the dynamic of the state's politics as Benue has been a PDP stronghold for years under former Governor Samuel Ortom, who openly voted for Peter Obi during the election. Alia said the visit to the Villa served multiple purposes, including updating the Preside…

…(NDC), Peter Obi, lacks the qualities required to lead Nigeria, arguing that his politics is divisive and driven by what he described as an online “mob.” Awosanya made the remarks during an interview on Vanguard’s Politics Hub, where he spoke on the state of the nation, the 2027 general election and Obi’s presidential…

Political rallies are often dismissed as spectacles that bear little relationship to election outcomes. History has shown that large crowds do not necessarily translate into votes, just as modest gatherings do not always signal electoral weakness. Yet, there are moments when a political event becomes significant not be…