Veteran Nollywood actor and media personality Patrick Doyle has publicly criticized Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, over his choice of seat during a recent media briefing — a grand, throne-like chair that has sparked outrage online. Eyes Of Lagos reports, Doyle, known for his outspoken views on national issues, took to social media to express his disapproval of the opulent chair Wike sat on, describing it as a symbol of “delusion of grandeur” among Nigeria’s political elites. “If this isn’t a throne, I wonder what is,” Doyle wrote. “Why on earth would a Minister of the…
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In a trending video clip, Datti Baba-Ahmed said the natural and just expectation for the 2027 presidential contest is for the presidency to rotate to the South. “In 2027, the default position of thinking is that the presidency should be from the South,” he said, aligning with the principle of zoning and equity that has shaped Nigeria’s political structure for years. He raised concerns about the implications of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar possibly running under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a move that has been widely speculated. So if Atiku takes the ADC ticket, how will…
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has strongly reacted to the exit of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President David Mark, and others from the party. He said they were free to leave and form any party of their choice but maintained that the presidency would not return to the North until 2031. Speaking with our correspondent, George criticized the actions of the former Vice President, describing them as uncivilized. He recalled that the late Dr. Alex Ekwueme, one of the PDP’s founding fathers, contested the presidency twice and…
The Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has affirmed his loyalty and commitment to the Labour Party, saying that he is not in any coalition and hasn’t attended any meetings organised by the group or invited for any. Speaking during an interactive session with members of Abia State Global Economic Council in Umuahia, Otti said he is busy doing the work given to him by Abia people and not looking for where to decamp to. While reacting to the claim of a crisis in the Labour Party, the Abia State Governor said yes, the party had a problem, and…
FORMER Minister of Transportation Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi on Wednesday said that Nigeria is completely destroyed and required a complete change. Amaechi, who was a former governor of Rivers State, also accused the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC of colluding to hijack the forthcoming elections in the country. Speaking in an interview after the unveiling of the interim executive of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Abuja, the former Minister said that things have become so bad that Nigerians can’t afford to eat because there is no money to buy food,…
The day Peter Obi’s toxic supporters crawled under my wedding photo to spew hate and curse my marriage, they made me an enemy for life. I love Atiku Abubakar like a father, but the moment any coalition includes Peter Obi, count me out. I won’t just walk away, I’ll actively campaign against him until he quits politics for good.
The only senator produced by APGA in the last election, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, was spotted at the venue of the unveiling of the coalition of opposition parties. Seems it’s only Soludo that will be left in APGA very soon.
By law, you cannot operate from, or belong to, two or multiple political parties, so it is safe to say that their open declaration for ADC today is a clear abandonment of their previous parties. In fact, belonging to two political parties is a ground for disqualification in an election. Therefore, the emergence of ADC as presently constituted marks the formal dismemberment of the PDP, hitherto Nigeria’s strongest opposition Party. Majority of the old guard in the PDP (who have apparently lost control of the Party) have been pushed out of the party by the Younger Turks within the…
times — to ensure the job was done. And today, the road is ready for commissioning”, the Minister said He stressed the administration’s commitment to promoting local content, saying the successful delivery of the project by a local contractor reinforces trust in the capacity of Nigerians when properly supported. Barr. Wike also applauded the Coordinator of the Satellite Towns Development Department (STDD), Abdulkadir Zulkiflu, describing the young appointee as hardworking and resilient. “He has not had one full night of sleep since this project started. I thank him, and if he has a wife, I apologize to her,”…
In a tragic and deeply disturbing incident, more than 20 people have reportedly been killed in a terrorist attack on Kwalajiya Village, located in the Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The attack, which took place in the early hours of Tuesday, has left the entire community in shock and mourning. Eyewitnesses who spoke on condition of anonymity described the scene as harrowing, recounting how heavily armed men stormed the village, firing indiscriminately and setting homes ablaze. Many villagers, including women and children, are feared dead, while several others are still unaccounted for. In the aftermath…