Search
HomePolitics

Politics

News

Rivers State Sole Administrator Ibas Suspends All Political Appointees

KEY POINTS Rivers State suspends all political appointees, including the SSG, commissioners, and special advisers, effective immediately. The order, backed by President Tinubu’s authority, mandates handovers to senior civil servants to maintain governance continuity. Analysts link the move to deeper political tensions, with potential...
Business

UBA’s $19 Million Travel Spend: Justifiable Growth or Executive Extravagance?

KEY POINTS UBA’s $19 million travel spend in 2024 more than doubled from 2023, fueling debates over fiscal prudence vs. expansion needs. Critics link the lavish spending to broader banking sector excesses, while defenders cite global operations and profit growth ($500 million in 2024). ...

Keep exploring

Politics

Tinubu Appoints Admiral Ibas as Rivers State Administrator

President Tinubu announced Admiral Ibokette Ibas as the Administrator of Rivers State through his emergency order to manage political distress in the region.
Politics

Tinubu Declares Emergency in Rivers, Suspends Governor, Lawmakers

Tinubu suspended Rivers Governor Fubara and lawmakers, citing escalating violence. He appointed Vice Admiral Ibas as administrator under emergency rule.
Politics

NASS Mulls Amendments to 2022 Electoral Act for Party Primary

The National Assembly has initiated a process to modify the 2022 Electoral Act which will enable party primaries to incorporate statutory delegates as part of a democracy expansion plan.
Politics

Lamido Rejects El-Rufai’s SDP Invitation, Reaffirms PDP Loyalty

Former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido rejected Nasir El-Rufai's call to join the SDP, reaffirming loyalty to the PDP and urging patriotism in politics.
Politics

SDP Gains Momentum as Defections from APC Increase Ahead of 2027

SDP gains momentum as defections from APC increase ahead of 2027 elections, with Adebayo highlighting transparency, inclusiveness, and national transformation.
Politics

Senator Natasha Defends IPU Attendance Amid Suspension, Investigation

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan explains her attendance at the IPU meeting despite suspension, as Nigerian authorities launch a probe into her participation.
Politics

Rivers State Assembly Adjourns Indefinitely Amid Budget Crisis and Political Tensions

KEY POINTS The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, has...
Politics

Senators Disown Report on Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suspension

Senators claim their signatures on the report recommending Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension were for attendance, not endorsement, sparking fresh controversy.
Politics

El-Rufai: People Bought Ministerial Positions Under Tinubu’s Government

El-Rufai claims some individuals paid for ministerial positions under Tinubu’s government, revealing why he left APC and sought Buhari’s blessings.
Politics

Akpabio Accuses Natasha of Misrepresentation at UN Conference

KEY POINTS Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of victimization and abuse...
Politics

Obasanjo: Most Nigerian Politicians Seek Office to Enrich Themselves

Obasanjo claims most Nigerian politicians use public office to enrich themselves, condemning corruption and calling for a governance model suited to Africa.
Politics

Tinubu Intervenes in Lagos Assembly Crisis, Meets Obasa and Meranda at Aso Villa

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu is mediating the Lagos assembly crisis, meeting with key...
Load more

Latest articles

News

Rivers State Sole Administrator Ibas Suspends All Political Appointees

KEY POINTS Rivers State suspends all political appointees, including the SSG, commissioners, and special...
Business

UBA’s $19 Million Travel Spend: Justifiable Growth or Executive Extravagance?

KEY POINTS UBA’s $19 million travel spend in 2024 more than doubled from 2023,...
News

Natasha Apologises to Ezekwesili Over Clash with Nwaebonyi

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan issued an apology to Oby Ezekwesili after the public dispute between Nwaebonyi and Ezekwesili at the Senate hearing while acknowledging her strong leadership skills.
Politics

Reps Bill to Convert Lagos LCDAs into Full LGAs

The House of Representatives passed legislation to evolve Lagos' 37 LCDAs into complete Local Government Areas which could result in enhancing Nigeria's total LGAs to 811.

The Nigerian Inquirer asks the questions that matter to the people, probing into stories that others might overlook.

© 2023 The Nigerian Inquirer. All Rights Reserved.