Defections: We don’t go out of our way looking for people – APC chieftain, Ahmed
A senior member of the All Progressives Congress, Ismaeel Ahmed, has stated that the party does not actively look for politicians to join its fold. He made this known during an interview on Politics Today. According to him, while the party welcomes new members, it does not intentionally target opposition figures or encourage defections. He […]
Tinubu Govt Has Taken More Loans Than All Administrations Combined – Dele Momodu
Former PDP presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has borrowed more than all previous Nigerian governments combined. Momodu made the statement during an interview on Sunrise Daily on Channels Television. He criticized the APC-led government for failing to balance its budget despite claiming to run a multi-trillion-naira economy. “We have […]
N100m paid into account of IGP’s son in error – Police
The Nigeria Police Force has explained that the N100 million found in the account of Victor, son of the outgoing Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, was paid in error. Force spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin said the money was quickly returned after it was noticed. He stressed that neither Victor nor his father had any link to […]
Rivers: Fubara knows what to do if he doesn’t want impeachment – Lere Olayinka
Lere Olayinka, media aide to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has said that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, knows exactly what to do if he wants to avoid impeachment. Olayinka made the remarks on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s programme, The Morning Brief, commenting on the ongoing political tension in the state. He clarified […]
Anioma state, Nnamdi Kanu’s release will bring peace to Southeast – Ned Nwoko
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has said that the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), will help restore peace and stability to the Southeast region. The lawmaker also called for the creation of Anioma State, which he believes will help balance the geopolitical structure […]
Tinubu has capacity to give Nigerians new constitution in six Months — Agbakoba
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Olisa Agbakoba, has said that President Bola Tinubu has the capacity to deliver a new constitution that reflects the true aspirations of Nigerians within six months. Agbakoba made this known during an appearance on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television. […]
President Tinubu is a use and dump leader – Senator Kabiru Marafa
Former Senator Kabiru Marafa has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, labeling him as a leader who only uses people for his own benefit and later abandons them. Marafa, who recently left the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the statement during an interview with Channels Television on Monday, September 1. He argued that the way former […]
2027: I’ll Run with Peter Obi – Datti Baba-Ahmed
Datti Baba-Ahmed, who was Peter Obi’s running mate in the 2023 Labour Party presidential election, has said he is willing to contest again with Obi in 2027. He explained during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today that his decision would depend on whether Nigeria’s electoral system becomes more transparent and credible. According to him, […]
Obi won 2023 election — Ex-SGF, Babachir Lawal
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has claimed that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, was the true winner of the election. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Tonight on Monday, Lawal said his conclusion was based on information and data available to him. According to […]
Kidnapped Channels TV reporter regains freedom
Joshua Rogers, the abducted Channels Television reporter and Government House Correspondent, has regained freedom. TORI had earlier reported that Rogers was abducted from his home in Rumuosi, Obio/Akpor area of Rivers State and was freed around 10 p.m. on Friday, less than 24 hours after his abduction on Thursday. His colleague, Charles Oporum, confirmed Rogers’ […]