Category: Politics

Blow to PDP: Court Quashes Ibadan Convention, Bars Turaki Faction from Office

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In a major blow to the PDP, a Federal High Court in Oyo State has nullified the November 15, 2025, national convention. Delivering the ruling on Friday, January 30, Justice Uche Agumoh barred all officers elected at the convention from parading themselves as leaders of the party. The court ruled that the gathering was a product of “flagrant disregard” for judicial directives, effectively dissolving the current Tanimu Turaki-led NWC. Justice Agomoh ruled that the PDP’s November national convention was organised in flagrant disregard of subsisting court orders. The judge ruled that the party cannot wilfully disobey judicial directives and subsequently approach the court to seek…

Curbing Tension: Ex-Lawmakers Seek Constitutional Rotational Presidency

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The National Forum of Former Legislators (NFFL) has proposed enshrining a north-south rotational presidency in the Constitution to bolster national stability. Comprising former state and federal lawmakers, the forum reached this resolution during its 2026 National Summit in Abuja on Saturday, January 24. The group argued that formalizing power-sharing would deepen regional trust and eliminate the political ambiguity often seen in future electoral cycles. Spearheaded by Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff and former House Speaker, the summit centered on the vital theme: “National Unity and Nation Building: Beyond 2031.” The…

Axe of Accountability: 7 Nigerian Governors Ousted in History

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In an effort to preserve the historical record, Sooth News is providing a translation of the BBC Hausa report from January 10, detailing the seven landmark impeachments that have shaped our democratic history. Rivers Assembly Revives Impeachment Plot Against Fubara On Thursday, January 8, 2026, the Rivers State House of Assembly launched a fresh bid to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara, leveling a series of allegations regarding illegal conduct. This latest move marks a dramatic collapse of the peace deal brokered by President Bola Tinubu, reigniting the high-stakes power struggle between…

Rivers Political Standoff: Speaker Amaewhule Labels Governor Fubara a ‘Threat to Democracy’ as Impeachment Begins

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The political standoff in Rivers State reached a boiling point today, January 8, 2026, as the House of Assembly commenced the impeachment process for Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu. Speaker Martins Amaewhule condemned the administration’s actions as unconstitutional, alleging that their continued tenure poses a direct risk to the state’s democratic stability. Speaking shortly after, Amaewhule condemned the governor for “deliberately refusing” to present the state budget as required by law. “Nothing is holding the government from presenting the budget; he chose not to,” Amaewhule said. “And…

No Individual or Governor Dictates APC Policy, Says Chairman Yilwatda

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Chairman of the All-Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, said the ruling party is not under the control of any governor. According to the chairman, governors do not have ultimate control over the party as decisions are often made at the national level. “Across the country, nobody can take any section of the party. For anything you are going to do at the state level, it is planned at the National level. It is not planned at the state level. This is the APC structure and that is how we…

Nigerian Man Faces FBI Charges for Visa Overstay, Assault

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A Nigerian national, Oluwadamilola Ogooluwa Bamigboye, has been arrested by the FBI and faces federal charges for allegedly assaulting a federal agent and evading arrest during an immigration enforcement operation. The two defendants, Oluwadamilola Bamigboye and Rekeya Frazier, were arraigned in federal court today on charges of assaulting a federal officer. On December 10, HSI agents went to Bamigboye’s apartment in Plymouth, Minnesota, to apprehend him in connection with an alleged student visa overstay. The reported incident occurred during this operation. HSI agents arrived at the scene and, according to…

BIGG Board of Trustees Congratulates Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (Rtd), CFR, Ph.D (Baraden Kano) on His Ambassadorial Nomination.

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The Board of Trustees (BOT) of the BAT Initiative for Good Governance (BIGG) proudly extends its profound congratulations to Lt. General Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (Rtd), CFR, Ph.D (Baraden Kano) Founder and National Chairman of BIGG on his honorable nomination as Ambassador by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. General Dambazau’s nomination stands as a powerful affirmation of his lifelong commitment to Nigeria, his distinguished statesmanship, and his unparalleled strategic vision. His vast contributions to national development, governance, diplomacy, and security continue…

LT. GEN. AB DAMBAZAU — A SYMBOL OF HOPE, UNITY, PROSPERITY AND TRANSFORMATION FOR NIGERIA

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The recent nomination of Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (Rtd), CFR, PhD, as Ambassador-designate has sparked more than celebration, but ignited renewed hope, unity, trust and confidence across Kano State and beyond. To many, he stands as ever a symbol of aspiration, integrity & national renewed hope.Lt. General Dambazau also bears the traditional title of Baraden Kano, a unique title in the heritage of Kano Emirate specially reserved for a person deeply trusted to protect, and safeguard the norms & values of the emirate including welfare of the people.As Baraden…

”Death Rumour Refuted: Ex-Anambra Governor Obiano Alive and Well”

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Contrary to news reports that former Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano passed away in a London hospital, a former commissioner the State strongly refuted the story, maintaining that Obiano is ‘alive and well’ Rebuking the death rumors, Don Adinuba, a former commissioner for information and public enlightenment in Anambra, confirmed on Friday, November 14, that Obiano is ‘healthy, strong, and residing in Texas, US’.” “The Nigerian media have been abuzz in the last couple of hours over a rumour that the immediate Anambra state Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has passed…

9-Day Ordeal Ends: Kidnapped Kebbi Deputy Speaker Released by Bandits

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The Deputy speaker, Kebbi State House of Assembly Hon. Muhammad Bagudo, has regained his freedom after being held captive by bandits since Friday, 0ctober 31. Earlier, Sooth News reported the unfortunate incident on Saturday, November 1st, that the lawmaker was abducted by suspected bandits in Bagudo LGA while returning home shortly after observing Isha’i prayer. The spokesperson of the state Police Command, Nafi’u Abubakar, in a statement confirmed both Bagudo’s release on November 8, around 8 p.m., and his subsequent receipt of treatment at a medical facility before being reunited…