Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for approving the purchase of a new presidential jet while millions of Nigerians struggle to access basic healthcare and essential services. Speaking during an interview on Sunday Politics, … Continue reading I won’t buy ₦150bn Jet when 80% of health centres aren’t functioning — Peter Obi
AGS NEWS – Former Senior Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Public Affairs, Aliyu Audu, has publicly declared his resignation from the administration, stating his intention to actively oppose Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise … Continue reading Ex-Tinubu Aide Resigns, Vows to Campaign Against President’s Re-election in 2027
AGS NEWS – Joseph Nwobasi, a member of the House of Representatives from Ebonyi State representing the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Nwobasi, who represents the Ezza North/Ishielu Federal Constituency, announced … Continue reading Ebonyi rep Nwobasi defects to APC
AGS NEWS – Upon taking office, President Trump is set to sign a series of executive actions, aimed at reshaping government policy and fulfilling his campaign promises. These moves, which could include over 100 actions within his first week, are … Continue reading Trump gears up for aggressive day 1 executive action push
AGS NEWS – The Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has backed President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi to become the next governor of Lagos State. Olawande said Seyi Tinubu is well-qualified to govern Lagos State. The minister while featuring on … Continue reading 2027: Seyi Tinubu can be next Lagos governor – Minister of Youth Development
AGS NEWS – The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has decried the challenges it faces each year, demanding that its allocation be increased by 200 per cent given its huge challenges during electioneering campaigns and rejecting its N40 billion budgetary … Continue reading 2025 budget: INEC rejects N40bn allocation, demands N126bn
AGS NEWS – The Federal Government has received $52.88 million in recovered assets linked to former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke from the United States. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, announced the recovery during a … Continue reading US returns $52.88m Diezani Alison-Madueke’s loot to Nigeria
AGS NEWS – President Joe Biden’s administration is taking steps to extend protections for hundreds of thousands of immigrants whose temporary protected status is set to expire early in the President-elect Donald Trump-led administration. The New York Times, citing U.S. … Continue reading Biden moves to frustrate Trump’s massive deportation plan
AGS NEWS – Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has stated that the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, will be shocked by the outcome of the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State. Makinde also … Continue reading APC, Ganduje will be shocked by Ondo election – Makinde
AGS NEWS – Some yet-to-be-identified gunmen shot dead Adeleke Adeyinka, the All Progressives Congress (APC) councillorship candidate for Abeokuta South Local Government, on Saturday. The incident occurred at about 2 p.m. in the Jide Jones area of Oke Ilewo, Abeokuta, … Continue reading Unknown gunmen murder Ogun APC’s councillorship candidate
The single term presidency of six years proposed by former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has sparked debate among Nigerians. Atiku, a 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, had called for a single term of six years presidency for Nigeria. … Continue reading Atiku’s single term presidency proposal sparks debate
AGS NEWS – Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has refuted reports suggesting that his first daughter, Mrs. Helen Obareki, was appointed as the First Lady of the state. He clarified that his daughter was appointed as the Coordinator … Continue reading Gov Eno denies appointing daughter as Akwa Ibom First Lady following wife’s death
AGS NEWS – President Joe Biden expressed concern on Friday about the possibility of unrest in the upcoming November election, citing inflammatory remarks by Republican candidate Donald Trump, who continues to challenge his 2020 loss. Biden emphasized his confidence in … Continue reading Biden not confident US election will be peaceful
AGS NEWS – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Nigerians to ignore unofficial figures circulating on social media about the Edo governorship election, stating that they do not reflect the actual results being collated by the Independent National Electoral … Continue reading #EdoDecides2024: Disregard fake election result in circulation – APC
AGS NEWS – Ibraheem Labaeka, popular Islamic singer, has resigned from his position as Special Assistant to Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. In a letter dated Thursday, September 12, 2024, Labaeka announced his resignation, stating that he is uncomfortable being … Continue reading I can’t be receiving salaries for doing nothing – Singer Labaeka resigns as Kwara Gov’s SA
AGS NEWS – The Obi-Datti fundraising team has denied the claim made by Labour Party National Chairman Julius Abure that only Aisha Yesufu and Pastor Itua Ighodalo managed the campaign funds for LP presidential candidate Peter Obi in the 2023 … Continue reading Abure lied, didn’t remit ‘N1,000 challenge’ donations – Aisha Yesufu
AGS NEWS – The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has blasted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the arrest of Nigerians by security operatives. We reports that the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, was on Monday arrested by … Continue reading PDP slams Tinubu over arrest of labour leader Ajaero
AGS NEWS – The member representing Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency of Bauchi State in the House of Representatives, Adamu Hashimu Ranga, narrowly escaped being mobbed by angry youths who allegedly attacked his convoy in Ningi. AGS NEWS reports that Ranga, who … Continue reading Angry youths attack Rep in Bauchi, accuse lawmaker of poor representation
AGS NEWS – Donald Trump held his first outdoor campaign rally on Wednesday since surviving an assassination attempt, targeting his Democratic rival Kamala Harris with sharp criticisms. Speaking behind bulletproof glass in North Carolina, Trump labeled Harris as the “most … Continue reading Trump holds first outdoor rally since attempted assassination
AGS NEWS – Former U.S. President Donald Trump has made headlines by comparing his political rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, to his wife, Melania Trump. During a live interview with Elon Musk on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday night, Trump … Continue reading Trump compares Kamala Harris to his wife Melania – Trump
AGS NEWS – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has urged traditional rulers in the state to strengthen unity among themselves. Adeleke made the call during the coronation of his wife, Mrs Ngozi Adeleke, as the Erelu Soludero of Erinmo Ijesa. … Continue reading Adeleke urges unity among Osun monarchs
AGS NEWS – US television network ABC has announced that both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have agreed to participate in a presidential debate scheduled for September 10. This follows Trump’s earlier refusal to commit to the debate, citing his … Continue reading Donald Trump and Kamala Harris agree to debate each other on September 10
AGS NEWS – The European Union announced on Sunday that it cannot recognize Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s recent re-election due to the lack of official voting records from the country’s electoral authority. The EU Council stated that the results published … Continue reading EU rejects Venezuelan President Maduro’s electoral victory
AGS NEWS – The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has expressed uncertainty regarding the current political status of former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. Tony Okocha, the state caretaker committee chairman, addressed reporters on Tuesday, … Continue reading We don’t know Rotimi Amaechi’s political party – APC
AGS NEWS – A poll taken days before President Joe Biden withdrew from the 2024 race has revealed what Democrat members think of Kamala Harris becoming US president. The poll conducted by the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and published on Wednesday, July 17, found … Continue reading New poll reveals what Democrats really think of Kamala Harris being US president
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