Wale Ponnle, Author at Wakenews Nigeria

November 21, 2024

Supreme court dismisses new court case against President Tinubu

January 30, 2024 Wale Ponnle

A lawsuit to remove President Bola Tinubu from office and keep him from carrying out his duties has been dismissed by the Supreme Court. The court found the lawsuit, which was brought by Ambrose Owuru, a candidate for president in 2019, to be “frivolous, irritating, and baseless.” When Owuru’s attorney […]

Kwankwaso makes a hint at defecting and wants an APC presidential ticket in 2027

January 29, 2024 Wale Ponnle

By declaring his candidature for president in 2027, former governor of Kano State Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has sparked speculation about his possible departure from the opposition New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP). Kwankwaso claims that Nigerians are not happy with President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, citing increased rates of poverty since […]

The head of the Rivers APC, Rotimi Amaechi, advised his supporters to vote against Tinubu in the 2023 elections.

January 28, 2024 Wale Ponnle

The All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, has charged that the state’s former governor, Rotimi Amaechi, gave orders to his supporters to vote against President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 elections. Okocha claims that Amaechi, a well-known party member and former minister of transportation, told his […]

Trouble for Aiyedatiwa as supporters of Akeredolu express their support for the former commissioner

January 27, 2024 Wale Ponnle

Strong signs suggest that Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the governor of Ondo, may struggle to win the state’s upcoming election in November 2024. Meanwhile, prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmakers who remained faithful to the late governor Rotimi Akeredolu have announced their endorsement of Wale Akinterinwa, the former commissioner of finance. Before […]

We Will Follow Court Order, Preserve Status Quo Until February 28 — Rivers Government Addresses Commissioner Appointments

January 25, 2024 Wale Ponnle

The re-appointment of nine former commissioners has been put on hold until February 28 due to a Federal High Court ruling, which the Rivers State government has stated it is committed to respecting. Remember that in the midst of the state’s political unrest in December 2023, the commissioner voluntarily resigned. […]

BREAKING: Aiyedatiwa fires all of Akeredolu’s special advisers and commissioners

January 24, 2024 Wale Ponnle

All of the individuals appointed by the late Rotimi Akeredolu’s predecessor have been fired by Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. This was said in a statement made on Wednesday in Akure by Ebenezer Adeniyan, his spokesperson. “All members of the Cabinet are to hand over to the Permanent Secretaries or […]

APC’s 2027 attempt to seize control of Akwa Ibom would be futile, stakeholders tell Akpabio

January 22, 2024 Wale Ponnle

A group of state stakeholders and professionals known as the Akwa Ibom Professionals have called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to retract his remarks criticizing former Governor Obong Victor Attah and other previous leaders. In a statement released in Abuja on Sunday, the group’s national coordinator, Engr. Ufot Akan Umoren, […]

The LG Chairman calls Rivers Governor Fubara a “foolish governor” [VIDEO]

January 22, 2024 Wale Ponnle

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has come under fire from Samuel Nwanosike, the local government chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area in Rivers State, who has called him a “foolish governor” and ignorant. Nwanosike is a supporter of the late Governor Nyesom Wike. Due to a struggle for control inside the state, […]

Tinubu unveils a renovated airport route bearing his name in Imo state

January 15, 2024 Wale Ponnle

The route that leads to the remodeled Sam Mbakwe International Airport is now dedicated in honor of President Bola Tinubu. One of Imo State’s infrastructure accomplishments during the leadership of Hope Uzodimma is the road redesign. Tinubu is currently in the southeast state to attend the second-term inauguration of the […]

Thousands welcome Governor Yusuf back to Kano state (Pictures)

January 14, 2024 Wale Ponnle

Following the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s election victory, thousands of Kano people flocked to the streets to welcome him home. The nonviolent celebration, which included a sea of red and white, the colors of Yusuf’s New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), is evidence of the satisfaction […]