Robby Akeju, Author at Freedom Online

Wike to Makinde: Your presidential ambition dead on arrival

Robby Akeju — Thu, 14 May 2026 17:49:35 +0000

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the alleged alliance between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). Wike, factional national leader of PDP, told journalists after inspecting the ongoing 13-kilometre Gomani to Yangoje road project in Kwali Area Council, Abuja, on Thursday, that the narrative was […]

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Why I visited APC Chairman, by Wike

Robby Akeju — Thu, 14 May 2026 07:01:58 +0000

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has fired back at critics following his recent visit to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda. Wike told journalists after inspection of ongoing projects in Abuja on Wednesday that he does not practice politics of enmity. Wike explained that […]

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FG clarifies report on 40% peculiar allowance

Robby Akeju — Thu, 14 May 2026 06:37:55 +0000

The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF) has clarified reports regarding the approval of a 40 per cent peculiar allowance for federal civil servants. In a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Mrs Eno Olotu, the office said it neither approved nor conveyed the approval of […]

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I was not arrested by EFCC – Energy Commission of Nigeria boss

Robby Akeju — Thu, 14 May 2026 06:32:39 +0000

Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, Director-General, Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), has denied being arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as reported in the media. He said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, while acknowledging that he only honoured an invitation by the commission. The statement signed by Alhaji Abdulrasaq Danjuma, his […]

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Fans mourn Alex Ekubo

Robby Akeju — Wed, 13 May 2026 12:42:46 +0000

Fans and followers of late Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo across social media platforms have expressed sadness over his demise, describing the incident as shocking and heartbreaking. The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning since Tuesday when the news of the actor’s passing surfaced online. Social media posts by his close colleagues, and trending […]

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Wike: I’m not a member of APC, not interested in their screening

Robby Akeju — Mon, 11 May 2026 16:24:43 +0000

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State will align its political strategy on areas it commands electoral strength in the 2027 general elections. Wike stated this during an inspection tour of ongoing infrastructure projects in Abuja on Monday, ahead of the third anniversary of President […]

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JAMB to allow candidates use personal computers for UTME from 2027

Robby Akeju — Mon, 11 May 2026 16:05:30 +0000

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it will begin an option of “Bring Your Own Device” for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) from 2027. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this during the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions into Tertiary Institutions on Monday in Abuja. Oloyede said candidates would be allowed to […]

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NDC zones presidency to South for single term

Robby Akeju — Sat, 09 May 2026 14:27:35 +0000

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), on Saturday, zoned its presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria for a single four-year term. The motion was moved at the National Convention of NDC by the member representing Ogbaru Constituency of Anambra State in the 10th National Assembly, Afam Victor Ogene, and was adopted by the delegates. It was also […]

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PGF passes vote of confidence on Uzodimma, reaffirms unity ahead of 2027 elections

Robby Akeju — Fri, 08 May 2026 20:03:34 +0000

The Progressives Governors’ Forum (PGF) has passed a vote of confidence on its Chairman, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State. It also reaffirmed the unity of governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governors took the decision on Friday after a closed-door meeting in Abuja, where they deliberated on party […]

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ADC faults court’s indefinite adjournment in leadership dispute suit

Robby Akeju — Fri, 08 May 2026 19:54:30 +0000

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the Federal High Court’s indefinite adjournment of its leadership dispute suit as a contradiction of the Supreme Court directives. The party said the court’s action confirmed its fears of judicial manipulation and political interference in the leadership case involving Nafiu Bala. The party also questioned the move by Bala’s […]

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El-Rufai’s son, three Reps defect to ADC, NDC

Robby Akeju — Thu, 07 May 2026 23:20:05 +0000

Son of a former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, Rep. Bello El-Rufai, has defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to African Democratic Congress (ADC). El-Rufai’s defection was announced by the Speaker, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, during plenary on Thursday. Tajudeen said that El-Rufai was joining ADC, alongside two Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers from […]

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APC unmoved by Obi’s defection, says Yilwatda

Robby Akeju — Thu, 07 May 2026 23:08:32 +0000

Prof. Nantewe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says the party is unconcerned about Mr Peter Obi’s defection from ADC to NDC. Yilwatda spoke on Wednesday in Abuja during the ongoing purchase and submission of APC nomination and expression of interest forms for the 2027 elections. Obi was the Labour Party presidential […]

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Senate passes 2026 Electoral Act Amendment bill

Robby Akeju — Thu, 07 May 2026 22:56:11 +0000

The Senate has passed the 2026 Electoral Act Amendment bill, with focus to provide jurisdiction of the court in handling pre-election matters. The passage followed presentation of report by the Committee on INEC by its Chairman Sen. Simon Lalong (APC-Plateau) at plenary on Thursday. The proposed amendment aims to address gaps, timelines and court jurisdiction […]

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Senate rescinds amended standing rules, retains previous provisions

Robby Akeju — Thu, 07 May 2026 22:33:18 +0000

The Senate, on Thursday, rescinded the earlier amendments to Orders 2(2) and 3(1) of the Senate Standing Orders 2023 (as amended), retaining previous rules after the emergence of constitutional concerns. The senate had recently amended the standing rules, restricting principal leadership positions exclusively to lawmakers serving, at least, second terms. The revised provisions stated that […]

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Fani-Kayode: Germany did not reject my appointment, I voluntarily requested for redeployment to South Africa

Robby Akeju — Thu, 07 May 2026 22:24:42 +0000

Former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has disclosed that he personally requested for his redeployment to South Africa as ambassador-designate, two days after the initial announcement of his posting to Germany. Fani-Kayode made this known in a statement he personally signed on Thursday in Abuja. He explained that his preference for South Africa was because […]

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