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Abuja, Nigeria —Former Political Allies Turn Critics as Tinubu Faces Mounting Opposition Ahead of 2027 Elections As Nigeria gears up for the 2027 general elections, political dynamics are shifting sharply, with President Bola Tinubu now facing stiff opposition from former allies, trusted associates, and longtime protégés who once championed his rise to power. In a…
Osun State – Famous Nigerian musician, Davido, appeared to have confirmed his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke’s imminent defection to the All Progressive Congress, APC. There are rumors that Adeleke is planning to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the APC ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial election in the state. News reports that the rumors…
Lagos, Ikosi-Isheri — The ongoing local government elections in Lagos faced early logistical setbacks on Saturday, as electoral officers and security personnel were left stranded at the Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA) secretariat. As of 9:45 a.m., dozens of officials, some of whom reportedly arrived on Friday night, remained idle and visibly distressed due…
NIGERIA – The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has thrown its weight behind Vice President Kashim Shettima’s remark that the President does not have the power to remove an elected Governor. News reports that the VP had on Thursday while recounting how former President Goodluck Jonathan tried to remove him as governor of Borno State, said the…
Nigeria – In a strong show of support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chief Obidike Chukwuebuka, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has dismissed the viability of any political coalition formed to oppose the president’s administration, including the recently announced ADC-led coalition. Speaking to journalists, Chief Obidike stated that President Tinubu’s unwavering dedication…
Anambra State – Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, on Friday officially presented Dr. George Moghalu as the party’s flagbearer for the November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election. Speaking in Onitsha during the party’s campaign flag-off, Obi also used the occasion to reaffirm his intention to run for…
OYO STATE – Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, has declared that the opposition coalition under the platform of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, is not a threat to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. He made the declaration on Friday at the South-West PDP Caucus meeting held at the party’s South-West zonal secretariat in Ibadan, Oyo state….
Nigeria – Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has reacted to the controversy surrounding Vice President Kashim Shettima’s recent remarks at a book launch. Sani said that Shettima spoke in tongues and therefore should have known better that he couldn’t control its interpretation or misinterpretation. In a post on X, Sani wrote: “When you speak in tongues,…
Abuja, Nigeria— Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the ADC has affirmed that it remains untroubled by the presidential aspirations of any of its key figures. This clarification was made by Mr. Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson of the coalition-backed party, during an interview on Channels Television’s Lunchtime Politics programme on Wednesday. Responding to speculations of internal…
ABUJA: One of the leaders of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Mallam Salihu Moh. Lukman, has declared that the party’s standard bearer in the 2027 presidential election will emerge through a transparent primary election, saying the party has no special preference. This was as he disclosed that anyone who emerges as candidate of the party…
NIGERIA – Popular Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Yul Edochie, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to concentrate on addressing Nigeria’s pressing issues rather than being distracted by conversations surrounding the 2027 general elections. Taking to his Instagram page, the actor stressed that the country is currently grappling with serious challenges, particularly the high cost…
ABUJA – The senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe, has said that the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, performed better as FCT Minister than the incumbent minister, Nyesom Wike. This, she noted, is despite the former Rivers State governor’s infrastructure drive in Abuja. Kingibe made the remarks on Tuesday while appearing…
Ondo State – The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ondo State has raised serious concerns over the deplorable state of courtrooms across the state, describing the situation as a glaring indictment on the judicial system and a threat to the rule of law. In an open letter addressed to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice,…
ABUJA – Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to Nigeria’s newly formed opposition coalition, accusing them of exploiting national discontent for personal political gains. Speaking at his monthly media briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Wike dismissed the coalition’s adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a platform…
NIGERIA – Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju has lauded key leaders in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and other opposition figures for coming together to battle the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the next election. The lawyer specifically thanked the concerned leaders of the main opposition party, PDP for dumping the party for the African…
OSUN STATE – A former Senate President, Senator David Mark, and ex-Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, have been appointed as the interim Chairman and Secretary, respectively, of the African Democratic Congress, the coalition platform being positioned against President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. According to multiple reliable sources who were present at the…
Kwara – Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned members and supporters of the party not to associate with the coalition movement in the state. A statement by secretary of the party, Abdulrahman Abdullahi Kayode, in Ilorin on Tuesday, disclosed that the party is aware of “attempts by certain individuals and…
NIGERIA – Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmoud Yakubu, has charged Resident Electoral Commissioners, RECs, to build the capacity of their staff to improve on knowledge of new policies and practical innovations introduced by the Commission to improve electoral process. He reminded them that their work does not begin as the general…
UMUAHIA – Igbo youths under the aegis of the All Igbo Youth Forum have issued a clear condition for supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections: the unconditional release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The group…
NIGERIA – The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has invited stakeholders and the public to its special expanded National Caucus meeting. The special expanded National Caucus meeting will hold tomorrow, June 30, 2025. The notice of the meeting was issued and signed by PDP’s National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu. In the notice tagged: “Notice of Expanded Caucus…
Nigeria – The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to politicians against resorting to violence and malpractices ahead of the forthcoming by-elections in 12 states as well as the Anambra governorship election and next year’s Area Council Polls in the Federal Capital Territory FCT. This is as the government said that it would come down…
ABUJA: In the wake of leadership crisis afflicting the various opposition parties in the country and claims that the Presidency was responsible for it because it intends to turn Nigeria into a one-party state, President Bola Tinubu on Friday charged the opposition to put their houses in order before the 2027 general election. Noting…
NIGERIA – Activist politician, Omoyele Sowore has alleged that the outcome of the 2027 presidential election has already been determined by those in authority. Sowore, who made the allegations in an interview with Vanguard, empathetically declared that the “2027 results are already written”. The activist, however, said he would be in the presidential race, stating…
Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi has urged former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, to join the All Progressive Congress. He said the plea became necessary because all the governors in the Southeast region are supporting President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He equally hinted that a section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway…
2027 – Niger Delta ex-militant leader, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo has urged the Northerners to let President Bola Tinubu complete eight years in office just like his predicessor, Muhammadu Buhari, who cames from the North. Tompolo, who spoke on Arise Television amid Atiku Abubakar’s campaign for coalition against Tinubu ahead of the 2027 election, said…
Ondo 2027 – A prominent group in the oil rich area of Ondo state, Ilaje-Ugbo Intellectual Youths Alliance (IIYA) has raised the alarm of a seeming cold war between the Ondo state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the Interior minister, Bunmi Tunji Ojo ahead of the 2027 general elections in the state. The cold was alleged…
Abuja, Nigeria — A Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to officially acknowledge the leadership of the National Rescue Movement (NRM) following the party’s emergency national convention held in Abuja on January 17. Delivering judgment, Justice Obiora Egwuatu ruled that INEC must recognise the leadership that emerged from…
NIGERIA – Njiko Igbo Forum, an affiliate of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has demanded the sum of N100 trillion from the Nigerian Government on the account of injustice suffered by the Igbo people from 1966 till date. The group made the demand amid the revelation by former military head of state, General Ibrahim Babangida (Rtd) that contrary…
Osun – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has issued a directive instructing newly elected local government chairmen and councillors to refrain from entering their respective council secretariats. According to reports from The Nation, the governor gave the order on Sunday during the swearing-in ceremony held at the Government House, Oke-Fia, Osogbo. The directive is aimed…
OSUN – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged the federal government to withhold allocations meant for local government councils in Osun State until elected officials, reinstated by a court ruling, assume office. The party condemned last Saturday’s local government election conducted by Governor Ademola Adeleke, accusing him of violating his oath of office and…
OSUN – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has secured victory in all chairmanship and councillorship positions across Osun State’s 30 local government areas. The Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, Hashim Abioye, announced the results during a press conference in Osogbo on Saturday. Further details are expected to follow. By Damilola Adeleke| February…
