Abuja, Nigeria — The Labour Party (LP) has ruled out the possibility of its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, securing the party’s ticket for the 2027 general elections. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, disclosed this during an appearance on Channels Television’s Lunchtime Politics on Monday, stressing that the LP could survive without Obi….
Kaduna, Nigeria— Kaduna State Governor Senator Uba Sani has dismissed claims that he is politically mentored by his predecessor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, stating instead that his true inspirations are President Bola Tinubu and the late human rights activist Chief Gani Fawehinmi. Speaking on TVC’s ‘Politics on Sunday,’ Governor Sani said there was no need to…
Ughelli, Delta State — Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State have cautioned politicians intending to run in the 2027 presidential and governorship elections to abandon their ambitions. This warning came during the unveiling of the Ukodo Nation Forum (UNF), a political pressure group, at Ughelli over the weekend. The APC leaders…
Nigeria — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Labour Party (LP) has cried out over what it described as a desperate plot by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to hijack its structures by infiltrating its ranks. The Interim National Publicity Secretary of the party, Tony Akeni, said this in a telephone interview with…
Nigeria — The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo has inaugurated a 489-member Governorship Campaign Council against November 8, 2025, election. Soludo, who performed the inauguration ceremony at the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, regional office in Awka, described the membership as people carefully chosen out of the 8.5 million Anambra people to help midwife…
Gombe, Nigeria — Prominent Tangale-Waja politician and business mogul, Jerry Damara, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in what observers are calling one of the biggest political realignments in Gombe South in recent years. The former PDP chieftain, presented his APC membership card to Governor Muhammadu…
Osun, Nigeria — Engineer Ademola Isaac Agoro, Managing Director of Protogy Global Services Limited and founder of Ademola Isaac Agoro Engineering Empowerment, has called on Nigerians to rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s education reforms, stressing that quality education remains the foundation for national development. Speaking at the foundation-laying ceremony of Joshua Agoro College in…
Nigeria — The Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of abandoning the North-Central region to a wave of killings. In a statement posted on his official X account, Atiku claimed insecurity has worsened across North-Central states as evidence that the federal government fails to protect citizens. He said, “The resurgence of…
Ibadan, Nigeria — The Oyo State Government has rejected claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration secured a ₦300 billion fresh loan, describing the allegation as “mischievous” and “reckless.” The rebuttal came on Friday through a statement signed by Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Special Adviser (Media) to Governor Makinde, following concerns…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Senator Nenadi Usman-led Interim National Working Committee of the Labour Party (LP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to either live up to his constitutional duty of protecting the lives and property of Nigerians or step down from office. The party accused the President and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)…
Abuja, Nigeria — Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised concerns over Tuesday’s passenger train derailment on the Abuja–Kaduna route, urging the Federal Government to embark on urgent reforms to address safety lapses in the nation’s transport system. In a statement posted on his official X handle on Thursday, Atiku described the incident — which…
Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria — Governorship hopeful Otunba Emmanuel Fayose of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has voiced serious concerns over recurring threats to his life amid his 2026 Ekiti governorship campaign. In a statement issued over the weekend by his media director, Wasiu Adejumo, Fayose revealed he has been receiving multiple anonymous calls and messages warning…
Lagos, Nigeria — Datti Baba-Ahmed, the 2023 Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, has criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, accusing it of deceiving Nigerians with claims it can rescue the country from underdevelopment. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Baba-Ahmed said, “They are deceiving us,” referring to the coalition which includes his 2023 running mate,…
Gusau, Zamfara State — Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convened a closed-door strategic meeting in Zamfara State to discuss pivotal political issues and reposition the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting was declared open by Senator Bala Mohammed, Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum and Governor of Bauchi State. He…
Lagos, Nigeria — The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, said he is not ready to “go low with anyone who decides to go into the gutters.” He made this statement while addressing journalists shortly after the South-West zoning consultative summit of the Peoples Democratic Party, held in Lagos. He said, “Personally, when…
Osun, Nigeria — The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has disclosed that his administration and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state would defeat the pharaoh facing the state and get its dues back. The Governor had gone on vacation to the USA during which he attended his nephew’s (Davido) wedding in Miami before…
Oyo State, Nigeria — The Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Dr. Abisoye Fagade, has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) must work harder and refine its strategies ahead of the 2027 general elections following its defeat in the Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election. Fagade made the remarks on Monday…
Tokyo, Japan — President Bola Tinubu arrived in Tokyo in the early hours of Monday for a series of high-level engagements ahead of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), scheduled to hold in Yokohama from August 20 to 22. According to the State House, Tinubu’s aircraft landed at Haneda Airport around 1…
Lagos, Nigeria — Adewole Adebayo, Social Democratic Party’s (SDP) 2023 presidential candidate, has sharply criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for failing to enforce electoral laws against campaign violations, particularly targeting the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). On Arise TV’s PrimeTime programme, Adebayo condemned the INEC for ignoring provisions restricting electoral campaigns until 150…
Gusau, Zamfara State — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged massive irregularities, intimidation, and violence during the State House of Assembly bye-election held on Saturday in Kaura Namoda South Constituency, Zamfara State. The allegations were made by the PDP State Chairman, Dr. Jamilu Jibo, at a news briefing at the party headquarters in Gusau,…
Ibadan, Oyo State — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Folajimi Oyekunle as the winner of the Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election held on Saturday, August 16, 2025. INEC Returning Officer, Professor Abiodun Oluwadare of the University of Ibadan, announced the results at the Collation Centre located at…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian presidency is once again in the spotlight following observations about President Bola Tinubu’s frequent foreign travels since assuming office two years ago. Comparisons have been drawn between Tinubu and the legendary Nigerian traveller Moshood Adisa Olabisi Ajala, popularly known as Ajala the Traveller, who was famed for his adventurous journeys…
Abuja, Nigeria — Voters in 16 constituencies across 12 states are set to head to the polls on Saturday in by-elections widely seen as a litmus test for Nigeria’s major political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), a total of 3,553,659 registered voters are expected to…
Abuja, Nigeria — Former Senate President and current National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to take decisive steps in restoring public trust by ensuring transparency and correcting past mistakes as the nation prepares for the 2027 general elections. Speaking ahead of Saturday’s…
Nigeria — The Fractional National Chairman of Labour Party, Julius Abure, has lambasted the 2023 presidential candidate of the party, Peter Obi, stressing that he is too desperate to lead Nigeria as a president. According to a statement he personally signed on Thursday, Abure said Obi created the crisis in the Labour Party. According to…
Enugu, Nigeria — The Federal Government has said that the South-East region is at the heart of the vision and agenda of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration. The government said that, in the various reforms, strategic and inclusive leadership of Tinubu, the South-East region has not and will not be marginalised. The Minister of Information…
Abia, Nigeria — The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti has felicitated with the newly appointed Commissioner representing Abia State in the Federal Character Commission, Obinna Oriaku. In a statement by his Special Adviser to the Governor (Media and Publicity), Mr Ferdinand Ekeoma, on Wednesday, Otti thanked President Bola Tinubu for the appointment and tasked…
Abuja, Nigeria — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against what it called the politicisation of its work, accusing the agency of carrying out media trials to harass and intimidate opposition leaders on behalf of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According to a statement signed by…
NIGERIA – Vice President Kashim Shettima, yesterday, expressed deep sorrow over the demise of former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, saying Nigeria has lost one of its most visionary leaders. Shettima described Ogbeh’s death as an irreparable loss to Nigeria’s agricultural transformation drive and national development trajectory. Speaking when he led…
Abuja, Nigeria — Human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi has dismissed speculation about former President Goodluck Jonathan making a political comeback ahead of the 2027 elections, insisting that Nigeria’s problems cannot be solved by a change in leadership alone. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday, Farotimi argued that without tackling the country’s…
Abuja, Nigeria— President Bola Tinubu has appointed the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, as Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) reconciliation committee for Bauchi State. The appointment, confirmed by a statement from the Speaker’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi, outlines the committee’s mandate to resolve persistent internal disputes…
