APC Govs Drums Support for Yilwatda, Dismiss Opposition as Non-Existent

Abuja, Nigeria — Governors of the All Progressives Congress APC have declared the ruling party as the only viable political party in Nigeria, dismissing all other parties as nonexistent. The Chairman of Progressives Governors’ Forum, PGF, and Governor of Imo state, Senator Hope Uzodinma declared this when he, alongside his Kogi State counterpart, Alhaji Usman…

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Peter Obi Driven by Principle, Not Power — Says Chimamanda Adichie

Lagos, Nigeria — Acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has described Labour Party’s Peter Obi as a leader guided by humility, integrity, and national interest—rather than personal ambition or a desperate pursuit of power. Speaking on Channels Television’s Amazing Africans programme aired Monday, Adichie praised Obi’s consistency and selflessness, noting that despite the outcome of…

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Tinubu Praises Governor Abdullahi Sule’s Transformative Leadership in Nasarawa

Lafia, Nasarawa State — President Bola Tinubu has lauded Governor Abdullahi Sule for delivering six and a half years of impactful and transformative leadership in Nasarawa State. Making the remarks at the Turbaning Ceremony of Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, who represents Nasarawa West Senatorial Zone and was honored as Magajin Dangin Lafia, President Tinubu commended…

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Labour Party Factions Clash Over Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu Government

Abuja, Nigeria — Tensions have intensified within the Labour Party (LP) following a divisive petition alleging that several top party leaders, including 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, are involved in a plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The fresh controversy erupted on Tuesday when Abayomi Arabambi, the factional National Publicity Secretary, submitted a petition…

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2027 presidency: Jonathan North’s best choice, not Peter Obi  —  PDP ​chieftain Umar Sani

NIGERIA – A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Umar Sani, has claimed Northern Nigeria would prefer former President Goodluck Jonathan to emerge as the party’s presidential candidate rather than Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party. Sani stated this on Saturday while speaking on a news platform. ‎He was reacting…

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ADC: Lagos APC warns Nigerians against emerging political coalitions

LAGOS STATE – ‎The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has warned Nigerians against emerging political coalitions it says lack genuine structure, ideology and long-term vision. ‎In a statement released on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, warned against the opposition coalition spearheaded by the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and a number…

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“Stop Poking Your Nose in Opposition Affairs”, Atiku Snaps back at Tinubu, APC

Abuja, Nigeria — Former Vice President and opposition leader Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for allegedly interfering in the affairs of opposition parties, instead of tackling Nigeria’s worsening economic and security problems. The criticism was contained in a statement signed by Atiku’s Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, following…

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Kwankwaso Accuses Tinubu Govt of Marginalising North in Resource Allocation

Kano, Nigeria — The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of marginalising northern Nigeria by concentrating the country’s resources in the South. In his speech at the Kano State Stakeholders’ Dialogue on the 2025 Constitutional Amendment on Thursday, Kwankwaso alleged that…

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Nigerian Senate Commences Annual Recess

Nigeria — The Senate on Thursday began its annual long recess after adjourning plenary sessions till Tuesday, September 23, 2025. The president of Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio announced this following the adoption of a motion moved by the Leader of the Red Chamber, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC Ekiti Central) during a brief plenary However, Akpabio…

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Your Children Are Nigerians—Falana Counters Badenoch on Citizenship Remarks

Abuja, Nigeria — Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has debunked claims by UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, that she cannot confer Nigerian citizenship on her children due to her gender. Falana issued the rebuttal in a statement released Monday, describing Badenoch’s position as a “display of utter ignorance” aimed at currying political…

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Osun Central Senator, Fadeyi-Ajagunla Dumps PDP

Osun, Nigeria — Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi-Ajagunla, representing Osun Central Senatorial District, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. His resignation, which marks another high-profile exit from the party in Osun State, is coming on the heels of an earlier report on resignation of Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi representing Osun East Senatorial District in…

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Buhari’s Final Moments in Elite UK Medical Facility Raise Questions Over Nigeria’s Healthcare System

London, United Kingdom — The London Clinic, a top-tier private hospital in the UK, has come under renewed public scrutiny following the death of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari. The late President passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the Harley Street-based medical institution, widely regarded as one of Europe’s most exclusive and well-equipped…

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Atiku’s Exit from PDP Not a Concern—Party Spokesman

Abuja, Nigeria — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has downplayed the resignation of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, describing his departure as inconsequential to the party’s future and internal cohesion. In a statement granted exclusively to The PUNCH on Thursday, the PDP’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Ibrahim Abdullahi, characterized Atiku’s exit as “good riddance,”…

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Tinubu’s Ex-Allies Now Oppose His 2027 Re-election Bid

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…

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Makinde Inaugurates Governing Councils of Five State-Owned Tertiary Institutions

Oyo, Nigeria — Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has inaugurated governing councils of state-owned tertiary institutions on Friday. The event was attended by the Deputy Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal; Speaker of the House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin; the Chief Judge of Oyo State, represented by Justice K.A. Adedokun; and a former Deputy Governor…

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Lagos LG Polls: Deployment Delays Frustrate Officials at Ikosi-Isheri LCDA

 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…

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Auchi Polytechnic Denies Deaths During (SUG) Election

Auchi, Nigeria — Auchi Polytechnic management has dismissed claims that a student was killed during the recent Student Union Government (SUG) election, stating clearly that no fatalities occurred throughout the process. The clarification came during a press briefing held Thursday in Auchi, where Dr. Angela Egele, Director of the Public Relations Division, addressed circulating claims…

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ADC: Atiku, Obi, Amaechi Free to Pursue 2027 Presidency

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…

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Supreme Court Affirms Okpebholo as Edo Governor

Abuja, Nigeria — The Supreme Court of Nigeria has affirmed the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected Governor of Edo State, bringing an end to months of legal contention. The decision was delivered today in Abuja by the apex court, solidifying the outcome of the 2024 Edo gubernatorial election and dismissing all appeals challenging Okpebholo’s…

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Osun Monarch Raises Concern Over Incomplete Highway Project

Osogbo, Nigeria — The people of Ifon in Osun State have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the delayed completion of the N6.620 billion Ilobu–Ifon–Ilie–Erin-Ile road project, describing recent claims of its completion as misleading. The appeal was conveyed in a formal letter addressed to the President and routed through the Minister…

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Aregbesola Urges ADC Supporters to Focus on Facts, Not Insults

Lagos, Nigeria —Former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has called on members and supporters of the newly formed African Democratic Congress (ADC) to uphold civility in political discourse and engage critics with facts rather than insults. The appeal came during Aregbesola’s arrival in Lagos from Abuja on Friday, following the public unveiling of the ADC—a…

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