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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— 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…

Ibadan, Oyo State— The Obidient Movement supporting Peter Obi is rapidly growing in Oyo State as the country approaches the 2027 general elections. The movement’s recent Oyo State Obidient Conference, themed “Going Forward 2027: A New Nigeria is Possible,” drew political analysts, grassroots organizers, and party faithful to the Empowerment Centre on Ring Road. Prof….

Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State  — Former Ekiti State Governor Dr. Kayode Fayemi has publicly refuted claims that he co-founded the African Democratic Party (ADC) coalition alongside former Rivers State governor Mr. Rotimi Amaechi. The controversy emerged following a Saturday X Spaces conversation during which Amaechi reportedly asserted that the ADC coalition began with himself and Fayemi…

Makurdi, Benue  — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially been unveiled in Benue State, with its Protem State Chairman, Chief Terngu Tsegba, declaring that Governor Hyacinth Alia is welcome to join the party if he chooses. Speaking to journalists shortly after the party’s official unveiling in Makurdi on Wednesday, Tsegba stated that political figures…

Abuja — Paul Ibe, the spokesperson for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has publicly lambasted Reno Omokri, a former presidential aide, for what he described as incessant and hostile attacks on Labour Party’s presidential flagbearer in the 2023 elections, Mr. Peter Obi. In a strongly worded statement released on his verified X handle Saturday afternoon,…

Ibadan, Oyo State — Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has proposed a sweeping constitutional amendment that would introduce a single-term limit of five or six years for all elected public officials across Nigeria’s three tiers of government. Makinde made the proposal on Friday during a courtesy visit at his Ikolaba residence in Ibadan, shortly after…

Abuja, Nigeria — Suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has claimed that her removal from the Senate was not due to a seating row, but a calculated political maneuver by Senate President Godswill Akpabio aimed at punishing her for rejecting alleged corrupt demands. Speaking during a revealing interview with journalist Adeola Fayehun on YouTube, Natasha…

Abuja, Nigeria — The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports of an ongoing feud between him and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, while also distancing himself from the recent State of Emergency declared in the state. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Monday, Wike maintained that contrary to popular…

Port Harcourt, Nigeria — Fresh tension has erupted in Rivers State following a walkout during a public event involving the representative of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, igniting a war of words between FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The incident, which occurred during an empowerment programme in Port Harcourt, saw…

Umuahia, Nigeria — The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has advocated for renewed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, emphasizing the transformational strides of his administration. In separate meetings with the Tinubu Mandate Support Group (TMSG) and Club 17 Initiative in Umuahia, Kalu described President Tinubu as “a forward-thinking…

Abuja, Nigeria —   The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has formally addressed recent comments made by Pastor Tunde Bakare, describing his assertions as “unwarranted invective” capable of eroding public confidence in the nation’s democratic institutions. The response was contained in an official statement released by Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee…

Daura, Nigeria —  Former President Muhammadu Buhari has called on governors under the All Progressives Congress (APC) to remain focused on the welfare of citizens, stressing that true leadership lies in prioritizing public interest over personal gain. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) to his Daura residence in Katsina State,…

Benin City, Nigeria —   The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, have rejected the verdict of the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, vowing to appeal the decision. In a statement on Wednesday, PDP State Chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, described the ruling as a “huge travesty of justice,”…

Abuja, Nigeria—  A new political movement, Team New Nigeria (TNN), has taken a major step towards official recognition ahead of the 2027 general elections by unveiling its logo and slogan. In a statement released by the party’s spokesperson, Dr. Mohammed Adah Shaibu, TNN confirmed that it had finalized key branding elements, including its acronym, motto,…

Port Harcourt, Rivers  —  The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the declaration of a state of emergency in the state and the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the State House of Assembly as an unfortunate but necessary measure.   Speaking at a press conference held at the…