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…
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,…
Kano, Nigeria — Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has inaugurated a 36-member taskforce on voter registration, charging them with the responsibility of ensuring the state reaches 10 million registered voters by the end of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. Speaking through the Secretary to the State Government, Farouk Umar, Governor Yusuf emphasized the…
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 — 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— 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…
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…
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, Nigeria — Chief Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation magazine, has affirmed that opposition politicians who have taken control of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have reached a consensus that internal power struggles will not fracture the coalition. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Wednesday, Momodu expressed optimism about the coalition’s launch, highlighting the…
Abuja, Nigeria — Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), following the conclusion of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tenure. The transition was officially announced at the recent ECOWAS Summit, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where heads of state…
Port Harcourt, Nigeria — Chief Tony Okocha, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, has insisted that Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who is currently under suspension, cannot join the party without adhering to proper procedures. Speaking during a live radio broadcast monitored in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, Okocha emphasized that no individual—regardless of…
Abuja, Nigeria — Former Minister of Education and one-time Nigerian ambassador to Germany, Professor Tunde Adeniran, has debunked claims that the 2027 presidential race is reserved solely for recurring political figures. He encouraged Nigerian youth to take an active role in shaping the country’s political future, stressing that their participation is vital to securing their…
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,…
Abuja, Nigeria — Aliyu Audu, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Bola Tinubu, has officially stepped down from his position, bringing an end to his tenure in the federal government. In a letter dated June 8, 2025, and addressed to the President via Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, Audu confirmed that his…
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State — In a significant political development, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has formally announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing national interest and ideological alignment with the ruling party. The announcement came during a press briefing in Uyo on Friday,…
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…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, was in attendance as the National Economic Council (NEC) resumed deliberations in Abuja after a nine-week hiatus. The high-level policy meeting, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, convened on Thursday at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, drawing participation from governors of the…
Abuja, Nigeria — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the immediate closure of its national secretariat in Abuja to mourn the tragic death of its Director of Administration, Hon. Lateef AbdulRaif Adeniji. The closure, confirmed in an official memo dated April 10, 2025, was signed by Ubagba Abel, the Deputy Director of Administration. The…
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,”…
