politics
Nasir El-Rufai Explains Why He Is Not Contesting for Any Position Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has put to rest months of speculation about his political future, stating that he is not contesting for any position. The veteran politician’s announcement marks a significant shift in his career, moving him from a prominent office seeker […]
2027 Presidential Race: Amaechi Vows Not to Step Down, Hints at Contest Against Tinubu The political landscape of Nigeria is witnessing a new realignment ahead of the 2027 presidential elections, with former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, emerging as a key figure in the opposition. In a direct and defiant address at an African Democratic […]
The Flaws in Implementation: Oby Ezekwesili Criticizes Government’s Approach to Subsidy Removal The much-debated decision to remove Nigeria’s long-standing fuel subsidy has once again come under fire, this time from one of the nation’s most respected economic voices, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili. The former Minister of Education and a fierce advocate for good governance, speaking at […]
Political Tensions Mount: APC Aspirant Accuses Governor Oyebanji of Threatening Party Officials As the political landscape in Ekiti State begins to take shape for the 2026 gubernatorial election, a major crisis is brewing within the All Progressives Congress (APC). A yet-to-be-named aspirant has launched a scathing attack on the state governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, accusing […]
Reconciliation or Bust: PDP Leaders Push for Unity Before Crucial Convention The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is currently in a race against time, as it works to resolve internal disputes and present a united front ahead of its crucial National Convention scheduled for November 15 and 16, 2025. While there have been no specific public […]
A Sworn-In Mandate: INEC Presents Certificates of Return to By-election Winners The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially presented Certificates of Return to the winners of the recently concluded bye-elections, effectively sealing their mandates as elected representatives. The ceremony, which took place over two days, marks the final and most critical step in the […]
Political Tensions Mount: Northern Group Alleges Marginalisation, Unveils 2027 Strategy As political jockeying intensifies across the country, a prominent Northern group has accused the Federal Government of sidelining the region and has unveiled a detailed strategy to reclaim what it calls the North’s “rightful place” in national affairs ahead of the 2027 general elections. The […]
Governor Adeleke’s Warning: “Osun Voters Will Stop Electoral Robbers” Ahead of 2026 Governorship Race Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has issued a powerful warning to political opponents, declaring that the people of the state are ready to use their votes to “stop electoral robbers” in the lead-up to the 2026 gubernatorial election. The statement, released […]
Police Allegedly Arrest PDP Chairman, INEC Officials with Cash in Ogun Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have reportedly arrested a ward chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and some officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ogun State for alleged electoral misconduct. The arrests were made on Saturday during the ongoing […]
Police Announce Movement Restrictions in Kaduna for Saturday’s By-elections The Kaduna State Police Command has announced a restriction of movement in four local government areas to ensure the peaceful and successful conduct of the by-elections scheduled for Saturday. The command’s spokesperson, Deputy Superintendent of Police Mansir Hassan, issued a statement on Friday in Kaduna, stating […]
INEC Moves Sensitive Materials to Ogun, Deploys 2,445 Officers for By-election The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ogun State has announced its readiness for the upcoming by-election, confirming the deployment of 2,445 officers and sensitive materials to the polling units. The by-election for the Ijebu-East State Constituency is scheduled to hold on Saturday, August […]
Peter Obi Faults Tinubu’s Planned 12-Day Foreign Trip, Calls It ‘Insensitive’ Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu over his planned 12-day foreign trip to Japan and Brazil, describing the travel as insensitive and ill-timed amid Nigeria’s worsening economic and security crises. In a statement posted on his official […]
EFCC Grants Ex-Sokoto Governor, Tambuwal, Bail Amid ₦189bn Fraud Allegation The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has granted administrative bail to former Sokoto State Governor and current Senator, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, following his detention over allegations of financial misconduct. The release came on Tuesday after a day of interrogation regarding alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals […]
Police Mandate Peace Accord for Edo By-election Candidates In a proactive move to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful electoral process, the Nigeria Police Force in Edo State has mandated a peace accord for all candidates participating in the upcoming by-elections. The accord is a formal commitment by the political parties and their candidates to […]
Former Lawmaker Slams Amaechi’s Ministerial Performance, Citing Neglected South-South Projects A former member of the House of Representatives, Oghene Egoh, has strongly criticized former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, accusing him of failing to deliver substantial developmental projects to the South-South region during his tenure. Egoh’s comments were a direct response to Amaechi’s recent critique […]
2027: Atiku Delays ADC Membership Card Collection Amid Jonathan Comeback Speculation Our Correspondent – August 10, 2025 Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has delayed his planned formal entry into the African Democratic Congress (ADC) amid growing speculation that former President Goodluck Jonathan may join the party ahead of the 2027 presidential race..Atiku, who recently resigned […]
In a strongly worded statement issued Thursday evening, Atiku Abubakar accused Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun of weaponizing state institutions to pursue a personal vendetta under the pretense of law enforcement. Atiku Slams IGP Over Sowore’s Arrest, Demands Immediate Release Abuja, Nigeria – August 8, 2025 Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the […]
FG Shortlists Candidates for Federal Civil Service Recruitment Abuja, Nigeria August 7, 2025 The Federal Government has officially shortlisted candidates for the ongoing recruitment into the Federal Civil Service, following the conclusion of the application process earlier this year. The recruitment, announced in January 2025 by the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), opened over 70 […]
Sanwo-Olu Unveils Badagry Roads, Pledges Continued Infrastructure Development Across Lagos Badagry, Lagos State August 7, 2025 File photo:Lagos State Governor ,Babajide Sanwo-Olu Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to comprehensive infrastructure development across the state during the commissioning of newly completed roads in Badagry Local Government Area and Olorunda Local Council […]
Falana: Criminals, Touts Now Control Nigerian Politics Amid Worsening Governance Abeokuta, Ogun State August 6, 2025 Prominent human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, has decried the state of governance in Nigeria, lamenting that politics has been overtaken by criminals and touts who have no interest in the nation’s development or the welfare of its […]