Politics

Gusau Campaign Shuts Down Shinkafi’s ADC Candidacy Claims, Reaffirms Ex-Deputy Governor as Authentic Flagbearer The Mahdi Aliyu Gusau Campaign Organisation has dismissed reports linking Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship ticket, maintaining that former Zamfara State Deputy Governor Mahdi Aliyu Gusau remains the party’s sole and legitimate candidate. In an official […]

INEC Delivers Sensitive Election Materials to CBN in Osogbo Under Tight Security Preparations for the Osun State governorship election have hit final gear as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) successfully delivered sensitive voting materials to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) branch in Osogbo. The consignment, containing customized ballot papers, official result sheets, and […]

Meet the 15 Candidates Vying to Lead the State of the Living Spring The stage is set for an intense electoral battle in Osun State as 15 candidates from various political parties lock horns for the coveted seat at Bola Ige House. Following the release of the final candidate roster by the Independent National Electoral […]

Opposition Collapses in Ekiti as PDP, Accord, and ADP Leaders Join Forces to Back President Tinubu In a major political realignment in Ekiti State, leaders and members across key opposition parties—including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Accord Party, and Action Democratic Party (ADP)—have declared their full support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The coalition of […]

Governor Adeleke Fires Back at APC Critics, Says Hobby Doesn’t Stop Him From Delivering Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has brushed off political criticism surrounding his public dance displays, insisting that his lively hobby has never interfered with his executive duties or governance record. Speaking during a televised town hall debate organized by Arise TV […]

Obi and Kwankwaso Gather NDC Governorship Candidates in Major Coalition Strategy Session Former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso have held a strategic closed-door session with Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidates from across the country as political realignments gather steam ahead of the 2027 general elections. The high-level meeting brought together […]

Oby Ezekwesili Backs Peter Obi Again, Says Nigeria Needs Leaders With Real Competence Former Minister of Education and renowned economic policy expert, Dr. Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, has reaffirmed her support for Peter Obi, declaring that her backing remains firmly rooted in character, competence, and commitment to good governance. Speaking on the imperative for political reform […]

Seyi Makinde Rallies Southwest APM Governorship Candidates to Build Regional Powerhouse Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, has held a strategic planning meeting with the party’s governorship candidates across the Southwest geopolitical zone. The high-level gathering brought together APM gubernatorial flagbearers, including Bimbo Adekanmbi (Oyo), Prince Laja Adeoye (Lagos), […]

Osun Tense as APC and Accord Party Trade Blames Over Pre-Poll Killings Fear and tension have gripped Osun State as political parties and residents brace for the August 15 governorship election following a wave of campaign-related violence that has reportedly claimed 18 lives. With barely six days left before voters head to the polls, the […]

Ologbondiyan Says Ibadan Summit Opens Gateway for Atiku, Obi, and Kwankwaso to Join Forces Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Publicity Secretary Kola Ologbondiyan has declared that top opposition figures Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso still have a realistic opportunity to form a formidable grand alliance to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress […]

Atiku Raises Alarm Over Unknown Campaign Deposit, Warns of Banking Data Leak Ahead of 2027 Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has raised concerns over an unauthorized deposit made into one of his private bank accounts, describing the transaction as a potential data breach and a political setup. In […]

PDP Knocks Wike Over Attacks on Bode George, Tells Him to Mind His Abuja Job The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has launched a blistering counter-attack against Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike over his recent comments mocking party elder statesman, Chief Olabode George. Responding through a statement issued by […]

Ex-Governor Ayo Fayose Sworn In as REA Board Chairman, Vows to Electrify Rural Communities The Federal Government has inaugurated the newly constituted Governing Board of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), charging its leadership to prioritize rural energy access and economic inclusion across the country. The inauguration ceremony, held at the Ministry of Power headquarters in […]

High Court Fixes August 31 to Rule on Shinkafi’s Nullification Suit Against APC and INEC A Federal High Court sitting in Gusau, Zamfara State, has fixed August 31 to deliver judgment in the lawsuit challenging the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary elections in Zamfara North. The suit was instituted by prominent […]