politics
Delayed Envoy Appointments Hurting Nigeria’s Global Image, ADC Warns Tinubu The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a scathing critique of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, warning that the prolonged failure to appoint substantive ambassadors to Nigeria’s foreign missions is severely damaging the nation’s global image and diplomatic standing. In a statement released on Sunday […]
Katsina Governor Radda Escapes Unhurt in Road Accident Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, was involved in a minor road accident on Sunday evening along the Daura–Katsina highway, but has been discharged from medical observation and is in good health. The incident occurred while the governor was on official duty in service to the […]
PDP Plunges Into Flagbearer Battle as Atiku Abubakar Exits Party for ADC Coalition The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been thrown into a fresh battle for its presidential ticket following the official resignation of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who has now aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to form a new opposition coalition […]
Anambra PDP Guber Candidate Jude Ezenwafor Shot in Abuja Ambush Jude Ezenwafor, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the upcoming Anambra State election, has reportedly been shot by unknown gunmen in an ambush in Abuja. The incident, which occurred on Friday night, has left Ezenwafor and two other occupants of his vehicle seriously […]
Obasanjo Reaffirms: Nigeria’s Challenges Lie with Leaders, Not the Constitution Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has once again asserted that the fundamental problems plaguing Nigeria are rooted in the failure of its political operators, rather than inherent flaws within the nation’s constitution itself. He reiterated this long-held stance in a letter delivered on Wednesday, July 16, […]
Oyo Speaker Ogundoyin Pinpoints ‘Political Interests’ as Root Cause of Nigeria’s Challenges The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman of the Nigeria Conference of Speakers, Adebo Ogundoyin, has squarely laid the blame for Nigeria’s multifaceted challenges at the feet of the political establishment, asserting that “political interests” have consistently overridden national […]
Governor Nwifuru Reshuffles Ebonyi Cabinet, Four Commissioners Swap Portfolios Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has undertaken a minor cabinet reshuffle, reassigning portfolios to four commissioners as part of his administration’s drive to enhance performance and align governance with his “People’s Charter of Needs” manifesto. The changes were announced on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, following […]
Lagos LG Polls: APC Secures Chairmanship Victories in Ikorodu, Igbogbo-Baiyeku LCDA The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced its sweep of the chairmanship seats in the just-concluded Local Government elections in Lagos State, with early results confirming victories in both Ikorodu Local Government Area (LGA) and Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA). The Lagos State […]
ADC Challenges President Tinubu Over Five-Day Post-BRICS Absence, Cites Pattern of Unexplained Trips The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a stern challenge to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, demanding a clear explanation for his five-day absence from public view following the conclusion of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The President returned […]
Mile 12 Market Thrives Amidst Vehicular Restriction for Lagos LG Polls Despite the total vehicular movement restriction imposed across Lagos State for the Local Government Elections, the popular Mile 12 International Market is experiencing a bustling Saturday, with traders reporting brisk business. The market, a major hub for perishable food items, appears largely unaffected by […]
Lagos LG Polls: Late Arrival of Party Agents Causes Delays in Agboyi-Ketu The conduct of the ongoing Local Government elections in Lagos State has been met with early delays in parts of Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area, primarily attributed to the late arrival of party agents at several polling units. This development, observed as voting […]
Governor Sanwo-Olu, Wife Cast Votes as Lagosians Elect Local Government Leaders Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and his wife, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, today exercised their civic duty by casting their votes in the ongoing Local Government Elections across the state. The First Family participated in the democratic process at their polling unit, joining thousands […]
Buhari’s 2015 Victory: Boss Mustapha Contradicts Tinubu’s “I Made Him President” Claim The political narrative surrounding the 2015 presidential election gained fresh scrutiny on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, as Mr. Boss Mustapha, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) under President Muhammadu Buhari, subtly but firmly contradicted President Bola Tinubu’s long-held assertion that […]
Information Minister Refutes Claims: Tinubu Never Ordered Journalists’ Arrests Despite Media Criticisms The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has strongly refuted claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ever ordered the arrest or harassment of journalists, regardless of the nature of their criticism or reportage. The Minister made this assertion on […]
PDP BoT Stalwart, Adamu Maina Waziri, Joins ADC Citing Party’s Loss of Credibility In a significant political blow to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Adamu Maina Waziri, a prominent member of its Board of Trustees (BoT) and a founding figure, officially announced his defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday, July 7, […]
APC Can Defeat Atiku, ADC Needs Unpredictable Candidate – Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party’s Vice Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general election, has offered a sharp analysis of the political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections, asserting that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is capable of defeating former Vice President […]
How PDP Governors’ Defections Signal South-South’s ‘Surrender’ to Tinubu A dramatic political realignment is sweeping through Nigeria’s South-South geopolitical zone, historically a staunch stronghold of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as prominent PDP governors are increasingly aligning with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and pledging allegiance to President Bola Tinubu. This shift, driven by […]
Aregbesola Cautions ADC Supporters: Shun Insults, Engage With Facts Rauf Aregbesola, the interim National Secretary of the newly formed African Democratic Congress (ADC), has charged party supporters to elevate political discourse by shunning insults and personal attacks, urging them instead to challenge opponents with verifiable facts and focus on the substantive issues affecting Nigerians. Aregbesola, […]
Rivers Women Condemn Wike for Dragging Amaechi’s Wife Into Political Fray The Rivers State Women Association of Nigeria (RIVSWAN) has vehemently condemned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for what it described as an “unwarranted and malicious attack” on Dame Judith Amaechi, wife of the former Rivers State Governor and immediate […]
Peter Obi: Forming Broad Coalition for 2027 Poll a Complex Undertaking The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has indicated the profound complexities and strategic deliberations involved in his decision to align with a new, broad-based opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. While the precise words “wasn’t an easy […]