politics
Udom Emmanuel Denies Makinde’s Presidential Ambition, Citing Governor ‘Hasn’t Told Me’ of Run Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, has waded into the swirling political rumours concerning Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde’s, reported presidential ambitions, stating that the Oyo State helmsman has not confided in him about any plans to seek the highest […]
Atiku, El-Rufai, Tambuwal and Top Political Heavyweights Unite at ADC Meeting in Abuja for 2027 Opposition Push The Nigerian political landscape is witnessing a seismic shift as former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai, former Sokoto State Governor Senator Aminu Tambuwal, and a host of other high-profile politicians converged in Abuja for […]
Presidency Rebukes El-Rufai, Dismisses “Life President” Claim as Baseless The Nigerian Presidency has forcefully rejected allegations by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, who claimed that President Bola Tinubu is plotting to extend his stay in office indefinitely. The contentious remarks were made by El-Rufai during a weekend meeting with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, […]
Ibas Rejects Rivers Assembly’s Call to Probe His Six-Month Spending A new political storm appears to be brewing in Rivers State. The former Sole Administrator of the state, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has dismissed the Rivers State House of Assembly’s attempt to investigate his six-month tenure in office. The move by the lawmakers comes […]
Action Alliance in Ondo Joins Pro-Tinubu Group for 2027 Election As the 2027 general election draws closer, political alignments are beginning to take shape in Ondo State. In a move aimed at consolidating support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election, a coalition has been formed between the Action Alliance (AA) and a pro-Tinubu group within […]
PDP: Goodluck Jonathan Free to Contest 2027 Presidential Election The Abia State chapter of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed that former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is constitutionally eligible to contest for the presidency in the 2027 general election. The clarification was made by the party’s state chairman, Elder Abraham Amah, who emphasized that […]
Anambra Governorship Candidate Pledges to Revolutionise Agriculture The African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate, Chioma Ifemeludike, has vowed to bring about a revolution in agriculture, infrastructure, and food sufficiency if elected as the next governor of Anambra State. Ifemeludike made the commitment during a campaign tour of Omor in the Ayamelum Local Government Area over […]
Group Insists Ibadan Shouldn’t Produce Next Oyo Governor A political pressure group, Oyo G22 Renewed, has issued a strong statement calling for a shift in the political landscape of Oyo State. The group, comprised of indigenes from 22 local government areas outside of the state capital, insists that for the sake of fairness and equity, […]
Akpata Shuts Down Defection Rumours to APC The former governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Edo State, Olumide Akpata, has firmly put an end to persistent rumors of his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a recent statement, Akpata denied the allegations, reiterating his commitment to the Labour Party and his long-held […]
Umahi Calls Benue Flyover ‘Tinubu’s Gift’ to Governor Alia The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has officially flagged off the construction of a flyover at the Wurukum Roundabout in Makurdi, Benue State, describing the project as a personal “gift” from President Bola Tinubu to Governor Hyacinth Alia. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony on behalf of […]
Obi Taps Jonathan to Discuss State of the Nation in Abuja The political landscape in Nigeria is buzzing after the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, held a private, closed-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja. The meeting, which took place on Thursday, was confirmed by Obi himself in a […]
INEC Taps 14 Political Associations to Advance to Next Phase of Registration The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that only 14 out of a staggering 171 political associations that applied for registration have met the preliminary requirements to proceed to the next stage. The decision was made following the commission’s regular meeting, where […]
Cross River PDP Pledges to Unseat Governor Otu, Unites Behind Chairman Venatius Ikem The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has officially declared its resolve to take back power from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The party’s leadership has made a strategic move to prepare for the political […]
Obidient Movement to FG: Don’t Impose 5% Fuel Levy on Suffering Nigerians The “Obidient” movement, a vocal group of supporters of the Labour Party’s former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government against the planned introduction of a 5% fuel levy. The group argues that while the government’s intention […]
PDP, Okpebholo Trade Accusations Over Alleged Misuse of Funds A political storm is brewing in Edo State as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the state government trade accusations over alleged wasteful spending and abandonment of governance. The controversy erupted following a statement by the PDP accusing Governor Monday Okpebholo and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, […]
INEC Confirms Over 2.8 Million Registered Voters for Anambra Governorship Election The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed the final number of registered voters for the upcoming Anambra governorship election, scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025. The electoral body has announced that over 2.8 million citizens are eligible to vote in the poll. The […]
Adebutu, Abiodun in Fresh Rift Over ₦72m Land Use Charge A new political showdown is brewing in Ogun State as the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Oladipupo Adebutu, has accused the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun of a political witch-hunt. The accusation follows the posting of a “Notice of Default” for […]
Former AGF Abubakar Malami’s Convoy Attacked Amidst Political Defection The political climate in Kebbi State escalated on Monday with a violent attack on the convoy of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. The incident, which occurred in Birnin Kebbi, left at least 10 vehicles vandalized and several of Malami’s supporters […]
Former Buhari Allies Warn Tinubu, Urge Focus on Governance Ahead of 2027 The political landscape of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is showing signs of a growing rift, as some prominent political figures from the immediate past administration of President Muhammadu Buhari have publicly expressed concerns about President Bola Tinubu’s re-election chances. The mounting […]
Nasir El-Rufai Argues Four Years is Insufficient for a President to Deliver Promises Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has weighed in on the ongoing debate about the ideal presidential tenure, criticizing the one-term pledges made by presidential hopefuls like Peter Obi and Rotimi Amaechi. In a recent television interview, El-Rufai stated that such promises […]