politics
PDP Defector Babayemi Ramps Up Campaign, Cites Commitment to APC Victory as Core Reason for Governorship Bid Prince Dotun Babayemi, a frontline governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has intensified his consultation across local government areas, publicly stating his core reasons for seeking to govern the state […]
Tinubu Declares Nigeria Exited Instability, Appeals to Investors at Bauchi Summit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a strong message to the global investment community, declaring that Nigeria has moved past its period of economic instability and that “there is no better time” for investors to make Nigeria their destination of choice. The President’s appeal […]
Defence Minister Angie Motshekga Appointed Acting South African President as Ramaphosa and Deputy are Out of the Country South Africa’s political leadership baton has temporarily passed to the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms. Angie Motshekga, who has been appointed to serve as the Acting President of the Republic. The appointment, announced by the […]
Jonathan Denies Accusing Buhari of Boko Haram Links Following Book Launch Comment on Negotiator Nomination Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has moved swiftly to quell media speculation, categorically denying reports that he accused the late President Muhammadu Buhari of having any form of link or connection to the Boko Haram terrorist group. The denial comes […]
LAGOS APC VOWS UNWAVERING SUPPORT, DECLARES SOUTH-WEST WILL NOT ABANDON PRESIDENT TINUBU The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a powerful declaration of loyalty, assuring President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the unwavering support of the entire South-West geopolitical zone for his anticipated re-election bid in 2027. The party structure in […]
NATIONAL UNITY ON DISPLAY AS TINUBU, MUTFWANG, AKAPBIO MOURN WITH APC CHAIRMAN IN JOS In a powerful display of national unity that transcended party lines, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Plateau State Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang (PDP), and Senate President Godswill Akpabio led a host of dignitaries to Jos on Saturday, October 4, 2025, to pay […]
Makinde Advocates for Dignified Politics Ahead of PDP National Convention, Emphasizing Fairness and Unity Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has intensified his call for the upcoming Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention to be conducted with utmost transparency, fairness, and inclusivity. The Governor’s statement underscores the prevailing internal tensions within the party as it […]
Atiku, El-Rufai, Ayu, and Other Political Heavyweights Pay Congratulatory Visit to Newly Crowned Olubadan, Oba Ladoja A high-profile delegation of prominent Nigerian political figures, led by former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, paid a courtesy and congratulatory visit to the newly installed Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, on Tuesday at the monarch’s Bodija […]
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo Appoints Former Speaker Frank Okiye as Pioneer Chairman of New Lottery Commission Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of a former Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Frank Okiye, as the pioneer Chairman of the newly established Edo State Lottery Regulatory Commission. The appointment […]
Fani-Kayode, Presidential Aide Reject Bill Maher’s ‘Christian Genocide’ Allegations Former Minister of Aviation and prominent political figure, Femi Fani-Kayode, along with an aide to President Bola Tinubu, have publicly and strongly refuted claims made by American political commentator Bill Maher regarding a “genocide of Christians” in Nigeria. The controversy arose following an episode of Maher’s […]
Shehu Sani Debunks Bill Maher’s ‘Christian Genocide’ Claim on Nigerian Insecurity, Insists Violence Is Result of General Banditry and Terrorism Former Nigerian Senator, Shehu Sani, has publicly countered the narrative put forth by American political commentator Bill Maher, who had described the persistent killings in Nigeria as a calculated “Christian genocide.” Sani took to his […]
Ganduje Sets Terms for Kwankwaso’s APC Return, Demands Compliance with Party Structure The political landscape is buzzing following a definitive statement from Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), outlining what his long-time political rival, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, must do before rejoining the ruling party. Amid intense speculation […]
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, […]