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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 […]
Atiku / Obi Ticket Won’t Work for ADC,” Says Keyamo Ahead of 2027 Poll Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has dismissed the possibility of a successful presidential ticket between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Labour Party candidate Peter Obi running under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 elections. In an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday […]
APC Set to Reclaim Edo in 2027, Okpebholo Declares Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has issued a bold political forecast, asserting that the opposition landscape in the state will completely diminish well before the 2027 general elections, with all rival parties eventually gravitating towards the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Okpebholo made this confident declaration […]
Peter Obi Denies Speculations Linking Him to PDP, ADC The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has moved to quell persistent rumours and circulating statements linking him to a return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) or a new coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The denial, which […]
Power Rotation Debate Heats Up as Northern Groups Criticise Tinubu’s Performance, Eye 2027 Presidency The long-standing, informal debate on power rotation in Nigeria has resurfaced with renewed intensity, as prominent political and socio-cultural groups from the Northern region openly criticise President Bola Tinubu’s scorecard and signal their intent to contest the 2027 presidency. The Arewa […]
As Yakubu’s Tenure Nears End, Debate Over INEC Chairman Successor Intensifies With the second and final term of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) set to conclude on November 8, 2025, discussions and political maneuvers regarding his successor are steadily intensifying across Nigeria’s political landscape. The crucial role […]
Yilwatda’s Emergence as APC National Chairman Hailed as Strategic, Timely The election of Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been met with widespread commendation from party stakeholders, who have hailed his emergence as a timely and strategic move for the ruling party. Professor Yilwatda, who […]