The Presidency has strongly defended Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila after former Vice President Atiku Abubakar called for his suspension over allegations involving a purported ₦400 million bribery scandal and a disputed ₦27.4 billion budget allocation. Responding to Atiku’s claims, the Presidency described Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew—the man behind the allegations—as […]
The debate over Nigeria’s proposed State Police has intensified following the Senate’s approval of the constitutional amendment bill. PDP chieftain Segun Sowunmi praised President Bola Tinubu for pushing the reform, dismissing fears of abuse as “annoying” and insisting governors can no longer blame insecurity on lack of control over policing. […]
Governor Biodun Oyebanji has described his re-election as a “humbling vote of confidence” after INEC declared him the winner of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. The APC candidate secured a landslide victory with 319,224 votes, defeating PDP’s Oluwole Oluyede (40,543 votes) and ADC’s Dare Bejide (12,872 votes). Oyebanji recorded […]
Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race gained another contender as the National Democratic Party (NDP) officially unveiled Ada Fredrick as its presidential candidate, positioning her as a fresh voice for youth empowerment, women’s inclusion, and grassroots-driven governance. The party says Fredrick, founder of the Ward2Ward movement and a key force behind the […]
A fresh political showdown has erupted between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and activist-turned-politician Aisha Yesufu following her failed bid for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) FCT senatorial ticket. Speaking at a political event in Rivers State, Wike mocked Yesufu, arguing that social media influence does not automatically translate into electoral […]
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has declared former Humanitarian Affairs Minister Sadiya Umar Farouq wanted over alleged diversion of public funds, abuse of office, and criminal conspiracy. The development follows a court-issued arrest warrant after the former minister and a ministry permanent secretary reportedly failed […]
Several Reps Members Defect to NDC No fewer than 17 lawmakers, including Yusuf Datti, Uchenna Okonkwo, and Lilian Orogbu, defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the rising Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). Leke Abejide Switches to APC Also announced on the floor: ADC’s Leke Abejide defected to the ruling […]
Presidential hopeful Peter Obi has officially exited the African Democratic Congress, raising fresh questions about Nigeria’s political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections. In a reflective statement, the former Anambra governor blamed a “toxic political environment” marked by internal crises, legal battles, and external interference—issues he says are undermining genuine […]
In a major twist ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections, Bala Mohammed has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the Allied Peoples Movement—signaling a significant shake-up in the opposition landscape. Announcing the move at the Bauchi Government House, the governor said the decision followed “extensive consultations” and was aimed […]
Fresh drama has erupted within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as Nafiu Bala fires back at Rabiu Kwankwaso, escalating the party’s internal crisis ahead of 2027. Bala dismissed claims about his age, clarifying he is 46—not 35—while urging older politicians to step aside and allow younger leaders to take charge. […]
