The political landscape in Oyo State has recorded another realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections, as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Ibadan North-East State Constituency II, Hammed Taoreed Ademola, and Accord aspirant Adedapo Ojo have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) alongside hundreds of supporters. The […]
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the arrest of George Buchi Nwabueze and the immediate suspension of three permanent secretaries following the discovery of another allegedly unlawful agency operating from within the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). The development was announced on Friday by the […]
Governor Ademola Adeleke has been re-elected as governor of Osun State after defeating his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the August 15 governorship election. Adeleke, who contested on the platform of the Accord Party, secured 511,067 votes to defeat Oyebamiji, who polled 444,815 votes. […]
A public exchange has emerged between Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, and the Presidency following a recent meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) at the State House in Abuja. While both sides agree that key national issues were discussed, they differ […]
The political crisis surrounding the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) intensified after a Federal High Court reversed its earlier order recognizing the party. Reacting to the ruling, Peter Obi described the decision as a setback for Nigeria’s democracy, insisting his concern is “not about who becomes President, but that Nigeria works.” […]
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign, arguing that worsening economic conditions, rising insecurity, and unfulfilled campaign promises have weakened public confidence in the administration. Drawing comparisons with political accountability in established democracies, Obi referenced recent developments in the United Kingdom and […]
In a dramatic twist ahead of the 2027 elections, the Accord Party has firmly rejected claims that former presidential aspirant Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim is its flagbearer. The party’s National Chairman, Maxwell Mgbuden, clarified that no presidential primary was conducted and described the reported exercise as a mere gathering of supporters rather […]
Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race is rapidly taking shape as major political parties unveil their candidates, setting the stage for one of the most competitive elections in recent history. The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) officially presented Peter Obi as its presidential candidate, with former Kano State Governor Musa Kwankwaso named as […]
Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), deepening the growing political realignments ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections. In a statement released through his media aide, Omo-Agege said his decision followed extensive consultations with supporters and political associates, as well as recent developments […]
Aichatou El-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has issued a ₦2 billion defamation claim against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over statements she says damaged her reputation. Through her lawyers, Mrs El-Rufai accused the anti-corruption agency of publishing “false and misleading” claims […]
