Politics

The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has reaffirmed its authority over the party, with National Chairman Tanimu Turaki (SAN) insisting that the Independent National Electoral Commission recognises the NWC backed by PDP governors as the authentic leadership of the party. Speaking at the presentation of the Certificate of Return to the PDP […]

At least seven Osun State governorship aspirants under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, have stepped down after meeting with President Bola Tinubu today. They have all agreed to support Bola Oyebamiji as the consensus governorship candidate in the forthcoming primary. The meeting, called by President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, was boycotted […]

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has finally joined the ruling All Progressives Congress. Fubara, who was previously one of the few remaining governors in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, on Tuesday, said he had received approval to leave the party, and with this defection, Fubara becomes the latest PDP governor to move to the APC. Enugu […]

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticized First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s request that birthday well-wishers donate toward completing the National Library in Abuja, describing it as an indictment of Nigeria’s leadership priorities. In a post on his X account (formerly twitter) on Sunday, Obi said while the First Lady’s appeal was […]

The Peoples Democratic Party’s 102nd National Executive Committee meeting resolved to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, paving the way for Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and other southerners to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the next election.‎‎The party’s NEC also upheld the current National Working Committee zoning formula for the November elective […]

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has felicitated with the newly appointed  Commissioner representing Abia State in the Federal Character Commission, Obinna Oriaku.‎‎In a statement by his Special Adviser to the Governor (Media and Publicity), Mr Ferdinand Ekeoma, today, Otti thanked President Bola Tinubu for the appointment and tasked Oriaku to see his appointment as an […]

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has felicitated with the newly appointed  Commissioner representing Abia State in the Federal Character Commission, Obinna Oriaku.‎‎In a statement by his Special Adviser to the Governor (Media and Publicity), Mr Ferdinand Ekeoma, today, Otti thanked President Bola Tinubu for the appointment and tasked Oriaku to see his appointment as an […]

The Kebbi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress has suspended members of its leadership over allegations of misconduct, financial mismanagement and poor leadership.‎‎At a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday, the State Publicity Secretary, Jamilu Muhammad, announced the suspension of the party chairman, Sufiyanu Bala, Deputy Chairman, Junaidu Muhammed Mudi, and Secretary, Hawwa’u […]

The Kebbi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress has suspended members of its leadership over allegations of misconduct, financial mismanagement and poor leadership.‎‎At a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday, the State Publicity Secretary, Jamilu Muhammad, announced the suspension of the party chairman, Sufiyanu Bala, Deputy Chairman, Junaidu Muhammed Mudi, and Secretary, Hawwa’u […]

The one-term presidency pledge by the former Labour Party’s presidential candidate and key member of the opposition coalition, Peter Obi has stirred controversy among Northern stakeholders. He has continued to affirm a one-term presidency of four years if elected president in 2027. Over the weekend, Obi said his push for a one-term presidency remains sacrosanct, […]