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National Assembly 2027: “Disregard Rumours of Endorsement” – Fayemi Clears The Air

— Kayode Fayemi By St. Johnson Adegboyega As resonant voice is eagerly needed to actualize the yearnings and agitation of the constituents of Ekiti North Senatorial District for federal presence- citation of projects, employment opportunities, empowerment and other social amenities especially when the serving senator, Cyril Fasuyi is seen in some quarters as non performing, concerned constituents are now divided on who should be their… []

2027: Group Rejects Desmond Elliot’s Forth Term Bid

— Desmond Elliot By Adeola Idris Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a coalition of concerned stakeholders in Surulere, in Wednesday, rejected Mr Desmond Elliot’s bid for a fourth term as the lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency I at the Lagos State House of Assembly. The stakeholders, in a statement by its Spokesman, Mr Olanrewaju Badmus, said Elliot’s previous three terms were marred by dismal performance,… []

2027: I will be with the consent of Mr President-Power Minister Adelabu Denies Resignation Reports

— Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu By Adeola Idris The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has broken the silence on his reported resignation that has been circulating on social media. Reacting to claims about his resignation, the power minister, said that the letter in circulation was fake as he had written no such letter yet. He, however, confirmed that his focus remains set on Agodi… []

2027: Adelabu Will Resign To Pursue His Governorship Ambition Before The Close Of The Deadline — Aide

— Adebayo Adelabu By Adeola Idris Speaking about the 2027 ambition of the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, his media aide, Bolaji Tunji said on Monday that his principal has never hesitated in making his governorship ambition known and will do what is necessary in time. Tunji said, despite the presidential deadline approaching, the Minister is still interested in pursuing his governorship dream of Oyo… []

Sen. Natasha Akpoti Moves Motion Validating PDP Congresses As Fayose Declares Wike ‘National Leader’

— Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan By Adeola Idris Senator representing Kogi central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Sunday led a motion ratifying the ward, local government, state and zonal congresses of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held nationwide. The motion was adopted by delegates at the party’s national convention held in Abuja. While moving the motion, Akpoti-Uduaghan said the ratification was necessary to strengthen the PDP’s democratic structures. “Today’s… []

APC Re-elects Yilwatda, Basiru, Drops Three NWC Members,

— APC Members at the recently held national convention By Bashir Mohammed The full list of the National Working Commitee(NWC) of the All Progressive Congress (APC) was released yesterday with three former members dropped to bring in three new faces They are Dr. Benjamin Nwoye from Enugu State who is now Deputy National Chairman; Hon. Emeka Okafor from Anambra State, Deputy National Organizing Secretary; and… []

El-Rufai’s Mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai For Burial Today In Abuja

— Hajiya Umma El-Rufai (on wheelchair) being pushed by son, Nasir El-Rufai before her death Bunmi Onakan The remains of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of detained former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, have arrived in Abuja for burial, following her death in Cairo, Egypt, on Friday, March 27, after a brief illness. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, the deceased’s grandson and member representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency… []

Gov. Soludo Locks Out Late Workers As He Pays Unscheduled Visit To Offices

— Gov. Soludo By Muyiwa Akinola Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo no, on Thursday paid an unscheduled visit to the Jerome Udorji Secretariat, which houses offices of workers in state ministries. Soludo, who arrived at about 10 a.m., ordered that the gate be locked to prevent latecomers from accessing the complex. He indicated plans for significant reforms within the Anambra State civil service after… []

2027: Concerns Over Adelabu As APC May Pick Hamzat, Yayi As Consensus Gov’ship Candidates

— Obafemi Hamzat, Olalekan Solomon(Yayi), Adebayo Adelabu By Muyiwa Akinola As the Independent National Electoral Commission has scheduled the Presidential and National Assembly elections for January 16, 2027, and the governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections for February 6, 2027. In its released timetable, INEC stated that political parties were expected to conduct their primaries between April and May 2026, with candidates emerging by… []

Labour Party Suspends 25 Members, Fixes May 23 for Presidential Primary

— Labour Party logo By Adeola Idris The Labour Party faction led by Nenadi Usman, Interim National Chairman, has fixed May 23, 2026, for its presidential primary election ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party also fixed the primaries for governorship, National Assembly, and State Houses of Assembly for May 15, 2026. The decision was taken by the party’s National Executive Council (NEC), which… []

Igboho: I Will Go To Anywhere In Nigeria To Go And Campaign And I Want To See Him Stop Me – Sowore

— Sunday Igboho, Omoyele Sowore By Bunmi Onakan Following the statement attributed to, Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho, that nobody will be allowed to campaign against President Tinubu in Yorubaland in the coming election (paraphrased). Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore has reacted. Omoyele Sowore has boldly asserted that he will campaign openly throughout Nigeria, disregarding Yoruba activist Sunday Igboho’s threats against opposition leaders holding events… []

2027 Polls: Tinubu Gives March 31 Ultimatum To Political Appointees To Resign

— President Bola Ahmed Tinubu By Adeola Idris March 31 has been given as ultimatum by President Bola Tinubu to all political appointees under his administration who intend to contest elective offices in the forthcoming 2027 general elections to resign their appointments. The directive is pursuant to the provisions of Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, as well as the timetable issued by the Independent… []

VP Shettima, Obasanjo, Dignitaries In Attendance As Soludo Takes Oath For A Second Term

— Gov. Chukwuma Soludo taking oath for a second time in office By Bunmi Onakan Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo has been sworn in for a second term in office. Onyekachukwu Ibezim also took the oath of office for a fresh tenure as deputy governor. Soludo secured victory in the November 2025 governorship election, which was conducted across 5,718 polling units in Anambra state. The… []

Appeal Court Affirms El-Rufai’s Right To Fair Hearing

— Malam Nasir El-Rufai By Muyiwa Akinola The Court of Appeal has nullified the proceedings of 18th July 2024 and set aside the judgment delivered on 30th July 2024 for lack of jurisdiction. Therefore affirmed the right of Malam Nasir El-Rufai to a fair hearing, setting aside the judgment of Justice R.M. Aikawa of the Federal High Court, Kaduna. The ruling came in the appeal… []

Wasiu’ Ayinde’s Daughter Declares For Surulere Constituency Seat

— Damilola Marshall Ayinde By Muyiwa Akinola Daughter of renowned Fuji musician King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (K1 De Ultimate), Damilola Marshal has formally declared her intention to run for a seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly. Marshal, who currently serves as Senior Special Assistant on Tourism to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made the announcement in a post shared on Instagram on Tuesday…. []

Jubilations, Confusions As Bala Mohammed Defects to APC Under Conditions

— Bala Mohammed By Muyiwa Akinola The coast is now clear and all set for the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) today, Tuesday, in furtherance of his political sojourn. As earlier reported, Mohammed’s resolve to quit the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday, after meeting President Bola Tinubu and the APC leadership. His intending membership of the… []

Negotiations Ongoing As Bauchi Gov, Bala Mohammed, Prepares to Join APC

— Gov. Bala Mohammed By Muyiwa Akinola The Peoples Democratic Party, Party (PDP) may soon witness its total collapse if the story recently circulating comes true. Conclusion we gathered had been reached for Chairman of PDP governors’ forum and Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) this week as terms of his defection to the ruling party were still… []

Matters Arising: The Need To Elect a Better Representative for Ekiti North Senatorial District in 2027

— Gov. Oyebanji, Sen. Cyril Fasuyi By St. Johnson Adegboyega As the next political dispensation approaches and preparations for the 2027 general elections begin to gather momentum, I feel compelled—as a media practitioner, citizen of Ekiti State, and concerned constituent of Ekiti North Senatorial District to address this message to All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders, loyalists, and the entire electorate of the district. Before delving… []

Appeal Court Dismisses Judgment Sacking Gummi As House of Reps Member

— Abubakar Suleiman Gummi By Adeola Idris The Court of Appeal in Abuja has set aside the October 30, 2025 judgment by Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja sacking House of Representatives member, Abubakar Suleiman Gummi. In a unanimous judgment on Friday, a three-member panel of the appellate court held that the trial court was wrong to have declared Gummi’s seat vacant… []

Osun PDP Group Urges Wike to Intervene, Warns Party Risks ‘Extinction’ Under State Leadership

— Nyesom Wike By Adeola Idris A pressure group within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to urgently intervene in what it described as the steady collapse of the party’s structure in the state. The group, known as the Reset Group of Osun PDP, accused the state leadership of the party… []