Politics

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… []

Hon. Ojo Taiwo Emerges APC Consensus Candidate for Ido/Osi Constituency I

— Hon. Ojo Taiwo Adeolu By St. Johnson Adegboyega Hon. Ojo Taiwo Adeolu has been endorsed by the leaders of the All Progressives Congress as the consensus candidate to represent IdoOsi Constituency I. The endorsement was reached during a meeting held at the APC Secretariat in Ido-Ekiti, where several party leaders and stakeholders from the constituency gathered to deliberate on the matter. Among those present… []

ADC Leadership Tussle: Appeal Court Dismisses Senator Mark’s Case

— David Mark By Muyiwa Akinola An appeal filed by former Senate President David Mark over the ongoing African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership dispute has been dismissed by the Court of Appeal in Abuja. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Thursday, a three-member panel of the Court comprising Uchechukwu Onyemenam, Mohammed Mustapha, and Okon Efreti Abang struck out the appeal for being incompetent after upholding… []

PDP Crisis and the 2027 Question: A Word of Caution for All Aspirants

  — The writer, Tosin Faleye, PDP logo By Tosin Faleye While many supporters are already projecting Segun Ogunwuyi as a potential candidate for the governorship of Oyo State under the People’s Democratic Party, the ongoing leadership crisis within the party raises serious concerns that cannot be ignored. Ogunwuyi’s political résumé is impressive. From serving in the Oyo State House of Assembly (2011–2015) to representing… []

Senate Threatens Abaribe Over Attempt To Join ADC

— Sen. Eyinnaya Abaribe By Muyiwa Akinola Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe attempt to join seven other Senators defect to other political parties citing internal crisis as responsible for their defection was thwarted by the Senate The Senate has stopped him from defecting to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Senator Abaribe was voted into power on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Abaribe’s announcement… []

Court Restrains Ondo State Governor, Aiyedatiwa From Contesting 2028 Guber Election

— Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa By Bunmi Onakan The Federal High Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, on Thursday ruled that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State cannot contest the 2028 governorship election, holding that doing so would violate the constitutional limit of eight years in office. Delivering judgement, Justice Adegoke held that Aiyedatiwa, who first assumed office on 27 December 2023 following the death of… []

Lagos Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa Gets Commonwealth Africa Appointment

— Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa By Muyiwa Akinola Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, has been appointed as a Sub-National Representative on the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association African Region. The appointment, which runs from 2026 to 2029, was formally conveyed during plenary by our Clerk, Olalekan Onafeko. In a statement delivered during the plenary, Onafeko on… []

National ADC Voids Ward’s Purported Suspension Of Sen Kingibe

— Sen. Ireti Kingibe By Muyiwa Akinola The purported suspension of Senator Ireti Kingibe by her ward has been pronounced null and void by the national leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Bolaji Abdullahi, dismissed reports that the party’s Wuse Ward in Abuja suspended Kingibe, saying the ward lacks the authority to take such action… []

PDP Crisis: Bala Mohammed Rejects Move As Makinde, Wike Agree On Reconciliation

— Wike, Makinde By St. Johnson Adegboyega According to a report on our des and following the recent crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The party no doubt faces a major internal split. The Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and the Board of Trustees (BoT) have moved to end the long-standing feud with the camp of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. However, this peace move… []

Team Dipo Bamisaye Rejects Consensus Speculations, Urges Ekiti North Voters to Prepare for Direct Primary

— Engr. Dipo Bamisaye By St. Johnson Adegboyega With speculative narratives being peddled by certain aspirants regarding alleged efforts to persuade Engr . Dipo Bamisaye to step down or submit to any form of consensus arrangement, Team Dipo Bamisaye has called on the good people and party faithful across the Ekiti North Senatorial District to disregard the growing insinuations. “We wish to state unequivocally that… []

PDP in Turmoil as Group Drags Wike Into Crisis, Accuses Osun Factional Chairman of Backing Rival Party Candidate

— Adeyeye Olugbenga By Muyiwa Akinola Fresh cracks have emerged within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State as a pressure group within the party has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to urgently rein in a factional chairman accused of openly working against the party’s interest ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The call was made by the… []

House of Representatives Mourns Passing of Sir Chamberlain Nnamdi Dunkwu

  — Late Nnamdi Dunkwu By Muyiwa Akinola Nnamdi Dunkwu, who hailed from Uteh Okpu community in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State, died in the early hours of Saturday. He would have turned 55 on March 21. He was Deputy Chief of Staff (Legislative) to the Speaker before his death. The House of Representativies has received with profound sadness the news… []

(Photos) Party Thugs Attack Ex-deputy Gov., Disrupted Wike Alleged Sponsored PDP Congress In Oyo

— Wike, Makinde By Adeola Idris It was a thug of war as violence rocked parts of Oyo State on Saturday amid local government congresses held by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, faction loyal to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike. Reports has it that there are two PDP factions in the state. One faction is loyal to the state governor, Seyi… []

More Questions For Nasir El Rufai– Fani-Kayode States Faults In An Open Letter

— Nasir El-Rufai, Femi Fani-Kayode By St. Johnson Adegboyega They are both powerful and influential members of Obasanjo regime. Both Femi Fani-Kayode (FFK) played significant roles while their reigns lasted. Perhaps the political difference between has caused the break up as FFK now sees his once acclaimed friend as a threat to national security. In this open letter, FFK expressed his grievances and exposed many… []

Reasons Emerge On Why Four Ministers May Resign From Tinubu’s Government

— President Bola Ahmed Tinubu By St. Johnson Adegboyega From all indications there will be some political calculations ahead of the 2027 general elections and may trigger changes in the cabinet of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as some ministers are reportedly preparing to resign to pursue political ambitions in their home states. Findings indicate that at least four cabinet members are considering state-level contests in… []

Magic Wand of a Medical Doctor & Financial Analyst: Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite

— Dr. Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite in a warm handshake with President Tinubu By Johnson Adegboyega Dr. Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite is gradually emerging as one of the influential figures shaping Nigeria’s economic management under the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Born on October 16, 1973, Uzoka-Anite is a trained medical doctor, financial analyst, and politician whose career trajectory has moved from medicine into public finance and… []

Protest Erupts in Egbeda/Ona-Ara as Youth Oppose Alleged Third-Term Ambition of Akin Alabi

— Hon. Akinola Adekunle Alabi By Faleye Oluwatosin Simon Tension is rising in Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency of Oyo State as a group of youths staged a protest opposing what they described as an alleged move by Hon. Akinola Adekunle Alabi to pursue a third term in the House of Representatives. Alabi, an entrepreneur and author, is currently serving his second term in the 10th National… []