Politics

Osun 2026: Atiku Warns INEC, FG, Security Agencies Ahead Governorship Election

— Atiku Abubakar By Muyiwa Akinola Former Vice President and ADC presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has issued a warning to INEC, security agencies and the Federal Government ahead of the Osun State governorship election. Atiku urged all institutions involved in the election to remain neutral and ensure that voters are allowed to freely choose their preferred candidate. He described the poll as a major test… []

Oyetola Is Using President Tinubu’s Name To Arrest, Kill Accord Members- Gov. Adeleke Blows Hot

— Oyetola, Adeleke By Adeola Idris Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke has accused his predecessor, Gboyega Oyetola of using federal influence to intimidate Osun people, while urging voters to reject violence during Saturday governorship election. Adeleke has questioned why opposition politicians would allegedly use federal influence to arrest and intimidate his supporters if they are confident of winning the 2026 governorship election.Adeleke made the statement… []

Kalu Gives Condition That Would Make Him Leave APC

— Orji Kalu By Muyiwa Akinola Former Abia State Governor and Senator for Abia North, Orji Kalu, said on Wednesday that he will leave the All Progressives Congress if President Bola Tinubu ever disrespects the Catholic bishops or the opposition. Kalu, who was once the Chief Whip of the Senate, made this statement during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He dismissed claims that… []

Ondo: Court Sacks Timehin Adeleye As APC Reps Candidate

By Adeola Idris Timehin Adeleye has been sacked by A Federal High Court as the All Progressives Congress candidate for the Owo/Ose Federal Constituency in Ondo State. The court declared Abdugani Arobo as the rightful winner of the party’s primary election.  The judgment, delivered on Wednesday, has thrown the constituency into fresh political turmoil.  Adeleye, who is currently serving as a member of the House… []

Top Names Missing As INEC Releases Candidates’ Final List

— INEC Chairman Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan By Muyiwa Akinola Final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections has been released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday ending months of political suspense. Several high-profile politicians, including former President Goodluck Jonathan, whom the Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party claimed to have presented to INEC as its presidential candidate, did… []

Osun 2026: Accord Party Petitions Tinubu, IG Over Alleged Police Harassment

— Accord Party flag By Bunmi Onakan As the governorship election of Osun State is fast approaching with just barely nine days to the D-Day, the Accord Party has petitioned President Bola Tinubu, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, and other key stakeholders over what it described as the alleged harassment, intimidation and arrest of its members and government officials by the police. Ahead of… []

Ekiti State Gov, Oyebanji Names Buildings After Fayose, Fayemi, Oni

— Gov. Biodun Oyebanji By Adeola Idris As a mark of honour and recognition of their contributions to the development of the state, Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has named some newly constructed government buildings after former governors of the state. Those honoured with the gesture are Chief Ayodele Fayose, Chief Segun Oni and Dr Kayode Fayemi. The Special Adviser to the Governor on… []

Appeal Court Nullifies Judgment Ordering Deregistration Of ADC, Four Others

— African Democratic Congress (ADC) logo By Muyiwa Akinola The Abuja high court judgementthat ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties accused of failing to meet constitutional requirements has nullified the judgment . In a unanimous decision, a three-member panel of the appellate court held that the Abuja high court lacked the jurisdiction… []

I Went to Buy Red Wine at Obi’s Store and Was Told He Was the Sole Importer of a Brand—Oshiomhole

— Sen. Oshiomole By Adeola Idris Senator Adams Oshiomhole has criticized the business model of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, alleging that his commercial activities relied heavily on imports rather than local production. Speaking in an interview on TVC on Monday, July 27, 2026, Oshiomhole argued that Nigeria’s economic growth depends on investments that create jobs through production, rather than an economy… []

“Withdraw Your Money And Buy AK 47 Now” – Lawmaker Tells Constituents Against Bandits

— Hon. Abdulmalik Zubairu By Adeola Idris A member of the House of Representatives representing the Maru/Bungudu Federal Constituency in Zamfara State, Hon. Abdulmalik Zubairu, popularly known as Zannan Bungudu, has urged residents of his constituency to withdraw their savings and buy weapons to defend themselves against bandit attacks. The lawmaker made the remarks during an interview with DCL Hausa on Sunday while reacting to… []

INEC Ends Voter Registration As Obi Urges Commission To Extend Exercise

— Peter Obi, INEC logo By Familua Ademola Despite calls by some opposition political parties and civil society organisations for an extension over concerns that millions of citizens could be excluded from the 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission has insisted that the Continuous Voter Registration exercise ends today (Sunday). The opposition parties and CSOs demanded that the exercise be extended to allow… []

Gov Yusuf Was My PA For 43yrs; We Supported Him To Be Governor And He Defected To APC—Kwankwaso Laments

— Kwankwaso and Gov. Abba Yusuf when the going was good By Adeola Idris Former Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has spoken about Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State who left the Kwankwasiyya movement and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) In an interview with News Central TV, Kwankwaso said Yusuf had worked with him for about 43 years in different roles. He stated that Yusuf… []

Rivers SSG, CoS Sack: Ewor Accuses Fubara Of Acting Wike’s Instructions

— Robinson Ewor By Muyiwa Akinola A former Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers State, Robinson Ewor, has alleged that Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s decision to remove the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and his Chief of Staff (COS) was part of an agreement reached with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Fubara had on February 26 relieved… []

Yayi Reacts To Iyabo Obasanjo’s Allegations: Her demand unreasonable and selfish”

— Sen. Adeola Yayi, Iyabo Obasanjo By Muyiwa Akinola The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State for the 2027 election, Solomon Adeola, has alleged that a former party governorship aspirant, Iyabo Obasanjo, left the party because he failed to refund the expenses incurred during her campaign. Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, made the allegation in a statement issued by his Special Adviser… []

ADC Challenges FG, NNPC Over N17.13trn Energy Cash Linked To Tompolo For Tinubu’s Campaign

— African Democratic Congress (ADC) logo By Muyiwa Akinola The Federal Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has been charged by African Democratic Congress (ADC) to disclose full details of the N7.13 trillion recorded as energy security expenditure in the company’s 2024 audited accounts. This is as it alleged that trillions of Naira in a major pipeline surveillance security contract awarded to… []

2027: He’s a betrayal and lacks integrity– Iyabo Obasanjo Declares War On Yayi

— Sen. Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), Iyabo Obasanjo By Muyiwa Akinola Former Ogun State governorship aspirant and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for the Ogun Central Senatorial District, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, has declared an all-out political battle against Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, accusing him of betrayal, dishonesty and lacking integrity. Speaking during an interactive session with journalists in Abeokuta on Wednesday, Obasanjo… []

“We entered public life from different doorways, but found ourselves in the same house”- Tinubu Celebrates Osoba At 87

— Aremo Olusegun Osoba and President Tinubu By Muyiwa Akinola In his tribute while celebrating elder State man, Aremo Olusegun Osoba on his 87th birthday President Bola Tinubu has described former governor of Ogun State as “a brother in purpose” whose life has been defined by service, integrity and commitment to democratic ideals. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Tinubu said he and Osoba have… []

Three Political Parties Yet To Submit Presidential Candidates As INEC Shuts Portal

— INEC Logo (from file) By Adeola Idris Ahead of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) closure at 11.59pm of Tuesday, three political parties are yet to upload the names of their presidential and vice-presidential candidates to the portal. The affected parties according to an anonymous source from the INEC are All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction led by Nyesom… []

8 Bail Conditions That May Further Keep Elrufai In Prison

— Nasir El-Rufai By Adeola Idris Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai was granted bail by the Federal High Court in Kaduna under the following conditions: Recall that Nasir El-Rufai, is facing multiple trials in Kaduna related to alleged $N8.68bn financial fraud and abuse of office, as well as a separate trial for alleged wiretapping and security breaches. His court appearances and hearings have… []

Airport Saga : Peter Obi Replies Festus Keyamo As He Gives Key Clarifications

By Bunmi Onakan TO THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF AVIATION, MR. FESTUS KEYAMO Contrary to your account of events surrounding Mr. Peter Obi’s transit through the Abuja Airport on Saturday, July 4, it has become necessary to set the record straight. Mr. Peter Obi does not have any police or civil defence personnel attached to him in Abuja, despite being entitled to VVIP protection by virtue… []