Politics

Sheu Buba Breaks Silence: Gives Full Accounts Of His Relationship With Hassan

— Hassan, Sen. Sheu Buba By Muyiwa Akinola Following the allegations made against him by Hassan in the recently trending video on social media, Senator Shehu Buba Umar has provided a detailed account of his relationship with explaining how he became a beneficiary of his foundation and recounting the events that followed his decision to discontinue his education. Senator Shehu Buba said his relationship with… []

2027: I Won’t Sleep And Watch Tinubu Lose” — Wike Accuses APC Governors Of Working Against Him

— Wike, Tinubu By Bunmi Onakan FCT Minister Nyesom Wike on Wednesday accused select All Progressives Congress governors of working against him ahead of 2027, while vowing to ensure President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. Speaking during his monthly media chat in Port Harcourt, Wike singled out Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, alleging they were more interested in optics than actual… []

Murray-Bruce Faults Atiku ‘s Stand On Subsidy, Commends Tinubu

— Ben Murray-Bruce By St. Johnson Adegboyega Former Bayelsa Senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, has dismissed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar’s plan to return fuel subsidy if he is elected president. He argued that returning the scheme would only revive the corruption and inefficiencies associated with it. Murray-Bruce shared his thoughts in a statement made available to journalists.He called on Nigeria’s 36 state… []

Reactions As Betta Edu, Ngozi Olejeme, Facing Trial Appear On Tinubu’s Campaign Council List

— Ngozi Olejeme, Betta Edu By St. Johnson Adegboyega Tongues have started wagging following the inclusion of embattled former minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, Betta Edu and Ngozi Olejeme, former chairperson of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) board names in the 2027 presidential campaign council of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The APC unveiled its presidential campaign council, with Abdulaziz Yari,… []

One Killed As Police Investigation Reveals Davido Was Target Of Osun Attack

— Gov. Adeleke and Davido By Bunmi Onakan Music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, was the target of the attack on the convoy of Osun State governor, according to the police. The governor had visited the monarch shortly after receiving his certificate of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). His nephew, Davido, who was actively involved in the election, alongside his… []

INEC Reveals The Controversies Behind Tinubu’s Primary, Secondary School Certificates

— President Tinubu By Muyiwa Akinola The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained why the primary and secondary school certificates of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu were not among the documents published as part of the credentials of presidential candidates for the 2027 general election. The commission said it only displayed documents submitted to it by the candidates and did not have the power to… []

Osun Election: The Outcome Reflects The Will Of The People –Tinubu

— Tinubu and Adeleke By Muyiwa Akinola President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke in the just-concluded Osu n election is a fitting assurance that democracy will continue to flourish in our country under the All Progressives Congress administration. “I called Governor Ademola Adeleke earlier today to congratulate him on his election victory in Osun State. His victory once again confirmed… []

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… []