Politics

ADC Leaders Resigned To Pave The Way For 2027 Opposition Coalition — Ralph Nwosu

— Ralph Nwosu By Bunmi Onakan The entire leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) at all levels has formally resigned to pave the way for the 2027 opposition coalition to take over the party structure. Outgoing ADC National Chairman, Ralph Nwosu, announced the development on Wednesday at the Shehu Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja during the official launch of the coalition aimed at unseating President… []

2027 Crossfire: APC Describes Coalition As ‘Dead on Arrival’ After Mark, Lamido Slam Tinubu Govt

By Muyiwa Akinola, Adeola Idris and Jude Ezzinne APC spokesman, Bala Ibrahim has described the coalition, whose leaders met in Abuja on Tuesday, as “dead on arrival.” It was revealed that the coalition movement plans to adopt the African Democratic Congress as their political platform, confirming our earlier reports. As the coalition meant to oust President Bola Tinubu from power gains momentum, the All Progressives… []

2027: How Known Oppositions Ganged Up Against Tinubu As Aregbesola, Mark, Atiku, Others Attend ADC Coalition Unveiling in Abuja

— Mark, Aregbesola By St. Johnson Adegboyega It was a major shift in Nigeria’s political landscape on Tuesday as the African Democratic Congress (ADC), newly adopted by a coalition of opposition forces, appointed former Senate President David Mark as interim national chairman and former Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola as interim national secretary. Prominent opposition politicians including ex-Vice Preside not Atiku Abubakar and a former… []

PDP Crisis: “The Position Of South East To The Party Secretaryship Is Sacrosanct,” – Peter Mbah Raises Alarm

      — Gov. Peter Mbah    By Muyiwa Akinola  Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says he fully stands by the position of the National Working Committee, NWC, the Board of Trustees, and South East Zonal Executive Committee, ZEC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on the crisis rocking the party. Mbah also expressed support for the National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting… []

2027: APC Strategizes To Pull Five More Governors, Adeleke, Soludo’s Cases Remain Uncertain 

— President Tinubu during a political rally By St. Johnson Adegboyega  The ruling All Progressives Congress has boasted of wooing at least five more governors to its camp amid a wave of defections by opposition bigwigs, federal lawmakers, and endorsements for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election.” The move comes in the wake of Friday’s resignation of the immediate past National Chairman of the APC, Dr Abdullahi… []

Governor Oyebanji’s Re-election Campaign Gathers Momentum with New Local Committee

 — Gov. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) By St. Johnson Adegboyega  It’s going to be a free landing for the hardworking governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) who is seeking reelection into the office the second time. The forthcoming election in the state is set to witness a mobilization campaign for the re-election bid of the well loved governor with the inauguration of Local Organizing… []

2027: Former Senate President, David Mark Joins Forces To Lead Coalition Against Tinubu

— Atiku, David Mark By Adeola Idris As the preparations for 2027 general elections especially the presidential election is fast approaching, several stories have been leading on different newspapers on parties and individuals who are posing to hijack the most exalted seat of president from the incumbent, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The latest of the anti-Tinubu coalition is set to announce the African Democratic Congress as… []

One Suspect Arrested As Senator Natasha Family House Attacked Again

— Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan By St. Johnson Adegboyega A suspect has been arrested by the Kogi State Police Command following another attack on the family home of the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The suspect, identified as Jose Suberu, was reportedly apprehended at the scene of the attack in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area, on Tuesday. Confirming the development on Wednesday, the state… []

Shina Oyetayo Appointed Special Adviser To Lagos Speaker, Obasa

— Adeshina Oyetayo By St. Johnson Adegboyega Media Strategist and PR expert, Adeshina Oyetayo has been appointed Special Adviser on Research, Media and Documentation to the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa. The appointment, which took effect in March, marks a significant addition to the Speaker’s team as Oyetayo brings with him fecund experience and expertise in the media ecosystem spanning… []

He Is ‘inconsistent and disloyal,’ Former VP, Namadi Cautions Tinubu Over His Dealings With Ex Minister

— Namadi Sambo, President Tinubu By St. Johnson Adegboyega Former Vice President of Nigeria, Mohammed Namadi Sambo, has issued a stern warning to President Bola Tinubu and the current Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, urging them to exercise caution in their dealings with Dr. Shamsudeen Usman, a former Minister of Budget and National Planning. In a statement released on Monday through his Personal Secretary, Mr…. []

How Peter Obi Betrayed Me – Kenneth Okonkwo Explains

–– Peter Obi, Kenneth Okonkwo By Adeola Idris   Nollywood actor and former Labour Party (LP) chieftain, Kenneth Okonkwo who officially confirmed his resignation from the Labour Party in February 2025 made an allegation against Obi in a viral video on social media. The actor turned lawyer narrated how the 2023 presidential candidate of the party, Peter Obi betrayed him. “If there is anybody that… []

“I am using Kalu’s infrastructure template to Develop Abia State” – Gov. Otti.

— Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu and Gov. Alex Otti during the former’s visit to Abia State By St. Johnson Adegboyega The former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, who is representing Abia North Senatorial District at the Senate has received laudable commendation from the incumbent Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Alex Chioma Otti. During the courtesy visit, Governor Otti on Sunday evening,… []

Tinubu Receives Okoya, Ibori, Bugudu In His Lagos Home

— Ibori and Tinubu during the visit By St. Johnson Adegboyega  Former governor of Delta state, James Ibori was received by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at his residence in Lagos state on Sunday. The minister of budget and economic planning, Abubakar Bagudu, also paid a visit to the president, who is in Lagos for the Eid-el-Kabir festivities, Billionaire industrialist, Razak Okoya, his wife, Shade Okoya,… []

Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu Alleged Rift: Olusi Appeals For Forgiveness

— President Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu By Adeola Idris  Following the ongoing speculation that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his godson, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos State are at loggerheads, Chairman of Governors Advisory Committee, Alhaji Tajudeen Olusi we gathered openly acknowledged the President’s displeasure with key figures in Lagos politics — particularly Governor Sanwo-Olu. It was earlier reported that Sanwo-Olu and members of the Governor’s Advisory… []

How Delegates Disrupted Atiku, Obi Coalition Meeting

–– Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar By St. Johnson Adegboyega The much announced coalition meeting between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and others eventually turned into chaos as delegates from Jigawa State disrupted the proceedings. A high-level coalition meeting involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi… []

Utomi Reveals Identities Of Top Nigerians Planning ‘Shadow Government ‘ To Challenge Tinubu

— Pat Utomi By St. Johnson Adegboyega  Political economist and elder statesman, Professor Pat Utomi, has unveiled a list of individuals who make up Nigeria’s first formal “Shadow Government,” a move he says is aimed at offering credible alternatives to the policies of the Bola Tinubu-led administration. Speaking from the United States, Utomi clarified that the shadow cabinet is not a rebellion or a challenge… []

2027: Makinde To Unveil His Annointed Candidate As More Aspirants Show Interest

— Gov. Seyi Makinde By St. Johnson Adegboyega As race to the most exalted seat in Oyo State is getting interesting by the day more and more aspirants are showing interest to succeed the incumbent governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde at the end of his second term tenure in 2027. It’s also more interesting that as the list of those who have decided to throw their… []

Wike Names His Three Political Enemies In Rivers State

— Nyesom Wike St. Johnson Adegboyega  Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has named the three politicians he is fighting against in Rivers state. It was reported that this comes amid the suspension of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, alongside his deputy and other House of Assembly members, following the declaration of a state of emergency in the oil-rich state. In an… []

PDP Can’t Make Headway In 2027″ – Oborevwori Gives Reason For Joining APC

— Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori By St. Johnson Adegboyega Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has said his defection to the All Progressives Congress, APC, was not to kill the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Oborevwori said the PDP can’t make any headway in 2027, hence the decision of his administration to form a political alignment with the APC. Speaking through the state’s Commissioner for Works… []

Wike Reveals Details Of Recent Reconciliation Meeting With Fubara

— Wike, Fubara By St. Johnson Adegboyega Former Rivers state governor and sitting Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday, May 12, revealed details of a recent reconciliation meeting with suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara in Abuja. Fubara was accompanied by two unidentified governors from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking at a media briefing, Wike expressed doubts about Fubara’s… []