Politics

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… []

Atiku son, Adamu Abubakar resigns as Adamawa Commissioner As Gov. Fintiri Joins APC

— Adamu Atiku Abubakar By Muyiwa Akinola First son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Adamu Atiku Abubakar has resigned from his position as Commissioner for Works and Energy Development in Adamawa State. In a resignation letter dated March 2, 2026, and addressed to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Adamu said his decision followed “deep personal reflection and careful consideration.” He wrote, “I write to formally tender… []

“I regret being part of APC in 2014 to remove Goodluck Jonathan from office,” – Atiku

— Atiku By Muyiwa Akinola Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar says he regrets being part of the then-opposition, the All Progressives Congress, which helped remove former President Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from office in 2015. Mr Abubakar, a six-time presidential candidate and a leader in the ADC, disclosed this at a joint press… []

Senate Women Affairs: Natasha Accuses Ireti Kingibe of Sideling Her From Activities

— Senator Natasha Akpoti- Uduaghan By Adeola Idris The lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has accused Ireti Kingibe who is the Chairman Committee on Women Affairs of sidelining her from certain committee activities. She expressed anger over her alleged sidelining from activities at the Senate on Thursday Speaking bitterly at the floor of the Senate during the budget defence of the Women Affairs… []

Just In: INEC Releases Revised 2027 Election Timetable

— INEC Ballot Box By Muyiwa Akinola The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections. According to the revised timetable, the dates for the presidential and governorship polls have now been fixed for January 16, 2027. The move is in compliance with the Electoral Act 2026. Details later…

Buni Appointed APC 2026 National Convention Committee Secretary

— Gov. Mai Mala Buni By Bunmi Onakan Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has emerged as the secretary of the 2026 national convention committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC). This is contained in a statement by Mamman Mohammed, director-general, press and media affairs to the governor, issued on Wednesday in Damaturu. He said the national chairman of the party, Nentawe Yilwatda, inaugurated the… []

FCT LG Polls: PDP Plans Court Action Over Alleged Manipulation

By Muyiwa Akinola The FCT LG  election held on Saturday has come and gone with the results displayed everywhere on social media. Even with the no one can predict what may happen next as opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may begin to pursue its grievances. The party has announced the inauguration of a special legal team headed by its National Legal Adviser, Shafi Bara’u. PDP… []

FCT Area Council Election: “We Are Winning in Most Polling Units” —Sen Dino Melaye

— Sen. Dino Melaye By Muyiwa Akinola Senator Dino Melaye, a prominent member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stated that his party was winning in several polling units as voting took place during the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections held on February 21, 2026. In a post on X, Melaye said, “We are winning the elections in most polling units,” and pointed… []

Presidential Hopeful, Francis Onyema Speaks Exclusively On INEC, Newly Signed Electoral Act

— Francis Onyema  By St. Johnson Adegboyega Following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s signing the Electoral Act into law on Wednesday, the exercise which was greeted with mixed feelings from concerned Nigerians, Presidential aspirant, Francis Onyema however spoke exclusively on the issue; “During the heated national debate over real-time electronic transmission of electoral results, and the “Fix INEC” protests in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, I… []

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