Politics

FCT Council Elections: PDP Fully In The Race In All 6 Area Councils–CP-PDP says

— PDP logo  (file) By Adeola Idris The Conference of Professionals in the PDP (CP-PDP) has authoritatively declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is fully in the race for the Saturday, February 21, 2026, Council elections in Bwari and all other Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This was confirmed in a statement on Friday by Barr. Obinna Nwachukwu, Protem National Coordinator… []

Permanent Secretary Withdraws From Bailing El-Rufai After Threat

— Nasir El-Rufai By St. Johnson Adegboyega Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has remained in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for a third consecutive day over allegations of large-scale corruption and embezzlement during his eight-year tenure. The ex-governor is being investigated for allegedly misappropriating more than ₦433 billion while in office between 2015 and 2023. A reliable sources said the… []

2027: How Reps Gave Contentious Support To Senate on Electoral Act Amendment

— House of Reps during session By St. Johnson Adegboyega A new dimension surfaced at the National Assembly as minority members of the House of Representatives staged a dramatic walk-out over contentious provisions in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, even as police tear-gassed protesters demanding mandatory electronic transmission of results ahead of the 2027 general election. On a day marked by high political drama, heated… []

ADC Chieftain, Oyegun Reveals Reason For Politicians Inflow Into The Rulling APC

— John Oyegun By St. Johnson Adegboyega‎ Chairman of the African Democratic Party (ADC) Manifesto Drafting Committee, Chief John Odigie Oyegun, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, In a recent interview with a national newspaper expressed his thoughts on the recent movements of politicians into the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that he was very pleased with the way many leaders have joined the ruling party. ‎He… []

Tinubu Only Giving APC Governors N500bn Each As Palliative, He Has Never Disbursed Any Intervention Fund To Zamfara-Dauda Lawal

— Gov. Dauda Lawal By Muyiwa Akinola Governor, Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is dolling out N500 billion to states controlled by governors who are members of the ruling All Progressives Congress.In an interview with Radio DW Hausa, Mr Lawal lamented that his state had not received any federal intervention funds since he assumed office in 2023He suggested… []

How Delta Was Impeached Over Alleged Misconduct

–– Hon. Ajero Prosper Okeoghene By Muyiwa Akinola Leader of Ughelli North Local Government Legislative Arm, Rt. Hon. Ajero Prosper Okeoghene, has been impeached over alleged gross misconduct and abuse of office. The impeachment of the ousted leader was signed by 12 out of the 18 councillors that attended the plenary at the legislative chamber of Ughelli North on Wednesday. The councillors alleged that the… []

Irony: Atiku’s Son ‘Unfollows’ Father, Pledges Loyalty To Tinubu As He Dumps PDP For APC

— Abba Atiku St. Johnson Adegboyega Abubakar Atiku Abubakar (aka Abba), son of former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has dumped the PDP for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection of the younger Atiku, who is popularly called Abba, was announced on Thursday at the National Assembly. According to Vanguard, upon defection, Atiku was received… []

Lagos 2027: Seyi Tinubu’s Ambition Faces Setback as Stakeholders Consider Ambode Return

— Ambode, Seyi Tinubu  By St. Johnson Adegboyega As the 2027 governorship election is fast approaching, the race to the most exalted seat in Lagos State is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched and fiercely contested in recent memory. As the general election gathers momentum , former governor Akinwunmi Ambode is re-emerging in political calculations, with party power brokers said to… []

Fubara: Two More Rivers Lawmakers Back-out, Urge Assembly To Drop Impeachment Move Against Governor

— Gov. Siminalayi Fubara By Adeola Idris  Two additional lawmakers of Rivers State House of Assembly have similarly urged the Assembly to shelve the impeachment process. This is coming after the first two lawmakers backed out of the impeachment process. The members have publicly called on their colleagues to stop the impeachment proceedings initiated against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Odu. The lawmakers,… []

Imo: Ihedioha Dumps PDP, Completes Registration As ADC Member

– Emeka Ihedioha -By St. Johnson Adegboyega    Former Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), after dumping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ihedioha completed his registration on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Mbutu Ward in Aboh-Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, where he was issued the party’s membership card with Number 001. The registration was conducted… []

I Won’t Join Issues With Anybody – Tambuwal Reacts Over Fayose’s Statement on Peter Obi

— Tambuwal By St. Johnson Adegboyega  Former Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has dismissed comments made by the erstwhile Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, that ex-presidential candidate Peter Obi is the life of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He argued that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Obi, and ex-Minister Rotimi Amaechi will support whoever emerges as the ADC presidential candidate. Speaking during an… []

Fubara: Rivers Assembly Denies Stopping  Impeachment Move 

— Gov. Fubara By Adeola Idris That the brouhaha that is surrounding the impeachment move against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngọzi Odu was stopped has been refuted. The spokesperson of the assembly, Enemi George, disclosed this in a statement on Friday night. It was earlier reported that the assembly began impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara and his Deputy, Mrs Odu, a professor, on… []

Rivers: Fayose Reveals Only Solution To Save Fubara

— Fayose By Adeola Idrisa Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has revealed the only thing that can save Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking during an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television. Fayose stressed that it is only fasting and prayers can save Fubara. He advised Fubara to reconcile with his estranged political godfather and predecessor, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. “Many prayers… []

I Won’t Release River State’s N700bn IGR To Anyone –Fubara

— Nyesom Wike, Siminalayi Fubara By Adeola Idris Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has resisted alleged pressure to hand over N700 billion, representing 35% of the State’s internally generated revenue (IGR), to anyone, sparking a heated power struggle with former Governor Nyesom Wike, now Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister. The dispute has raised concerns about the welfare of Rivers State residents, with 4.4 million people… []

“Political Tension In Rivers State Could Escalate Further If…”– Analyst

— Wike, Fubara By Muyiwa Akinola  In a recent interview on TVC News, public affairs analyst Yusuf Haroun warned that the political tension in Rivers State could escalate further if stakeholders fail to mediate between the state’s top officials. The renewed impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy have once again put Rivers at the center of Nigeria’s political spotlight, with allegations ranging… []

2027: Ticket Battle In ADC As Obi, Kwankwaso Reportedly Begin Plot Against Atiku

— Obi, Kwankwaso and Atiku By Adeola Idris and Habeeb Tijani Reviewed by St. Johnson Adegboyega and Sola Amukoko Fresh facts have emerged on the imminent crisis that may confront the newly consolidated African Democratic Congress (ADC) over the choice of its Presidential candidate come 2027. Former presidential candidates, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso we gathered have allegedly revived partnership to challenge Atiku for ADC… []

More Facts Emerge On Wike’s Alleged Plan To Field 25-year-old Son For House of Reps Slot

— Nyesom Wike and son, Jordan  By Adeola Idris  Reports have emerged that a son of FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike is being considered to contest for the Obio-Akpor House of Representatives seat. Consultations are allegedly ongoing, with the 25-year-old reportedly being positioned to replace Rt. Hon. Kingsley Chinda, sparking debate over political dynasties and youth participation. Speculation is mounting in Rivers State political circles following… []

Group Backs Wike, Withdraws Support For Fubara

– Nyesom Wike, Siminilayi Fubara– By Muyiwa Akinola The Rivers Ijaw People’s Congress (RIPCON) has withdrawn support for Siminilayi Fubara, governor of the state. Speaking on Saturday during a stakeholders’ meeting in Okrika LGA of Rivers state, George Sekibo, chairman of the group, said the congress now backs Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Sekibo, a former senator, described Fubara as ungrateful, noting… []

Gov. Fubara Remains APC Leader In Rivers State — VP Shettima Cautions Wike Over Involvement In Party’s Affairs

— Nyesom Wike, VP Kashim Shettima  By Muyiwa Akinola  Vice President Kashim Shettima has issued a firm warning to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his involvement in APC affairs in Rivers State. The Vice President’s message followed Wike’s recent media engagements in Rivers State, during which issues concerning party leadership were raised. Shettima clarified that within the All Progressives Congress… []

“How Powerful Enemies Used NYSC Certificate Saga As Opportunity To Force Me Out Of Office”- Kemi Adeosun

— Kemi Adeosun By Muyiwa Akinola  Remember Kemi Adeosun, the former minister of finance who was forcefully  resigned over NYSC certificate saga. Speaking recently in an interview, Adeosun has attributed her resignation from the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari to the handiwork of ‘powerful enemies’. She spoke during an interview on Channels Television, which will be aired on Friday. An excerpt of the interview… []

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