APC confident of more governors’ defection before 2027 – Yilwatda
Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that more governors will defect to the ruling party in the lead up to the 2027 elections. Yilwatda made the statement while attending a meeting held in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State, where he indicated that the recent deflections were one […]
Senate Bars Natasha’s Return Pending Court Verdict
The Nigerian Senate has prevented Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from taking the oath of office to officially resume her duties, despite the fact that her suspension has expired. The upper chamber insists the matter is still in court and as such cannot be resolved administratively. Thus, in a letter from the acting Clerk of the National […]
DSS Give Sowore 7-Day Ultimatum Regarding Post About President Tinubu
The DSS (Department of State Services) has provided activist Omoyele Sowore with a 7-day ultimatum to take down a social media post that criticized President Bola Tinubu. The DSS stated that the post, published on August 26th, was false and of an inciting nature. The DSS argued that Sowore’s use of the term “criminal” related […]
Labour Party Calls Rhodes-Vivour’s Defection to ADC Hasty
The Labour Party has labelled Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour’s switch to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as rash and hasty. They see the move as derailing what was supposed to be a respected coalition for the upcoming 2027 election, as they believe in switching parties. Tony Akeni, LP’s interim National Publicity Secretary said: “We wanted to honour […]
Associates of Jonathan Meet Abroad as Plans for a 2027 Presidential run Gain Momentum
Plans by former President Goodluck Jonathan for a 2027 Presidential run appear to be gaining traction, although his wife Patience has gone public about her dislike for the idea. However, according to our sources, some of his associates have been increasing their underage political preparation work and are now meeting on a regular basis. Some […]
Natasha Akpoti Is Set to Return To The Senate After Trip To London
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan will return to the Nigerian Senate after a six-month suspension ends. Her attorney Victor Giwa said Senator Akpoti will return when the Senate meets on September 23. He went on to say that her return is unhindered by anything, and that Senate leadership has assured her that she will be warmly received. […]
Lagos APC Tags Peter Obi “Complainer-in-Chief” Over Tinubu Vacation Criticism
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has taken a particularly tough stance against former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, following his recent remarks about President Bola Tinubu’s vacation abroad. APC spokesman, Seye Oladejo, branded Obi a “professional complainer-in-chief,” stating that he has turned governance problems into a never-ending chain of social […]
Anxiety Grow as Tinubu Searches for Yakubu’s Successor Amid INEC Manipulation Allegations
Accusations have emerged that certain politicians are attempting to manipulate all or part of the election systems using indirect means. For example, they are creating duplicate EC8 result forms for all polling units. One for the public to see, and one for the politician to manipulate for his or her own purposes. There are also […]
Rhodes-Vivour Joins ADC, Calls for Stronger Opposition in Lagos
Former Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The defection was acknowledged at an event in Alimosho that saw ADC leaders and members enthusiastically welcome him. Rhodes-Vivour said he was seeking the united opposition to challenge the ruling APC ahead of the coming elections in 2027, […]
Ex-Ondo SDP Candidate Akingboye Bamidele Akingboye Pushed To Death From Balcony
Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, a former governorship candidate for the Social Democratic Party in Ondo State, died in Lagos at the age of sixty. His untimely death has sparked outrage and calls for accountability. The public statement from his aide claimed that Akingboye was a visionary, community leader, philanthropist and community-minded entrepreneur, a person whose generous […]