Category: Politics

By Our Correspondent A drama unfolded at the Federal High Court in Akure, Ondo State, when the New Nigeria Peoples’ Party (NNPP) distanced itself from a lawsuit filed by its candidate, Olugbenga Edema. The suit sought to have the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) remove Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Olayide Adelami, from the…

By Our Correspondent The Labour Party (LP) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have voiced strong disapproval of comments made by the Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu. Yakubu had praised Ghana’s recent presidential election, citing it as an example of peaceful and credible voting. His remarks came after Ghana’s opposition…

By: Bayero Ade The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the likelihood of a potential alliance between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Anambra Governor Peter Obi posing any threat to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Speaking on the matter, APC National Publicity Director, Bala Ibrahim, responded to claims made by Atiku’s spokesperson,…

By Bayero Ade The crisis within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has worsened, with the faction loyal to former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike intensifying efforts to marginalize allies of the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Sources within the party revealed that Wike’s camp is preparing to take stern disciplinary actions, including suspensions and…

By Bayero Ade The leadership turmoil within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reached a boiling point as pressure mounts on the acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, to step down. Party sources indicate that deep-seated divisions among various factions are worsening, threatening the unity of the opposition party. During a recent Board of Trustees…

By Miracle Ogunde Presidential election has kick-started in Ghana, as voters will choose a successor to President Nana Akufo-Addo, who steps down after his legally allowed two terms, and will also elect the country’s new parliament. Voting opened at 0700 GMT and will close at 1700 GMT on Saturday, with early results expected on Sunday…

By: Bayero Ade The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) commence the process for a by-election in the Ethiope East/Ethiope West Federal Constituency. This follows the defection of Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released by its National Publicity…

By Miracle Ogunde Ahead of the 2027 general elections, presidential posters of former President Goodluck Jonathan have been sighted across major streets in Kano. This fuels speculations about his possible return to contest the nations number one seat. It was gathered that the posters were seen at strategic locations such as Gyadi-Gyadi/Zoo Road flyover, Kofar…

By Miracle Ogunde Four House of Representativs members elected under the platform of the Labour Party, LP have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection which took place on Thursday on the floor of the House, was announced by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen. The lawmakers that defected are from four Kaduna, Imo, Edo…