Category: Politics

By: Bayero Ade Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, participated in the state’s local government elections on Saturday, highlighting the critical role of local government autonomy in fostering grassroots development. In a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, Governor Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the effective operation…

By: Bayero Ade The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Jarret Tenebe, has been accused of leading an attack on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Benin City on Thursday afternoon. According to Vanguard, the assault, which reportedly involved armed individuals, left PDP Chairman Anthony Aziegbemin assaulted and forced him…

By: Bayero Ade The Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL) has expressed its full support for Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as the next Governor of Lagos State in the upcoming 2027 elections. According to Politics Nigeria, in a statement issued by the group’s President General, Comrade Goodluck Ibem, CONYL emphasized…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has announced its withdrawal from the Local Government elections scheduled for 18th January 2025, organised by the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC). The decision was disclosed in a press statement signed by the party’s Director of Media and Publicity, Leye Igbabo, following extensive consultations with party…

By Miracle Ogunde Following a row on presentation of documents, the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Wednesday adjourned hearing on Asue Ighodalo and the Peoples Democratic Party’s petitions to Friday, January 17, 2025. This is to enable parties in the suit to have a pre-hearing meeting with the court registry on the way…

By Bayero Ade The Edo State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has accused security personnel of attempting to arrest one of its key witnesses ahead of the Governorship Election Tribunal session, which is set to resume on Wednesday. A video circulating online reportedly shows Asue Ighodalo, the PDP’s candidate in the September 21…

By: Bayero Ade Alhaji Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa, a former two-term governor of Sokoto State, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a resignation letter dated January 8, 2025, and addressed to the PDP National Chairman, Umar Damagum, Bafarawa stated that his decision was motivated by his dedication to youth empowerment. According to…

By: Bayero Ade A High Court in Rivers State, sitting in Port Harcourt, has removed Hon. Chukwuemeka Aaron as the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, along with other party executives. According to Politics Nigeria, Justice Stephen Jumbo, who delivered the judgment, also nullified the PDP’s congresses held at the ward,…

By: Bayero Ade The Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has expressed his full support for Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, affirming that he is well-qualified to lead Lagos State as its next governor. According to Politics Nigeria, in a recent interview on the Mic On podcast, Olawande addressed the growing speculation…

By: Bayero Ade The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing increasing tension over the position of National Secretary as staff members return to the party’s national secretariat following the holiday break. The dispute centers around two individuals, Senator Samuel Anyanwu and Sunday Ude-Okoye, both asserting their right to the office. According to Politics Nigeria, the…