Category: Politics

By Our Correspondent Bolaji Abdullahi, a former minister of sports and youth development, has officially parted ways with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His decision was revealed in a letter addressed to the party’s ward chairman in Ubadawaki, Kwara State, on December 16. In the letter, Abdullahi described the move as a tough choice made…

By: Bayero Ade The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has declared its unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term bid, praising his administration’s achievements in governance. In a statement issued after a meeting in Abuja, the Forum, led by its chairman, Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, highlighted Tinubu’s efforts in improving infrastructure, tackling insecurity, and…

By: Bayero Ade Toby Okechukwu, former Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives and immediate past Chief of Staff to the Deputy Speaker, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a resignation letter dated December 6, 2024, and addressed to the PDP chairman of his ward—Owelli/Amoli/Ugbo/Ogugu Ward in Awgu Local Government…

A fresh political storm is brewing within the Irele chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the party grapples with a controversial shake-up ahead of the January 18, 2025, Local Government Election. The crisis erupted with the sudden removal of Hon. Daisi Akinrodoye as the party’s vice-chairmanship candidate. This unexpected decision overturned what had…

By Our Correspondent The Senate has officially declared the seat of Senator Monday Okpebholo for Edo Central vacant following his inauguration as the Governor of Edo State on November 12, 2024. This decision is in line with the 1999 Constitution, which states that a lawmaker’s seat is vacated when they assume another public office. The…

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…