Politics

The faction of the African Democratic Congress led by the party’s former governorship candidate in Gombe state, Nafiu Bala, has rejected the leadership by former Senate President David Mark. He recently described the leadership as fake, claiming it was set up in clear violation of the party’s constitution. Speaking via ...

Ogun State’s reputation has taken another bad hit as Governor Dapo Abiodun has been accused of weaponizing state resources to launch a personal attack against his predecessor, Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD). In a shocking move on the 8th of August 2025, Ogun State Government agents invaded 3 high-profile properties ...

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has denied allegations that he forced the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Bayo Ojulari, to resign from office. This is coming after a recent report claimed that Olukoyede, alongside the Director General ...

Former Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has mourned the death of veteran journalist, Dr. Doyin Abiola. Recall that the wife of late Chief MKO Abiola passed away on Tuesday, at the age of 82. In his condolence message, Amosun described her demise as a profound loss to the ...

President Bola Tinubu has extended his deepest condolences to Ghana President, John Mahama. He recently mourned with the people of Ghana after the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and six others. Speaking via a press statement, BAT assured ...

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated 3 Nigerian students for emerging world champions at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals held in London, United Kingdom. He recently hailed the trio for their brilliant achievement, describing them as shining examples of the nation’s future promise. The students, Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu (17), Rukayya Muhammad ...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that offering former President Goodluck Jonathan an automatic ticket to contest the 2027 presidential election is a possibility. The party recently revealed that GEJ is more than qualified to run for president again with the party’s ticket. Speaking during an exclusive interview in ...

Ahead of the August 16 Ogun State Federal Constituency Bye-election, President Bola Tinubu‘s administration has vowed to ensure a free, fair, and credible poll, with security agencies placed on high alert to forestall any breakdown of law and order. Credible sources within the Presidential Villa have revealed that the President ...

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Kano State have come together to endorse President Bola Tinubu for a second term. The endorsement happened during a stakeholders’ recent meeting held at Ganduje’s residence. Speaking during the meeting, the State APC Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, revealed that the gathering was meant ...

State chairmen of the African Democratic Congress have blasted the coalition led by former Senate President, Senator David Mark. They recently described the development as a reckless subversion of both the party and Nigeria’s democratic values. Speaking via a press statement jointly signed by the forum leader, Elias Adokwu and ...

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has come out to defend his political record. He recently revealed that he has never been involved in election rigging, violence, or any form of malpractice throughout his political career. Speaking via his X handle, Obi shared that he has always believed in ...

The South West Agenda for Asiwaju, a foremost support group for President Bola Tinubu, has said that the President is guaranteed a landslide victory in 2027. The group recently revealed that the election result will deliver the widest margin in the history of Nigeria’s politics. Speaking during a news conference ...

The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its 2023 gubernatorial candidate, Ladi Adebutu, have formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu as their preferred candidate for the 2027 presidential election, in a significant political development. The endorsement was announced on Monday by the party’s State Chairman, Abayomi Tella, ...

The African Democratic Congress has blasted the Bola Tinubu-led government over its plan to spend more than ₦712 billion on renovating the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The coalition party recently described the planned expenditure as a misplaced priority. Reacting via a press statement, ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji ...

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has blasted former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar over his regular defections across Nigeria’s major political parties. He recently revealed that Atiku’s actions are driven by his desperate ambition to become president. Speaking during a media parley in Abuja, Wike said that Atiku ...

Human rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has urged President Bola Tinubu to review the fuel subsidy removal. He recently revealed that a review will address the abject poverty currently suffered by most Nigerians. Speaking on a monitored programme on Channels Television, Falana said that “to eradicate ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned political parties against conducting public campaigns ahead of the 2027 General Election. The commission recently revealed that such actions are not only inappropriate but also a clear violation of the Electoral Act. Reacting during an interview, Chief Press Secretary to the INEC ...

The Organising Secretary of Omoluabi Progressives, a political group aligned with the National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Rauf Aregbesola, Oluwaseun Abosede, has said that an APC alliance will not save Governor Ademola Adeleke from defeat in 2026. He recently had his say amid the perceived political tension between ...

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has urged President Bola Tinubu to address the increasing poverty crisis in Nigeria. He recently asked BAT to fully commit federal resources to social welfare initiatives. Speaking via a press statement, Falana revealed that the responsibility to take concrete welfare action lies mainly with ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission has called for more collaboration among all stakeholders to tackle electoral fraud in future elections across Nigeria. INEC recently blasted the increasing violence regularly witnessed before and on election day. Speaking during a chat with journalists, the Resident Electoral Commissioner in Osun State, Mutiu Agboke, ...