Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have met with former President Olusegun Obasanjo as part of renewed efforts to reposition the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, held on Saturday at Obasanjo’s penthouse residence within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State, was led by the party’s factional chairman,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji on his emergence as the APC governorship candidate in Osun State. The congratulatory message followed the party’s primary election held on Saturday. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised the Osun State chapter of the…
Former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Bola Oyebamiji, has emerged as the APC governorship candidate for the forthcoming Osun State election. Following a consensus process, party leaders adopted his candidacy at the primary held in Osogbo. Earlier, Oyebamiji secured support after fellow aspirants, Kunle Adegoke (SAN) and Senator Babajide Omoworare, stepped down…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it will begin legal steps to recover mandates from Rivers lawmakers involved in a fresh PDP defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was issued on Saturday in Abuja. National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, called the latest switch a “re-defection.” He accused the lawmakers of acting on…
The rift between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan escalated on Friday when Akpabio filed a fresh defamation lawsuit worth N200 billion. Akpoti-Uduaghan confirmed receiving the court documents and shared a copy on her social media pages. This development has drawn national attention and highlights a bitter conflict between the head of the…
The Edo State House of Assembly summoned 2Baba’s wife, Natasha Irobosa, the lawmaker representing Egor Constituency, to appear before the House Committee on Ethics and Privileges. She must report within one week to respond to allegations of misconduct linked to viral videos circulating online. Viral video sparks investigation for 2Baba’s Wife A video showing Natasha…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and met with state chairmen in Abuja. Speaking at the gathering, Atiku told ADC leaders that there is “no time to waste in our rescue mission.” He urged fast and united action. The delegation included ADC chairmen from all 36 states and…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He made the move ahead of the state’s governorship election in August 2026, where he is expected to seek a second term. Meanwhile, his resignation has sparked political speculation across the state. His spokesman, Olawale Rasheed, announced the resignation on Monday…
Former Governor of Anambra State and ex-Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, narrowly escaped an attack on Wednesday. Unknown gunmen targeted his convoy along Nkpor–Nnobi Road in Idemili North Local Government Area. Fred Chukwuelobe, Ngige’s media aide, confirmed the incident on Thursday. He explained that Dr. Ngige was not in the convoy when…
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Mrs. Ayo Omidiran as Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC). Additionally, it approved 37 commissioners representing the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This marks a major step toward strengthening federal oversight. Screening Report Highlights No Issues Sen. Allwell Onyesoh, Chairman of the Senate Committee on…
