Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that he possesses the experience and qualifications required to lead Nigeria at the highest level. He made the statement on Tuesday while fielding questions from selected journalists during a media parley in Ibadan, Oyo State. Makinde based his confidence on his background as an engineer and his years…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked the Federal Government to suspend the 2025 tax laws. The party said alleged alterations affected key provisions of the laws. ADC made the call in a statement released on Saturday. Its spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, signed the statement. ADC Alleges Illegal Alterations According to the ADC, a review revealed…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged rival factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to urgently put their house in order. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, gave the directive during a meeting with leaders of both factions in Abuja. According to him, the commission called the meeting after receiving conflicting correspondence from different…
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…
