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…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar officially registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday, marking a significant political move ahead of the 2027 general elections. The registration has already sparked controversies, drawing criticism from prominent figures in the All Progressives Congress (APC). Former Edo State governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, and APC…
Bello Haliru quits PDP after more than four decades as a major political figure in Nigeria. His decision came in a letter dated November 14, 2025, addressed to the PDP Chairman of Nassarawa Ward 1 in Birnin Kebbi. Copies of the letter also went to the state chairman, the national chairman, and the Chairman of…
Former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose has stirred fresh controversy after he sent a harsh “thank you” message to former President Olusegun Obasanjo. In the message, he told the elder statesman that he “belongs to the zoo.” Obasanjo’s media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, released the text to journalists in Abeokuta on Monday. Fayose accused the former…
The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the national convention held in Ibadan on Saturday. The state chapter insists that the exercise was unlawful. It also claims that its resolutions are unenforceable. In a statement signed by Publicity Secretary Kenneth Yowika, Rivers PDP commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…
Lere Olayinka, media aide to Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the ongoing PDP national convention in Ibadan as a “social party.” He spoke on Saturday following the expulsion of Wike and 10 other members. The spokesperson added that the decisions taken at the convention were irrelevant. “They are free to say anything,” he said. Convention Branded…
Umar Moriki, a senior APC leader in Zamfara State, passed away on Saturday at the age of 62. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours while he was returning to Kaduna from Gusau, the Zamfara state capital. Political Engagement Before His Passing On Friday, Moriki attended a meeting and a grand reception organized by…
On Friday, 14 out of 26 members of the Ondo State House of Assembly passed a vote of confidence in Assembly Speaker Chief Olamide Oladiji. This follows a report that 12 lawmakers had passed a vote of no confidence, alleging misappropriation of N50 million. The Deputy Speaker, Hon. Ololade Gbegudu, shared the vote of confidence…
