Category Archives: Politics

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has rocked Nigeria’s political landscape with the dramatic expulsion and 30-year ban of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, over what the party described as “a brazen, calculated attempt to hijack, destabilize and compromise the ideological purity of the SDP.”The explosive development was confirmed in a strongly worded statementContinueContinue reading “Political Earthquake: SDP Expels El-Rufai, Slams 30-Year Ban Over Alleged Sabotage, Forgery, and Party Hijack Plot”

ABUJA — As Nigeria gears up for the high-stakes 2027 general elections, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that it is not bound by the traditional politics of zoning. Instead, the party says it is pioneering a transformative political agenda rooted in meritocracy, grassroots mobilisation, and people-centred governance.In a bold and strategic move toContinueContinue reading “2027 Presidency: ADC Charts New Political Path, Rejects Zoning, Champions Grassroots Revolution”

In a bold move that reflects both political strategy and regional recalibration, Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has officially named the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, as its new National Chairman.The announcement, made on Thursday afternoon during the APC’s highly anticipated National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting atContinueContinue reading “Power Shift: Tinubu’s Ally, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, Emerges as APC National Chairman Amid Strategic Party Reshuffle”

In an explosive and unprecedented scene inside Nigeria’s hallowed upper legislative chamber, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele nearly came to physical blows during a heated closed-door session on Wednesday evening, plunging the red chamber into utter disarray.The tension, which had been simmering behind the scenes for months, finally boiled over duringContinueContinue reading “Senate in Turmoil: Akpabio and Bamidele Clash in Explosive Closed-Door Showdown”

In a bold political move that may reshape Nigeria’s electoral landscape ahead of 2027, former Minister of Transportation and influential political figure, Rotimi Amaechi, has announced that leaders of the opposition coalition are prepared to throw their full weight behind whoever emerges as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Amaechi made theContinueContinue reading “2027 Elections: Opposition Coalition Will Back ADC Presidential Candidate – Amaechi Declares”

In a fiery escalation of Osun State’s political tension, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has lambasted Governor Ademola Adeleke, branding him a “Trojan horse,” a “liability,” and a “massive baggage,” while accusing his administration of corruption and political desperation ahead of the 2026 governorship election.In a strongly worded statement released on Wednesday, the party’s DirectorContinueContinue reading “Osun Political Firestorm: APC Brands Governor Adeleke a “Liability,” Rejects Defection Amid 2026 Power Struggle”

A major political tremor is rattling Osun State’s political landscape as Governor Ademola Adeleke is reportedly considering a defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) — a move that has thrown both camps into a state of uncertainty and stirred intense nationwide debate.The swirling rumours of Adeleke’s imminent politicalContinueContinue reading “Osun 2026: Political Earthquake Looms as Adeleke Weighs Defection from PDP to APC”

In a bold defiance of Senate leadership, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has vowed to resume plenary on Tuesday, July 22, 2025—despite a pending appeal filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio challenging the court ruling that declared her suspension illegal.Speaking during a constituency training programme on Saturday, Akpoti-Uduaghan confirmed that she had formally notifiedContinueContinue reading “Defiant Return: Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Set to Resume Plenary Tuesday Despite Akpabio’s Legal Challenge”

In a poignant moment of national reflection, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has passionately appealed to residents to extend a warm and dignified welcome to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is visiting the state to condole with the people over the death of renowned industrialist and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata.In a statementContinueContinue reading “Kano Governor Urges Residents to Welcome President Tinubu with Honour as Nation Mourns Alhaji Aminu Dantata”

Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the National Assembly, has leveled explosive allegations against the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, accusing him of gross abuse of office, unlawful land allocations, and autocratic leadership that undermines democratic governance. In a no-holds-barred interview with Arise TV, Senator Kingibe accused the formerContinueContinue reading ““Wike Is Abusing Power With Impunity” — Senator Ireti Kingibe Alleges ₦198 Million Land Fee Slash For Minister’s Son, Massive Land Grabs In Abuja”