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BREAKING: PDP Elects Kabiru Turaki as National Chairman at Ibadan Convention

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has elected Kabiru Turaki, former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, as its new National Chairman. His emergence was confirmed on Saturday during the party’s national... Read more »
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PDP Convention a “Turning Point” Despite Court Challenges – Seyi Makinde

Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, says the ongoing national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will bring a “turnaround” to the opposition party. Makinde spoke in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital,... Read more »
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BREAKING: PDP expels Wike, Fayose, three others over anti-party

As part of efforts to restore unity, discipline, and focus ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike,... Read more »
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PDP National Convention: Makinde, Governors, Top Officials Gather in Ibadan

Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, has arrived at the venue of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention. The convention to elect new national working committee (NWC) members of the major... Read more »
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Muktar Umar Yerima Sacked as Tarauni Rep After Tribunal Rules Him Unqualified

The National and State House of Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal in Kano has nullified the election of Muktar Umar Yerima of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), ordering the Independent National Electoral... Read more »
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Kano Governor Announces Proposed N1 Trillion 2026 Budget, First of Its Kind in Northern Nigeria

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Friday said his administration is finalising the state’s first‑ever proposed budget of N1 trillion for the 2026 financial year. This is contained in a statement issued by... Read more »
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Gov. Okpebholo Urges Muslims to Back Tinubu’s Reforms, Vows 2.5m Votes in 2027

Governor Monday Okpebholo has called on the Muslim community in the state to sustain their prayers and support for the President Bola Tinubu administration. Mr Okpebholo also urged Muslims to “stand firmly... Read more »
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Wike Decries Rising Attacks on Government Officials, Calls for Respect and Order in Public Service

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed deep concern over recent incidents involving security personnel and the growing trend of intimidation directed at government officials. Reacting to a... Read more »
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Ikenga Ugochinyere Hints at Leaving PDP, Says “The Umbrella Is Frightening”

Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, member of the House of Representatives representing Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency of Imo State, has sparked fresh political speculation after dropping a cryptic statement that suggests he may... Read more »
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Ondo Assembly Slashes 2025 Budget from ₦698.8bn to ₦489.9bn

The Ondo State House of Assembly on Thursday amended the N698.8 billion 2025 appropriation law, reducing it to N489,998 billion. The assembly on December 24, 2024, passed the 2025 appropriation bill of... Read more »
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I Won’t Force My Deputy to Join APC – Gov. Diri

Governor Douye Diri says he will not compel his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, to join him in the All Progressives Congress. The governor made the assertion during the weekly state executive council meeting... Read more »
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Senate Denies Alleged Plot to Remove Akpabio

The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has dismissed reports of an alleged attempt to remove Senate President Godswill Akpabio, calling them misleading and designed to create unnecessary tension within the National Assembly.... Read more »
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Nigerian Senate approves Tinubu’s N1.15tn loan request

The Nigerian Senate has approved the request of President Bola Tinubu to raise N1.15 trillion from the domestic debt market to cover the unfunded portion of the 2025 budget deficit. This comes... Read more »
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Democracy Must Deliver Food and Jobs, Not Just Elections — Gbenga Hashim

A 2027 presidential hopeful, Dr. Gbenga-Hashim, has warned that democracy in Africa risks sliding back into dictatorship unless political leaders make tangible concessions to the people by embedding social welfare and economic... Read more »
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PDP’s Internal Crisis Deepens as Lawmakers Continue to Defect to APC

Amos Daniel, a member of the House of Representatives, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, announced... Read more »
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Sanwo-Olu Says Tinubu Has Ended Funding Complaints for Governors, LG Chairs

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has significantly improved funding for states and local governments, leaving no governor or council chairperson with any justification to... Read more »
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Uche Ekwunife Lauds Youths, Mothers for Support, Congratulates Governor Soludo

Senator Uche Ekwunife, CON, Ph.D., the Deputy Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 8 Anambra governorship election, has congratulated Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, on securing a... Read more »
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Peter Obi Accused of Undermining Labour Party in Anambra Governorship Election

Concerns are mounting over the internal dynamics of the Labour Party (LP) in Anambra State, with some party members and observers alleging that former LP presidential candidate, Peter Obi, played a decisive... Read more »
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Parallel Structures in PDP Inevitable After Leadership Failures — Factional BoT Chair

Factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT), Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, has blamed the ongoing crisis in the party on years of disobedience to its own constitution and... Read more »
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Chief Onyemelukwe Eusebius Zonyelu Congratulates Governor-Elect Charles Soludo, Hails Anambra Voters

Chief Onyemelukwe Eusebius Zonyelu, former Senatorial candidate of the Action Peoples Party (APP), has congratulated His Excellency, Prof. Charles Soludo Nwangbafor, on his victory in the Anambra State governorship election. In his... Read more »