Author: Clement Oluwafemi Abayomi

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said its recent leadership crisis was the result of internal sabotage, as the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) stepped in to take control after a court ruling. The BoT Chairman, Adolphus Wabara, made this known on Sunday, May 3, 2026, during the opening of the party’s 84th BoT meeting. He explained that the board assumed leadership following a judgement by the Supreme Court of Nigeria delivered on April 30, 2026. Read Related News Updates Supreme Court ruling leaves PDP without clear leadership Wabara says BoT has taken over leadership of PDP Supreme court nullifies…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said it will present candidates in the 2027 general elections, rejecting claims that it may not taket part. The party made this known in a statement issued on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi. The ADC said that the claims were false and meant to confuse the public, while stressing that it is preparing to contest and win elections across the country. Reports that claimed the party will not present candidates in 2027 have been dismissed as “unfounded and mischievous”. Read Related News Updates ADC promises credible alternative ahead of 2027 elections…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has renewed its demand for the resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, following a Supreme Court ruling on Thursday that confirmed the party’s legitimate leadership. Despite the court’s decision in their favour, the party insists that the INEC Chairman must step down due to previous attempts to de-recognise the leadership of Senator David Mark and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. The Supreme Court’s five-man panel issued a unanimous judgement, which the ADC described as a victory for the rule of law. Read Related News Updates Opposition parties reject Amupitan…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing a leadership crisis after the Supreme Court, on Thursday, April 30, nullified the party’s Ibadan convention and dismissed an appeal by party members. A statement signed by the PDP spokesperson Comrade Ini Ememobong on Thursday noted that the court ruling posed a serious setback. As maintained by the statement, the Supreme Court in a split decision of three to two upheld earlier judgements by the Court of Appeal and the Federal High Court, which had declared the Ibadan convention invalid. Read Related News Updates Supreme court voids PDP Ibadan convention: What next for…

The African Democratic Congress on Thursday celebrated a judgement by the Supreme Court of Nigeria, saying the decision strengthens democracy and gives the party clear direction as it looks towards the 2027 general elections. The party, in a press release issued on Thursday by ADC National Media Frontiers and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Honourable Muhammed MJG GKAF, said the ruling settled issues in its leadership dispute. The court, in a unanimous decision, affirmed David Mark and his team as the legitimate leaders of the party. Read Related News Updates Supreme Court vacates status quo order against Mark-led ADC…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited revealed the River Niger crossing on the OB3 gas pipeline in Nigeria has been completed, a move expected to improve gas supply, support power generation, and boost industry. This was made known on Thursday, April 30, in a statement signed by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh. The company explained that its subsidiary, the NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC), carried out the work with its contractor using advanced drilling technology to pass beneath the river. NNPC said the crossing marks a major step in linking gas supply across the country. The project…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the recent court victory of the African Democratic Congress belongs to Nigerians. Atiku made this known in a statement on Thursday after the Supreme Court of Nigeria affirmed the leadership of David Mark. He maintained that the judgement gives hope to citizens who want change. He acknowledged and welcomed the decision of the apex court, describing it as a firm confirmation of the party’s leadership. Atiku said the ruling strengthens the position of David Mark. This, in other words, brings clarity to the party at a time when unity is needed. Read Related…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the killing of a suspect by a police officer in Delta State, saying no officer has the power to act as “prosecutor, judge, and executioner.” The association made this known in a statement issued on Monday April 29, 2026, in Abuja, after a viral video showed the incident. They reiterated that the act was wrong and called for a full investigation and trial of all officers involved. The NBA said it was disturbed by the video and the police report that those involved would be tried for murder. Read Related News Updates NBA…

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun East Senatorial District have been warned about a suspected fraud scheme where unknown persons are collecting personal and bank details from party members ahead of party primaries. The warning was issued in a press statement released on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Concerned stakeholders in the district said the scheme targets APC members by asking for private information under the promise of giving money. The party explained that those behind the move requested details such as full name, phone number, membership card information, bank account number and bank name. Read Related News…

Governor Dapo Abiodun has declared that Ogun State will deliver the highest number of votes in the South West in the coming elections. Read More Related Breaking Story from Our Political News Abiodun made this statement in a post shared on Wednesday, following the Ogun East APC Stakeholders’ Meeting. In the meeting, leaders of the zone adopted him as the consensus senatorial candidate for Ogun East under the All Progressives Congress. Abiodun said the adoption showed strong trust from party leaders and members in the zone. To him, the support places a duty on him to serve the people well…