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By Ismaeel Aleem A prominent chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State and South-West Chairman of The Alternative Movement, Olusola Salau, has announced his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday. Salau, in a statement personally and shared it with journalists in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Monday, was joined by hundreds of his supporters in the move. Citing the PDP’s poor performance in the recently concluded Remo Federal Constituency by-election and low voter turnout, Salau declared, “There is nothing more for Ogun State PDP. I have finally made up my mind to…

By Ismaeel Aleem The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has refuted claims by Senator Aminu Tambuwal that there is a national consensus to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Sunday, APC spokesperson Seye Oladejo described Tambuwal’s assertion as a failed attempt to undermine Tinubu’s mandate and distract from the administration’s achievements. Tambuwal, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and former Sokoto State governor, claimed on a television programme on Friday that a national consensus, not a northern conspiracy, was forming to block Tinubu’s re-election. Oladejo dismissed this as…

Nnaji stressed that the APC’s focus on grassroots politics would ensure transparent elections and deliver leaders with the capacity to address Enugu’s challenges.

The crisis centers on a questionable process described as “Nollywood-style,” where a councillor who recently defected to the APC was allegedly forced to resign, followed by a hurried, unlawful primary.

Alcaraz’s journey to the championship was one of pure dominance. He stormed through the early rounds, dispatching Reilly Opelka, Mattia Bellucci, and Luciano Darderi in straight sets.

Sowore, a vocal critic with a history of challenging government overreach evidenced by his 2019 detention under the Buhari administration remains defiant, refusing to delete the tweet.

The United States has introduced a sweeping policy change for non-immigrant visa applicants, mandating that interviews must now be held at embassies or consulates in applicants’ country of nationality or legal residence. The new directive, published on the State Department’s official visa portal on September 6, 2025, overrides earlier guidelines on where visa interviews could be scheduled. According to the announcement, “Nationals of countries where the U.S. government is not conducting routine nonimmigrant visa operations must apply at the designated embassy or consulate, unless their residence is elsewhere.” This shift is particularly significant for applicants from conflict-hit or diplomatically restricted…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and federal government employees are calling for an immediate upward review of the national minimum wage, insisting that the ₦70,000 benchmark signed into law last year has been overtaken by economic realities. Their demand comes after several state governments announced wage increases above the federal threshold in response to rising inflation and soaring costs of living. President Bola Tinubu had signed the National Minimum Wage Act in July 2024, raising the figure from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000, applicable to workers across all levels of government and the private sector. But with food, rent, transportation, and utility…

Ola’s appeal underscores the APC’s push for unity to consolidate its dominance in Ekiti, mirroring its national strength with 72 Senate seats.

By Ismaeel Aleem In a significant political shift, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party’s 2023 governorship candidate in Lagos State, has officially defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The announcement, made at a vibrant event in Alimosho Local Government Area yesterday, marks a pivotal moment in consolidating opposition forces ahead of the 2027 general elections. Rhodes-Vivour, widely seen as a frontrunner for Lagos’ governorship, is poised to reshape the state’s political landscape. Speaking at the declaration ceremony, Rhodes-Vivour emphasized the need for a united opposition to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). “This coalition is about rescuing Nigeria. Since…