Author: Gbenga Olaleye

Former Jigawa State Governor and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamido, has warned that the party may be compelled to form political alliances if its ongoing reconciliation efforts fail to restore internal unity and stability. Lamido issued the warning on Monday while receiving PDP stakeholders and party leaders from Jigawa State at his office in Kano. He stressed that urgent and sincere reconciliation within the party was necessary to prevent further decline and possible marginalisation ahead of future elections. According to the former governor, the PDP is currently at a critical crossroads and must resolve its…

Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, who represents Abia South Senatorial District, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will lose the 2027 presidential election, insisting that the mood of Nigerians is already turning against the current administration. Abaribe made the assertion on Monday while speaking during an interview on Politics Today, a political affairs programme aired on Channels Television. His comments were monitored by New Daily Prime. According to the senator, electoral defeat is an inevitable reality in politics, stressing that President Tinubu would not be an exception. He argued that public sentiment across the country suggests growing dissatisfaction with the federal…

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has formally completed his registration with the All Progressives Congress (APC), following the presentation of his party membership card on Sunday. The development marks a significant political milestone, confirming his official status within the ruling party and consolidating his leadership position in the state. The membership card was presented during a brief ceremony held at the TY Danjuma House in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital. The presentation was carried out by the Chairman of the APC Hospital Ward in Wukari Local Government Area, Umaru Tanko, who described the occasion as a moment of pride…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has described the emergence of Bola Oyebamiji as the party’s governorship candidate for the August 8, 2026 election as a strong indication of victory for the party. Oyintiloye made this assertion on Sunday while speaking with journalists in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. He said Oyebamiji’s emergence through a consensus arrangement reflected the maturity, unity and internal democracy that the APC has come to be known for, both at the state and national levels. According to him, the successful conclusion of the party’s primary election, despite the…

The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has disclosed that she has been repeatedly approached by individuals linked to Nigeria’s presidency to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). However, the lawmaker has firmly rejected the advances, insisting that she is content and at peace within her current political party. Akpoti-Uduaghan made the revelation during an interview on Mic On Podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye on Saturday. Speaking candidly, the senator said the pressure to change political allegiance was not new to her, noting that she has faced similar challenges at…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed claims by former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, that his bail was revoked because he attended a political gathering in Kebbi State. In a statement issued on Saturday by its spokesperson, Mr Dele Oyewale, the anti-graft agency insisted that Malami’s continued detention has nothing to do with politics, media appearances or political activities, but is solely the result of his failure to meet the conditions attached to the provisional administrative bail earlier granted to him. The EFCC described the allegations as misleading narratives circulating in…

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by its factional Chairman, Alhaji Taminu Turaki, has said its recent visit to former President Olusegun Obasanjo was aimed at seeking guidance and support ahead of the 2026 governorship elections in Osun and Ekiti states, declaring that the party is “back and ready to take its rightful place” in Nigeria’s political landscape. The visit comes amid deepening internal tensions within the PDP, following accusations by the Wike-led National Executive Committee (NEC) that Turaki’s group violated subsisting court judgments by conducting what it described as an “illegal convention” in Ibadan, where Turaki…

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by its factional Chairman, Alhaji Taminu Turaki, has said its recent visit to former President Olusegun Obasanjo was aimed at seeking guidance and support ahead of the 2026 governorship elections in Osun and Ekiti states, declaring that the party is “back and ready to take its rightful place” in Nigeria’s political landscape. The visit comes amid deepening internal tensions within the PDP, following accusations by the Wike-led National Executive Committee (NEC) that Turaki’s group violated subsisting court judgments by conducting what it described as an “illegal convention” in Ibadan, where Turaki…

The Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, popularly known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has declared that no amount of money, including $1 billion, could persuade him to venture into partisan politics. Oyedepo made the statement while speaking at the impartation service of the church’s annual convocation, Shiloh 2025, according to a report by Vanguard on Saturday. His remarks formed part of a broader message urging Christians to remain focused on their divine calling and resist distractions that could derail their spiritual purpose. Addressing thousands of worshippers, the renowned cleric stressed that politics was completely outside his…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has said he has no regrets about openly supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu since 2022, describing his decision as one guided by character, integrity and a commitment to equity and justice. Wike made the remarks on Saturday during a special event organised to mark his 58th birthday anniversary at his residence in Abuja. The celebration attracted political leaders and associates from across party lines, reflecting the former Rivers State governor’s broad political influence. The FCT minister said his stance in support of Tinubu remained consistent before, during and after…