Author: Gbenga Olaleye

The Kano State Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Suleiman Hashimu Dungurawa, has firmly dismissed rumours suggesting that the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is preparing to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking to journalists in Kano on Monday, Dungurawa described the speculation as a deliberate miscalculation by political opponents “afraid of the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement.” “Kwankwaso is not one of those pushover politicians who take decisions without appraising and deeply thinking about their consequences,” he said. READ ALSO: Ganduje declares NNPP ‘dead’, says Kwankwaso wants to return to APC The…

Prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and convener of The Alternative, Segun Showunmi, has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 91. In a statement issued on Monday, Showunmi described the monarch’s death as a profound loss, stating that the vacuum left behind would be “difficult to match”. He expressed his condolences to the people of Ijebuland and hailed the legacy of the revered royal. “Your shoes are very big — only the gods can help fill this mighty…

ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced, with deep sorrow, the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The elder statesman died in London at approximately 4:30 pm today, following a prolonged illness. In a statement released from the State House, President Tinubu confirmed that he had personally spoken with Mrs Aisha Buhari, the widow of the late President, to offer his condolences. “The nation has lost a leader who served with dedication both in uniform and in civil office,” the President said. As part of the immediate state protocol, Vice President Kashim Shettima has been directed to travel to…

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has died at the age of 82. His death was confirmed on Sunday afternoon by his former aide, Bashir Ahmad, and longtime spokesperson, Garba Shehu, via separate posts on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). According to the announcement, Buhari passed away in a clinic in London. No specific cause of death has been disclosed as of the time of this report. “The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus.…

Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Communication to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has expressed firm confidence that the President will win re-election in 2027. Speaking during an interview on the Mic On podcast on Saturday, Dare attributed this confidence to the administration’s sweeping reforms and policy initiatives across multiple sectors, which he believes will yield significant results in the coming years. “Policies take time. Top economic experts say it takes four to six years before you begin to see the results,” Dare stated. Highlighting ongoing efforts in oil, education, and healthcare, Dare said the Tinubu administration had implemented…

The leadership caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has declared its full confidence in Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, vowing to stand by him regardless of any future political decisions, including a possible defection to another party. This declaration was made in a statement released by Mallam Olawale Rasheed, spokesperson to the Governor, following a high-level PDP caucus meeting held at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in Osogbo. According to the statement, the caucus unanimously passed a vote of confidence in Governor Adeleke, commending his leadership style, administrative performance, and political maturity. The group…

Constitutional lawyer Mike Ozekhome, SAN, has issued a stark warning that merely amending Nigeria’s current constitution will not resolve the country’s deeply entrenched political, economic, and security challenges. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Friday, Ozekhome described the 1999 constitution as a “curse” to national development, arguing that it was neither crafted by the people nor designed to serve their best interests. “What we need is a brand-new constitution that is people-driven. You can’t amend a bad document. A document that is already afflicted with an ailment cannot be amended,” the senior lawyer stated emphatically. Using a vivid…

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has expressed bewilderment over Peter Obi’s involvement in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing it as puzzling given Obi’s past ties with the PDP. Obi was the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election and is now a leading figure in a newly formed coalition aiming to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Speaking during an interview on Arise News, George urged those who have left the PDP to reconsider and return to the party, arguing that unity is crucial to increase their chances of defeating…

The Labour Party (LP) has officially announced that its 2027 presidential ticket is open to all interested aspirants, vowing that no candidate will be given preferential treatment. This was disclosed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, during a press briefing held in Abuja on Friday. Arabambi stated unequivocally that the era of handpicking candidates is over, and the party would conduct transparent primary elections to select its flagbearer for the next general election. “There shall be primary elections in the Labour Party, and no aspirant will be favoured this time around,” he declared. In the 2023 presidential election,…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called on members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its coalition partners to remain steadfast and committed to the collective vision of unity, progress, and national development. He warned against abandoning the party over internal disagreements, urging party faithful to confront challenges with resilience and shared purpose. Governor Makinde made the remarks on Friday during the PDP South West Zonal Caucus meeting held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The meeting brought together party leaders, stakeholders, and elected officials from across the region to deliberate on the party’s direction, strategies, and cohesion…