Author: Gbenga Olaleye

Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have expressed confidence that Nigerians will vote out the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections, citing worsening hardship and divisive governance under the current administration. The governors made this assertion in a joint statement issued on Saturday after their meeting in Gusau, Zamfara State. The gathering brought together PDP leaders to discuss pressing national issues and the party’s strategy ahead of its forthcoming national convention. According to the communiqué, the APC has “inflicted suffering on Nigerians” through what the governors described as poor governance, economic…

The Forum of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Youth Leaders has called on the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) to ensure that all zonal congresses are concluded ahead of the forthcoming national convention, stressing the need for unity and total reconciliation within the party. In a communique issued on Saturday and signed by the South West Zonal PDP Youth Leader, Seyi Bamidele, the group emphasised that a hitch-free convention would only be possible if all party organs across the zones are properly harmonised and inclusive. “We appeal that the NWC should ensure that all zones have conclusive congresses to enable us…

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has revealed that star midfielder Cole Palmer was left out of the squad for their emphatic 5-1 victory over West Ham United on Friday night due to a groin issue. Palmer, who has been instrumental for the Blues, was notably absent from the matchday lineup at the London Stadium as Chelsea secured their first Premier League win of the season. Speaking after the match, Maresca explained that the 22-year-old had been struggling in the days leading up to the game. “Cole, in the last four or five days, he was not 100 per cent,” Maresca said.…

The Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a scathing response to recent remarks made by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, regarding the ongoing zoning debate within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Governor Makinde, while addressing reporters after the Southwest PDP zoning consultative summit held in Lagos, dismissed the Minister’s position on the issue, stating: “Personally, when people go low, or they go into the gutters, I don’t go with them.” He was responding to Wike’s opposition to the potential removal of South-South Zonal Chairman,…

Isaac Fayose, the brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, has commended the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government for what he described as significant infrastructural improvements in the Federal Capital Territory, particularly in water supply and sewage system development. Speaking in a video posted recently on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Fayose highlighted ongoing federal efforts to enhance public utilities, praising Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for his role in driving the upgrades. “Wow, Minister Wike is performing again,” Fayose said in the video. “Bwari people have been waiting for water for years, and…

Honourable Leke Abejide, the sole member of the House of Representatives elected on the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform, has predicted the collapse of the newly formed opposition coalition aligned with the party, stating that it will “crumble completely” by September. Abejide made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Friday, following the coalition’s poor performance in the August 16 by-elections, where it failed to secure a single seat. “The coalition collapsed last Saturday; across the country, they could not even win one seat. That was the beginning of the end. By early next month,…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that over 505,906 Nigerians have successfully completed their online pre-registration for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) within just five days of the exercise’s resumption. This was disclosed by the INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, at the official launch of nationwide sensitisation activities for the CVR held in Abuja. Represented by National Commissioner, Mrs May Agbamuche-Mbu, Yakubu hailed the strong turnout as evidence of Nigerians’ commitment to democracy. “As at midnight of Thursday, 22nd August 2025, over 505,906 citizens have pre-registered since the portal opened five days ago. For us, this is a…

Abeokuta, Nigeria – Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has voiced grave concerns over the current state of the nation’s judiciary, warning that the courts have become plagued by corruption and now function more as “courts of corruption” rather than custodians of justice. The elder statesman made these remarks in his newly released book titled Nigeria: Past and Future, published by the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library. Obasanjo, a two-time leader who governed Nigeria as both a military Head of State and later as a democratically elected President, lamented the “steady decline” in judicial integrity, describing the situation as a threat…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has affirmed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains alive and formidable despite ongoing internal challenges. Speaking to journalists on Thursday after the PDP Southwest Zoning Consultative Summit in Lagos, Makinde stressed that the party is far from being a spent force and still commands significant support across the country. “In all our states, they showed last Saturday that PDP is not dead. In most other places of the 12 states, PDP came second,” he said, referring to recent electoral performances. Makinde added that the results are a strong indication that, with sustained effort…

A fresh controversy has erupted between two of Yorubaland’s most prominent traditional rulers, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, over the conferment of the chieftaincy title Okanlomo of Yorubaland on businessman Dotun Sanusi. During the unveiling of the 2geda media platform in Ibadan last weekend, the Ooni conferred the title on Sanusi. In response, the Alaafin issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding the withdrawal of the title, calling the move illegitimate and warning of “consequences.” The Ooni has yet to respond publicly, even as the deadline expired on Wednesday. On Thursday, the…