Author: Ismaeel Aleem

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of deliberately misinforming the public about the legal status of local government administration following recent court rulings. In a strongly worded statement issued on Monday by the state chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, the APC reminded the governor and his party that a critical suit determining the tenure of reinstated APC local government chairmen and councillors remains pending before the Federal High Court. Read also: APC chair predicts landslide victory in 2027, says Tinubu enjoys growing national acceptance The party referred…

The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike has issued a stern warning that he and other founding members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will not permit recent defectors from other parties to “kill” Nigeria’s main opposition party. Read also: Wike-aligned PDP BoT faction backs NWC, pledges support for party reforms Speaking on Sunday at the 104th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting hosted at his official residence in Abuja, Wike accused a rival faction of flagrantly disobeying two final judgements of the Federal High Court by proceeding with what he termed an “illegal convention”. “You went to a State High Court…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced a postponement of its crucial National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings, shifting both gatherings to later this month. In a brief official notice signed by the party’s National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, and published on the APC website on Sunday, the ruling party stakeholders were informed of the new schedule. Read also: APC announces December meetings of national caucus, NEC The National Caucus meeting, originally planned for an earlier date, will now hold on Thursday, 18 December 2025, commencing at 6:00 p.m. The all-important NEC meeting follows the next day, Friday, 19…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, over recent comments linking rising kidnappings in northern Nigeria to political manoeuvring, describing the remarks as “insensitive, careless and deeply disturbing”. In a statement posted on X by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC accused the governor of peddling conspiracy theories at a time when families across the country are grieving abducted relatives. Read also: ADC slams APC govt for blaming Trump over rising insecurity The controversy erupted after Governor Okpebholo reportedly told journalists: “They are kidnapping people because somebody wants to win election,…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a scathing statement accusing the APC-led Federal Government of gross insensitivity, warning that it will join indigenous contractors and pensioners in street protests if long-overdue payments are not made immediately. In a strongly worded release on Sunday, the opposition party expressed outrage over the spectacle of local contractors who, for several weeks, have camped outside the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja carrying symbolic coffins to demand settlement of certified debts exceeding N500 billion. Read also: Lagos not for ‘political apprentices’, APC tells ADC Similarly, it condemned the threat by pensioners to march naked…

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has warmly commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a fresh batch of ambassadorial nominees, describing the decision as a pivotal moment that marks the beginning of a bold and strategic era in Nigeria’s foreign policy. In a statement released yesterday the party’s Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, the appointments were praised as a decisive break from what he characterised as “years of diplomatic inertia” under previous administrations. Read also: Lagos APC hails Gen Musa’s appointment The new envoys, according to Oladejo, represent a carefully curated blend of expertise, patriotism, and diplomatic acumen,…

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) alleged that Governor Ademola Adeleke and leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are deliberately misinterpreting a recent Supreme Court judgement to provoke unrest and violence across the state. The APC in the state urged the Inspector-General of Police and the National Security Adviser (NSA) to intervene. In a press statement issued on Saturday, the APC chairman  in the state, Tajudeen Lawal, claimed that the state government and PDP are “twisting” the apex court’s decision on local government allocations, which was struck out on Friday. Read also: Osun APC rejects fake…

The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Accord Party has approved the formation of a Caretaker Committee for its Osun State chapter, appointing Pastor Victor Akande as chairman, as the party intensifies preparations for the 2026 governorship election in the state. The decision, announced yesterday, follows the expiration of the tenure of the previous state leadership. The NEC expressed full confidence in the new committee’s ability to steer the party towards victory in the forthcoming contest. Read also: Accord party welcomes Osun Governor Adeleke ahead of 2026 election In addition to the caretaker committee, the NEC approved the Electoral Guidelines that…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the composition of the governing boards of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), the State House announced on Friday. In a statement signed by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga on Friday, the President confirmed the retention of Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura as Chairman of the UBEC Board, a position to which he was appointed in July. Read also: Tinubu swears in new NPC chairman, five permanent secretaries New zonal representatives on the UBEC Board are Uchendu Ikechi Mbaegbulem (South East),…

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has fiercely rejected claims by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has begun early campaigning for the 2027 presidential election, branding the accusation “misguided, unserious and a cheap bid for relevance.” In a strongly worded statement issued yesterday, the ruling party insisted that the President is wholly focused on governance and tackling insecurity, rather than electioneering. Read also: ADC condemns Tinubu’s ‘campaign vehicles’ “President Tinubu is governing Nigeria, not campaigning,” the APC declared. “Only those who neither understand leadership nor contribute anything meaningful to national discourse would…