Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Wednesday held discussions with the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills in Abuja, focusing on the recently updated U.S. visa procedures for Nigerian citizens. The meeting also addressed Nigeria’s commitment to ensuring its nationals adhere to international travel regulations, particularly regarding visa overstays. READ ALSO: Tunji-Ojo advocates government-academia partnership to strengthen education  The session, attended by Kemi Nanna Nandap, Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Osun State chapter has officially declared its unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu’s preferred candidate in the forthcoming Osun governorship election, quelling rumours that the President is backing the incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Senator Ajibola Bashiru, the National Secretary of the APC, made the assertion on Wednesday during an interactive session with the leadership of the Nigerian Union…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has categorically rejected claims of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, insisting that any change in leadership will be achieved strictly through democratic means. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the party’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, criticised what he called reckless and unsubstantiated allegations made by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. Onanuga had alleged that the…

The federal lawmaker representing Benue South, Abba Moro, has expressed his intention not to be a part of the new African Democratic Congress (ADC) but to remain a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Moro, who is also the Senate Minority leader, made this known on Tuesday via his Facebook page. The coalition’s leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President David Mark, former Jigawa State Governor Sule…

The Nigerian Presidency has emphasised that President Bola Tinubu’s administration remains steadfastly dedicated to its reform agenda and fostering economic growth, despite increasing political discourse and media attention on the 2027 general elections.  Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, in a statement on Tuesday, noted that the government will not be diverted by political distractions. While acknowledging Nigerians’ constitutional rights to freedom of association and speech, Mr…

In a significant political realignment, two former gubernatorial candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Eyitayo Jegede and Agboola Ajayi, have joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Their move signifies a growing coalition aiming to mount a formidable challenge against President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the 2027 general elections. The influx of prominent political figures into the ADC extends beyond Mr Jegede and Mr Ajayi. READ ALSO: ADC…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that its South-West zonal caucus meeting will hold on Friday, 11 July 2025, at the South-West Zonal Secretariat in Ibadan, Oyo State. This was disclosed in a statement released on Tuesday by the party’s National Vice Chairman for the South-West Zone, Kamorudeen Ajisafe. The meeting is set to bring together a broad spectrum of the party’s leadership from the South-West zone, including the…

Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has launched a scathing attack on members of the newly formed opposition coalition, describing them as “disgruntled” individuals frustrated by their current absence from power. Speaking during an appearance on Sunrise Daily, a breakfast programme on Channels Television, Governor Radda criticised the coalition leaders, many of whom, he claimed, were once part of the same government they now oppose. “Let’s be realistic. Let’s tell…

The Ekiti State Government has denied claims that Governor Biodun Oyebanji and other top state officials are planning to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The state government described the reports as falsehoods from mischief makers. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Olayinka Oyebode, the governor’s Special Adviser on Media READ ALSO: Oyebanji commissions Ekiti Builders’ Market, reaffirms commitment to business growth…

Daniel Bwala, an aide to President Bola Tinubu, has suggested that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, his erstwhile principal, may not be destined to ever become Nigeria’s President. Mr Bwala expressed this view yesterday during an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme. He downplayed the likelihood of Atiku, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, and other opposition coalition leaders successfully unseating Mr Tinubu in the 2027 general election. READ ALSO: Bwala alleges…

Since Rauf Aregbesola was appointed interim national secretary of the newly launched African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Abuja, a coalition aiming to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027, numerous claims regarding his past leadership have surfaced online. Mr Aregbesola, once a close ally of Mr Tinubu, and other ADC members have highlighted several perceived shortcomings under the current All Progressives Congress (APC) administration. They are campaigning on a promise of…

The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has confirmed that he will run for the presidency in the 2027 general election. He firmly rejected speculations that he might team up with Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a vice-presidential candidate. Speaking during an appearance on Sunday Politics, Obi declared he will contest for the presidency because he’s fully qualified and prepared for the role. READ ALSO: Peter…