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:…

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…

By: Ismaeel Aleem The Benue State House of Assembly on Friday suspended four lawmakers for three months over an alleged secret plot to impeach the Speaker, Hyacinth Dajoh. Those suspended include Terna Shimawua (Kian Constituency), Cyril Ekong (Obi Constituency), Alfred Berger (Makurdi North), and James Umoru (Apa Constituency). READ ALSO: Alia suspends 3 officials following Benue Assembly resolutions The Assembly accused them of attempting to destabilise proceedings under Dajoh’s leadership by…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has pledged to continue making the Ekiti State University (EKSU) Alumni Association proud through impactful policies and projects that promote inclusive governance, economic growth, and educational advancement. He gave this assurance when members of the alumni presented him with the All Progressives Congress (APC) expression of interest and nomination forms in support of his re-election bid for the June 2026 governorship election. The presentation,…

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…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has pledged to reopen and restore full operations in all local government areas (LGAs) across the state, following months of political gridlock and suspended activities. Speaking on Thursday at a reception organised by the Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osogbo, Governor Adeleke likened the opposition to the Biblical Pharaoh, accusing political rivals of attempting to sabotage the state’s progress.…

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has stated that he will not anoint or handpick a successor when his tenure ends in January 2028, stressing that such a decision must arise through a democratic process. The governor made this known on Thursday while receiving stakeholders from Owerri Zone who paid him a solidarity visit at Government House, Owerri. Addressing concerns surrounding the Imo Charter of Equity, a political framework aimed…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has defended the Federal Government’s (FG) efforts on road infrastructure in the state, urging residents to be patient and avoid discrediting President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking at the 2025 Udiroko Festival in Ado-Ekiti, Oyebanji addressed criticism over the poor condition of the Ado-Aramoko-Itawure road. He stated that while the road’s condition is a concern, it is unfair to use it to judge the federal…

Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has strongly cautioned the political support group ADC Vanguard against attributing fabricated statements to him. In a post shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, El-Rufai stated unequivocally that while he maintains active platforms for expressing his opinions, the remarks recently circulated by ADC Vanguard did not originate from him. “Dear ADC Vanguard, please stop fabricating statements and attributing them…

A prominent figure within Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dominic Alancha, has expressed concerns that a potential alliance between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Anambra State Governor Peter Obi could significantly undermine the party’s chances in the 2027 general elections. Alancha shared his views during an interview on Politics Today, a current affairs programme aired on Channels Television, where he noted that such a coalition would represent a…

The face-off between former Ogun State Governor, Gbenga Daniel and the incumbent, Dapo Abiodun took another dimension on Wednesday when the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) announced the suspension of Daniel for alleged anti-party activities. And all of Daniel, Kunle Folarin, was also suspended for the same allegation. The notice of the suspension was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Publicity of the party…

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has upheld resolutions by the State House of Assembly to suspend three public officials. The governor’s office released a statement confirming the suspensions, which are effective immediately. READ ALSO: Stop the blame game, act on insecurity – Ortom tells Alia The suspended officials included Maxwell Ogiri, Executive Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area; Grace Adagba, Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB); and Michael…