By Ismaeel Aleem In a significant political shift, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party’s 2023 governorship candidate in Lagos State, has officially defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The announcement, made at a vibrant event in Alimosho Local Government Area yesterday, marks a pivotal moment in consolidating opposition forces ahead of the 2027 general elections. Rhodes-Vivour, widely seen as a frontrunner for Lagos’ governorship, is poised to reshape the state’s…

By Ismaeel Aleem  Aminu Tambuwal, former governor of Sokoto State and a prominent figure in Nigeria’s opposition politics, has firmly dismissed assertions that the Alliance for Democracy and Change (ADC) is a “Northern agenda.” Speaking on Channels Television yesterday, Tambuwal emphasised the coalition’s national character, presenting it as a broad-based alliance aimed at unseating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. His remarks came amid growing…

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate for the Labour Party (LP), has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s two-week vacation in Europe, stating that a leader should not be on holiday while the nation faces severe economic and security challenges. Tinubu departed Abuja on Thursday, September 4, 2025, for a 10-working-day “working vacation” in France and the United Kingdom, according to a statement from his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo…

Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, representing Sokoto South, has clarified his relationship with Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), stating that while they remain personal friends, his political allegiance, particularly in matters of leadership, lies with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, Tambuwal addressed longstanding speculations about a falling-out with Wike, stemming from the 2022 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential…

Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, former Governor of Sokoto State and a key figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of actively destabilising opposition parties in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” on Friday, Tambuwal stated that the signs of government interference in opposition politics are evident, alleging that the Tinubu-led government is engaged in coordinated…

Senator Aminu Tambuwal, former Governor of Sokoto State and ex-Speaker of the House of Representatives, has declared his unwavering determination to see President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ousted from office in the 2027 general elections through democratic means. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, Tambuwal said: “I am committed to using every democratic means possible to make sure that President Tinubu leaves office in 2027. It’s…

By Ismaeel Aleem  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for a national rebirth and urged Nigerians to resist any moves toward totalitarianism in a press statement issued to mark this year’s Eid-el Maulud, the celebration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Mohammed (SAW). The party emphasised the need for unity and divine guidance in addressing the country’s challenges, while sharply criticising the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government for…

Kenneth Okonkwo, a prominent member of an opposition coalition, has characterised former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi’s promise to serve a single term if elected president as a strategic move to secure votes from Nigeria’s northern region. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Friday, Okonkwo suggested that Obi understood that failing to make this commitment would lead to a loss of northern support. Okonkwo explained his theory that for…

By Ismaeel Aleem Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of mounting a “coordinated and dangerous assault” on dissenting voices, warning that Nigeria is sliding towards authoritarian rule. His remarks, released in a statement today, followed a string of controversial incidents in Kaduna, Katsina, and beyond, which he said reflected an erosion of democratic freedoms. READ ALSO: Atiku: I’ll support whoever wins ADC presidential ticket Atiku cited…

Kenneth Okonkwo, former spokesperson of the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign Council, has claimed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has effectively zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. Speaking on Channels TV’s breakfast show on Friday, Okonkwo alleged that Wike, the former Rivers State governor, wields significant influence within the PDP, consistently imposing his will and working against the party’s broader interests. “You…

Former spokesperson of the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign Council, Kenneth Okonkwo, has declared that both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party have lost their political relevance and now exist only on paper. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s breakfast show on Friday, Okonkwo argued that both parties have ceased to function effectively as political platforms, accusing their leaders of openly supporting rival parties, particularly the All…

The Deputy Governor of Osun State, Prince Kola Adewusi, has called on members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Ife Federal Constituency to remain calm and allow the party’s leadership to resolve the internal crisis that has recently emerged within the zone. Adewusi, reacting to reports of a vote of no confidence passed against him and two other party chieftains over alleged anti-party activities, described the situation as…