The Senior Special Adviser on Media to the Osun State Governor, Hezekiah Bamiji, has criticised the recent defection of Senators Francis Fadahunsi (Osun East) and Olubiyi Fadeyi (Osun Central) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as a strategic misstep. Speaking on The Morning Brief, a Channels Television programme aired Thursday, Bamiji said the senators acted on unfounded rumours that Governor Ademola…

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has pledged that leaders of the newly formed opposition coalition will fully back whoever emerges as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 elections. Speaking in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, the former Rivers State governor emphasised the coalition’s commitment to a credible selection process. “The moment anybody emerges from the primary, all of us will support; that’s the agreement,”…

Former presidential adviser Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has delivered a scathing critique of President Bola Tinubu and his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, claiming both men pursued the presidency for personal ambitions rather than national interest. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Baba-Ahmed alleged that Buhari had no genuine intention of governing Nigeria, stating: “He just wanted to become a president.” He drew parallels between Buhari and Tinubu, suggesting both men were…

Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has issued a stark warning to Nigerians, urging them not to re-elect President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Speaking while addressing members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition in Rivers State, Amaechi claimed that a second term for President Tinubu would be catastrophic for Nigerians. “Currently, Nigerians are complaining in President Tinubu’s first tenure; imagine…

The Senate has acknowledged the defection of four lawmakers from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the dominant All Progressives Congress (APC). This latest political realignment announced on Wednesday solidifies the APC’s numerical strength within the upper legislative chamber. The senators who switched allegiance are Ekong Samson (representing Akwa Ibom South), Etim Bassey (Akwa Ibom North East), Francis Fadahunsi (Osun East), and Olubiyi Fadeyi (Osun Central). READ ALSO: Why Adeleke’s defection…

Why rejected him – APC We are confident of victory in 2026 – PDP By Alade Adisa Facts have emerged on why the strident effort by Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke to dump the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the All Progressives Congress, APC, hit a brick wall – his demand to be given the governorship ticket of the party next year was flatly rejected. Check by New Daily Prime…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the President Bola Tinubu administration’s recent celebration of Nigeria’s rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The party labelled the celebration as a deceptive public relations exercise that masks underlying economic hardship. In a statement by Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, dismissed the fanfare surrounding the new GDP figures as mere ‘economic cosmetics.’ READ ALSO: Ortom dismisses ADC coalition, says He’s staying in PDP…

Former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has alleged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is systematically dismantling Nigeria’s democracy through what he described as “imperial acts” aimed at coercing the opposition into submission. Speaking to journalists in his Kano office on Tuesday, Lamido claimed that the Federal Government and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are weaponising state institutions to intimidate political opponents, forcing them to join the ruling…

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected any attempt by Governor Ademola Adeleke to defect to the party, branding him a political liability whose presence would undermine the integrity of the party. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the state party’s Chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, in reaction to a communiqué released by the state’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Leadership Caucus. The communiqué,…

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the former vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, has stated that he might consider running for president in 2027—but only under specific circumstances. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Tuesday, Baba-Ahmed clarified that personal ambition was not his motivation, and that his potential candidacy would only emerge if two prominent figures, including Peter Obi, choose not to run. “Look at…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has stated categorically that ongoing coalition negotiations are not centred on any specific presidential aspirant, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi. Rather, the talks are focused on forming a robust and inclusive alliance aimed at repositioning Nigeria’s political future. Speaking in an exclusive interview on Tuesday, the ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, dismissed widespread speculation that the…

President Bola Tinubu has urged the Super Falcons to go all the way and clinch the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) trophy. He made this call in a post on his X page following Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in the semi-final clash. While congratulating the team, Tinubu described their win as well deserved, commending the players for their resilience and outstanding performance. READ ALSO: Nigeria,…