By Ismaeel Aleem Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has launched a sharp rebuke against the Labour Party (LP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), dismissing their members as “nomadic politicians” who switch allegiances opportunistically during election seasons. Speaking at a rally organised by the Anambra State Market Amalgamated Traders Association in Onitsha, Soludo accused his rivals of lacking depth and merely jostling for appointments. The governor, who is seeking re-election…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to fully support whoever emerges as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate in the 2026 primaries, regardless of whether he secures the ticket himself. Atiku made this declaration on Saturday during a welcome event in Lagos State for new defectors from the Labour Party (LP) and ADC, who have now joined the ADC-led coalition movement. He was represented at the event by…

By Ismaeel Aleem The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Saturday welcomed a wave of defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Labour Party (LP) in Lagos. Among the defectors were prominent figures including former Lagos PDP Chairman, Chief Muritala Ashorobi; Captain Tunji Shelle; PDP Vice Chairman (Lagos Central), Tai Benedict; and former Lagos PDP Youth Leader, Chief Niyi Adams. They were joined by Senator Kolawole Ogunwale and Lagos…

The Forum of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Youth Leaders has called on the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) to ensure that all zonal congresses are concluded ahead of the forthcoming national convention, stressing the need for unity and total reconciliation within the party. In a communique issued on Saturday and signed by the South West Zonal PDP Youth Leader, Seyi Bamidele, the group emphasised that a hitch-free convention would only…

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…