The leadership caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has declared its full confidence in Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, vowing to stand by him regardless of any future political decisions, including a possible defection to another party. This declaration was made in a statement released by Mallam Olawale Rasheed, spokesperson to the Governor, following a high-level PDP caucus meeting held at the Banquet Hall of the…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has extended his profound gratitude to all residents who participated in the local government elections held on Saturday. He commended their orderly conduct and significant turnout at polling units across the state. READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu urges Lagosians to vote in July 12 LG elections In a statement posted on his X page praised Lagosians for demonstrating what he described as ‘the true spirit of Lagos,…

The Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has described the recent formation of an opposition coalition and its adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a positive development for Nigeria’s democracy. He said it will prevent the country from becoming a one-party state. Gbajabiamila made these remarks to journalists on Saturday after casting his ballot in the Lagos State local government elections in Surulere. READ ALSO: Gbajabiamila…

The NNPP has announced it will not be participating in the local government elections taking place on Saturday in Lagos State, citing unresolved internal disputes as the reason for its withdrawal.

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has expressed bewilderment over Peter Obi’s involvement in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing it as puzzling given Obi’s past ties with the PDP. Obi was the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election and is now a leading figure in a newly formed coalition aiming to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Speaking during an…

The Labour Party (LP) has officially announced that its 2027 presidential ticket is open to all interested aspirants, vowing that no candidate will be given preferential treatment. This was disclosed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, during a press briefing held in Abuja on Friday. Arabambi stated unequivocally that the era of handpicking candidates is over, and the party would conduct transparent primary elections to select its flagbearer…

Claim: Comedian Oluwaseyitan ‘Seyi Law’ Aletile, Ruth and others on Thursday posted on their X pages a video and picture of the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi serving food at an event. After joining the opposition coalition that adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its political platform for the 2027 general elections, Obi again drew public attention, similar to the spotlight he attracted during his 2023 presidential…

Twenty-four hours after the Supreme Court upheld his election victory, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State announced his intention to launch a comprehensive investigation into the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. Mr Obaseki governed the state from 2016 until his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was unseated by Mr Okpebholo’s All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2024. Mr Okpebholo revealed his plans to establish a commission of inquiry to scrutinise Mr…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called on eligible residents to participate actively in the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, July 12, 2025. Mr Sanwo-Olu, in a statement he signed on Friday, described the grassroots polls as a crucial exercise in deepening democracy and advancing development at the community level. READ ALSO: Police announce total vehicular restriction for Lagos LG poll He emphasised that local government is the closest…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called on members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its coalition partners to remain steadfast and committed to the collective vision of unity, progress, and national development. He warned against abandoning the party over internal disagreements, urging party faithful to confront challenges with resilience and shared purpose. Governor Makinde made the remarks on Friday during the PDP South West Zonal Caucus meeting…

The Presidency has dismissed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s Peter Obi as posing no credible threat to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election prospects in 2027. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, made this known during an appearance on Prime Time, a programme on Arise Television, on Thursday. He maintained that Mr Tinubu’s achievements in office would serve as his most effective campaign tool.…

Former Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom, has stated that all lingering disputes within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have been amicably resolved, positioning the party to successfully conduct its forthcoming National Convention and prepare for the 2027 general elections. Ortom made the remarks on Thursday during a media briefing in Makurdi, emphasising that the PDP is not currently in any coalition with another political party. “To the best of my…