Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has clarified his recent statement urging Peter Obi not to enter the state without prior clearance. The governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, on Sunday, said his remarks were a directive on protocol and not a threat. He emphasised the need for high-profile individuals to adhere to security procedures. READ ALSO: “Deaths followed your visit” – Okpebholo tells Obi to…

Members of the Obidient movement have called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to shelve his 2027 presidential ambition and throw his weight behind Mr Peter Obi to secure the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket. The appeal was made during a massive rally in Umuahia, part of a coordinated ‘One Million Man-March for Obi’ held simultaneously across Umuahia, Aba, Ohafia, and Uzuakoli to celebrate Mr Obi’s 64th birthday. Speaking…

The Labour Party (LP) Caucus in the Nigerian Senate has strongly criticised Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, following his recent threat to bar the Labour Party’s 2023 Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, from entering Edo State. In a statement issued on Saturday, Senators Victor Umeh, Ireti Kingibe, Ezea Okey, and Tony Nwoye called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, and the Director General of the Department of State…

By Fatimah Idera and Helen Okechukwu Since the announcement of a coalition adopting the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections, Nigeria’s political landscape has continued to experience significant shifts, with several prominent politicians defecting to align with the party. The wave of defections gained national attention in recent weeks, beginning with the exit of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar from…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, issued a stern warning on Friday to Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, advising him not to enter the state without obtaining prior security clearance. The governor’s admonition follows Obi’s visit to Benin on July 7, during which he donated ₦15 million to St. Philomena Hospital School of Nursing Sciences for ongoing projects. READ ALSO: Okpebholo to probe Obaseki’s eight-year tenure…

Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has provided his rationale for why he and other members of the G5 Governors’ Forum defied the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, during the 2023 general elections. Ortom stated that the G5’s actions were a stand for equity, fairness, and justice within the party. Speaking on Arise TV, Ortom explained that their opposition stemmed from the PDP’s refusal to…

The APC Youth Liberation Movement, a faction within the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, has expressed strong optimism that Governor Ademola Adeleke’s defection to the party would significantly enhance its chances of a landslide victory in the upcoming elections. Operating under the party’s Directorate of Youth Organisations, the group hailed the potential move as a major strategic advantage that would strengthen the APC ahead of the 2027…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed that it is considering the expulsion of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, following a series of allegations relating to anti-party activities. This was made known by the party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Abdullahi, during an interview on Arise News. Abdullahi disclosed that a committee has been set up to investigate and review numerous petitions submitted against the…

Can he inherit Buhari’s ‘10m votes?’ By Alade Adisa  Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar qualifies to be labelled Nigeria’s political journeyman. Who is a journeyman one may ask? A journeyman is a skilled worker who has completed an apprenticeship and is qualified to work in their trade, typically for an employer. They are experienced, competent workers but not necessarily masters of their craft. And recent actions of Atiku point him…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that Nigeria’s primary constitutional challenge lies not with the document itself, but with the individuals entrusted with its implementation. He spoke yesterday at the commencement of a three-day national summit in Abuja focusing on Nigeria’s constitutional democracy. READ ALSO: Falae claims He, not Obasanjo, won 1999 Presidential election Obasanjo emphasised that even an imperfect constitution can facilitate good governance and enhance citizen welfare if properly…

Former Lagos State Deputy Governor, Kofo Bucknor-Akerele, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s reported focus on securing a second term in 2027, calling it a misplaced priority given Nigeria’s deepening social and economic crisis. Speaking on The Morning Brief programme on Channels Television, Bucknor-Akerele — who served under Tinubu from 1999 to 2002 — said the administration should instead be focused on rescuing the country from its current decline. “Unfortunately, what…

The death of former President Muhammadu Buhari has reignited a fierce political contest over the allegiance of his loyalists, particularly those from the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), the party he founded in 2009 and which formed the backbone of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). With President Bola Tinubu’s emergence in 2023, the influence of CPC-aligned figures within the APC has steadily declined. Some key Buhari allies, such…