The Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has responded to criticism over the recent expulsion of House of Representatives member, Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, representing the Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency, citing gross disloyalty and alleged political trading with the All Progressives Congress (APC) as reasons for the action. Chairman of the NNPP in Kano, Alhaji Suleiman Hashimu Dungurawa, told journalists on Sunday that the party had no obligation…

Kano, Nigeria – Federal lawmaker Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa has officially announced his departure from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), just hours after the Kwankwasiyya faction of the party declared his expulsion. In a personally signed statement released on Saturday, Kofa described the expulsion as a “rude shock” but said he accepted the decision “in good faith”. He urged the party to allow him to leave in peace, without further…

Ola’s appeal underscores the APC’s push for unity to consolidate its dominance in Ekiti, mirroring its national strength with 72 Senate seats.

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…