Former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has declared his support for the emerging opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stating that the move is aimed at rescuing Nigeria’s democracy from what he described as its rapid decline under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Lamido made the declaration while addressing supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during an empowerment programme held at the party’s headquarters in…

The Kano State Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Suleiman Hashimu Dungurawa, has firmly dismissed rumours suggesting that the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is preparing to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking to journalists in Kano on Monday, Dungurawa described the speculation as a deliberate miscalculation by political opponents “afraid of the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement.” “Kwankwaso is not one of…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has charged newly sworn-in commissioners to hit the ground running and deliver on the administration’s promises. He stressed that citizens expect nothing less than effective, people-focused governance. While inaugurating the new batch of commissioners into the State Executive Council, the governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and effective service delivery. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the International Centre for Culture and…

According to reports, the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) revealed that 139 candidates from 10 political parties contested chairmanship positions across the 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas in the state.

President Bola Tinubu has directed that all national flags be flown at half-staff across the country for seven days, commencing from Sunday in mourning the death of his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at a hospital in the United Kingdom. Tinubu conveyed the news with profound sorrow and a heavy heart in a statement released from the state house. READ ALSO: Muhammadu Buhari: His life…

Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Communication to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has expressed firm confidence that the President will win re-election in 2027. Speaking during an interview on the Mic On podcast on Saturday, Dare attributed this confidence to the administration’s sweeping reforms and policy initiatives across multiple sectors, which he believes will yield significant results in the coming years. “Policies take time. Top economic experts say…

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…