By Ismaeel Aleem  Osun State marked its 34th anniversary of creation today with a moving address from Governor Ademola Adeleke, who celebrated the state’s progress while urging citizens to unite in shaping a brighter future. The commemoration paid tribute to the vision and sacrifices of the state’s founding fathers and mothers, who on 27 August 1991 fulfilled the aspiration of establishing Osun as a distinct entity within Nigeria. Adeleke, in…

The ongoing leadership tussle within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) took a dramatic turn on Wednesday as Nafiu Bala formally assumed office, declaring himself the authentic National Chairman of the party. Addressing a press conference in Abuja, Bala insisted that both the Electoral Act and the ADC’s constitution empower him to succeed Ralph Nwosu, who recently stepped down from his position as National Chairman following the adoption of the party…

By Ismaeel Aleem The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has ignited a firestorm of criticism following its decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, a move described by publisher and politician Dele Momodu as a strategic gift to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign. In a statement issued yesterday, Momodu accused the PDP of succumbing to “cheap and puerile blackmail” orchestrated by individuals aligned with the ruling All Progressives…

Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has now adopted three key positions Wike advocated for since 2022—positions that were initially rejected. Speaking on Sunrise Daily, a programme aired by Channels Television on Wednesday, Olayinka claimed that the leadership crisis within the party could have been avoided…

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has expressed strong support for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, stating that he willingly stepped down his own ambition to uphold party unity and strategic balance. Speaking to journalists yesterday, Mohammed, who also serves as Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum, confirmed he was actively involved in the discussions and decisions that led to…

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has dismissed insinuations that it is trying to placate former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, by zoning the 2027 presidential ticket of the party to anybody from the Southern part of the country. Rather the party said it is reorganising and taking strategic steps to become better and stronger for the coming polls. The National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, stated this on Wednesday while appearing…

By Ismaeel Aleem Emma Agu, media consultant to the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDPGF), has criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for condemning the PDP governors’ recent meeting in Zamfara State, calling the remarks “unfortunate, mischievous, and hypocritical.” The controversy follows deadly terrorist attacks in Nigeria’s northwest, with over 140 lives lost in Katsina and Zamfara in recent months, underscoring the region’s security crisis. The PDPGF convened in Gusau,…

By Ismaeel Aleem  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) recent decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the Southern region of Nigeria. The party described the move as a calculated political strategy aimed at attracting high-profile figures such as Peter Obi, former President Goodluck Jonathan, and Rotimi Amaechi. ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi made the remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s…

By Eniola Amadu  The Benue State House of Assembly has suspended former Speaker, Aondona Dajoh, for three months over an alleged attempt to impeach Governor Hyacinth Alia. Dajoh’s suspension came after a motion was moved by Teena Shimawua, the lawmaker representing Kyan state constituency and backed up by James Umoru of the Apa state constituency. Surprisingly, Dajoh had suspended some lawmakers last week before his resignation, and Shimawua, who tabled…

A prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has condemned demands from certain members to zone the party’s 2027 presidential ticket to the northern part of the country, calling the move “selfish and manipulative.” During an interview on Channels Television, George commended the recent decision by the PDP’s governors and the National Executive Council (NEC) to allocate the presidential ticket to the southern region while keeping the…

By Ismaeel Aleem Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has signed into law the Local Council Development Areas (Creation and Administration) Bill, establishing 13 new Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state. The reform expands Gombe’s administrative structure from the existing 11 Local Government Areas (LGAs) to 24 units, marking what the governor described as a “historic moment” in the state’s democratic journey. Speaking at the signing ceremony in the…

By Ismaeel Aleem The Ekiti State House of Assembly has restated its commitment to good governance and sustainable development, rejecting claims that it merely serves as a “rubber stamp” for the executive. In a statement released yesterday, the Assembly stressed that its members were elected to advance progress rather than engage in political squabbles or distractions. The declaration comes against the backdrop of heightened political friction in the state, following…