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…

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by Interim National Chairman Senator David Mark, has assured the party’s state chairmen of their full inclusion in the coalition aiming to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. The assurance came during a meeting on Thursday at Senator Mark’s Abuja residence, attended by the ADC NWC, state chairmen, and key stakeholders. This meeting followed earlier…

In a notable reshuffle of its committee leadership, the Senate on Thursday replaced Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as the Chairman of the Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). The Senate appointed Senator Aniekan Bassey of Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District to the role. The decision was announced during plenary, with no official explanation provided for the change. READ ALSO: Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan writes IGP, accuses Akpabio of tarnishing her image Senator Bassey…

he Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2024 Edo State governorship election, Asue Ighodalo, has faulted the Supreme Court verdict, describing it as a ‘deliberate and coordinated robbery.’

Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Wednesday held discussions with the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills in Abuja, focusing on the recently updated U.S. visa procedures for Nigerian citizens. The meeting also addressed Nigeria’s commitment to ensuring its nationals adhere to international travel regulations, particularly regarding visa overstays. READ ALSO: Tunji-Ojo advocates government-academia partnership to strengthen education  The session, attended by Kemi Nanna Nandap, Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Osun State chapter has officially declared its unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu’s preferred candidate in the forthcoming Osun governorship election, quelling rumours that the President is backing the incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Senator Ajibola Bashiru, the National Secretary of the APC, made the assertion on Wednesday during an interactive session with the leadership of the Nigerian Union…