By Alade Adisa The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has now become the special purpose vehicle that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President, David Mark, former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola and others have adopted for achieving their political ambition of unseating President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The decision was taken late on Tuesday night during a meeting of the anti-Tinubu group in Abuja. The ADC’s National Chairman, Ralph…

The President of Saint Lucia’s Senate, Alvina Reynolds, on Monday underscored the profound ancestral connections between Nigeria and Saint Lucia, referencing a 1815 British census that indicated a majority of the island’s enslaved population originated from Nigeria. Addressing a joint session of the Lucian bicameral parliament, where she welcomed Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, Reynolds revealed that out of 16,282 enslaved people in Saint Lucia that year, 3,488 were African-born, with…

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has declared over the weekend that his administration’s focus on widespread developmental projects, particularly in neglected rural areas. He said this will be instrumental in delivering the 2.5 million votes he has pledged to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. Speaking at a South-South Stakeholders forum of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) in Benin City, Mr Okpebholo emphasised his strategy of extending…

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s trip to Saint Lucia, a Caribbean island nation. He described it as an inappropriate ‘holidaying’ amidst Nigeria’s severe socio-economic and security challenges. In a statement issued on his X page on Saturday, Mr Obi expressed his bewilderment at the Presidency’s announcement that Mr Tinubu would depart Abuja on Saturday for official engagements and personal leisure…

As tensions rise dramatically following the outbreak of war between Israel and Iran, fears over the possibility of a nuclear-armed Iran have resurfaced — with particular concern about the UK’s ability to respond if such weapons were ever launched its way. The escalation has brought renewed urgency to the question: how vulnerable is Britain to a nuclear strike — and how long would we have to react? Currently, Israeli intelligence…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has restated his administration’s commitment to resolving the local government leadership issue in the state through legal and peaceful means. In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed yesterday, Mr Adeleke congratulated the people of Osun on the recent Court of Appeal judgement. READ ALSO: Davido mocks APC’s Owoeye over alleged Adeleke-Tinubu defection deal The judgement he described as a final affirmation of the…

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike met with President Bola Tinubu yesterday evening accompanied by three former governors from the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The meeting, which took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, featured Wike’s political allies and members of the now-defunct G5 —a faction that distanced itself from PDP leadership in the lead-up to the 2023 elections. Among those present were former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose, ex-Benue…

Less than 48 hours after Israel launched a series of airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, Britain has begun deploying military jets and refuelling aircraft to the Middle East. The move, authorized by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, has ignited a fierce national debate over the UK’s preparedness for a wider war—possibly World War III. The strikes by Israel, which targeted key Iranian military and nuclear sites, have drawn mixed reactions…

The UK has joined Western allies in expressing support for Israel’s military strikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities—escalating fears that the Middle East could be on the brink of full-scale war. As air raids continue, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has deployed RAF fighter jets to the region, calling the move a necessary step to “defend British interests and support regional stability.” Israel launched a barrage of missile strikes…

British households are bracing for a second rise in council tax under the Labour government in 2025, this time to fund local policing, as pressure mounts on public finances and local services. The new development comes amid warnings that the burden is quietly being shifted to families already dealing with inflation, stagnant wages, and a stretched economy. This latest increase will come in addition to the council tax hike introduced…

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has refuted claims that its political structure has crumbled following the recent defection of its former Publicity Secretary, Hakeem Amode, and others to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The New Daily Prime reported that mass defection hit the party on Monday as prominent members joined APC following on the path of Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, who was…

By Friday Omosola and Helen Okechukwu The frequent visits of suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to President Bola Tinubu have sparked speculation, especially amid recent waves of defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Several PDP governors, including Akwa Ibom State’s Umo Eno and Delta State’s Sheriff Oborevwori, have reportedly aligned more closely with the APC in recent months, fueling rumors of…