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Kachikwu calls David Mark’s ADC ‘political gangsters’

By Henry Umoru, ABUJA Barely 24 hours after the African Democratic Congress, ADC, led by former President of the Senate, David Mark, held its National Convention, former presidential candidate of the party, Dumebi Kachikwu has taken a swipe at them, accusing them of defying a subsisting court order and dragging the opposition platform into what he described as “political…

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Lagos 2027: Tinubu’s close ally, Olusi reveals possible successor to Sanwo-Olu

Lagos 2027: Tinubu’s close ally, Olusi reveals possible successor to Sanwo-Olu

.As Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat, Fashola, Shashore, others meet at summit By Olasunkanmi Akoni Ahead of the 2027 Lagos governorship race, the Chairman of the Lagos Governance Advisory Council, GAC, Pa Tajudeen Olusi, and an ardent loyalist of President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, revealed possible successor to incumbent Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. This comes amid wild speculations over the current Deputy Governor…

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2027 election will be my last outing  —  Atiku

2027 election will be my last outing  —  Atiku

By Bayo Wahab Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says the 2027 presidential election will be his last outing. Atiku, who has been contesting for presidency since 1992 disclosed this during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Wednesday. “The 2027 election will be my last outing”, he said. Asked why should Nigerians take the risk of choosing him…

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‘Not a coincidence’  —  Shehu Sani links terror attacks in North to 2027 politics

‘Not a coincidence’  —  Shehu Sani links terror attacks in North to 2027 politics

By Bayo Wahab Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has raised concerns over the increasing spate of insecurity in northern Nigeria, suggesting a link between escalating terror attacks and political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. Sani, in an X post shared on Wednesday, said the pattern of violence during election cycles was too consistent to be ignored….

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ADC expels Abejide, Bala Gombe, nine others, cites breach of party constitution

ADC expels Abejide, Bala Gombe, nine others, cites breach of party constitution

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the expulsion of several members, including Hon. Leke Abejide and Nafiu Bala Gombe, over alleged violations of the party’s constitution and disciplinary code. The decision was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, following resolutions reached at the party’s National Convention held on April…

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‘Defectors will not take over leadership structures’ – APC chair to legacy members

‘Defectors will not take over leadership structures’ – APC chair to legacy members

Prof. Nentewe Yilwatda, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, has assured legacy members of the party that political defectors will not be allowed to take over leadership structures. He gave the assurance while speaking with newsmen after a closed-door meeting with the party’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) stakeholders on Tuesday in Abuja. He drew a clear distinction between…

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Atiku playing politics with Jilli market airstrikes – Sunday Dare

Atiku playing politics with Jilli market airstrikes – Sunday Dare

Mr Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Communications, has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of playing politics with the recent air strike on Jilli Market in Borno. Dare’s accusation made in his X handle account @sundaydareSD, also questioned Atiku’s patriotism. In the article titled: “ATIKU: QUESTIONABLE PATRIOT”, he said the former Vice President’s attitude…

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2027: Intra-party clashes set stage for Lagos Assembly races

2027: Intra-party clashes set stage for Lagos Assembly races

By Ebunoluwa Sessou As the 2027 general election draws closer, political activities across Lagos State are gaining momentum, with aspirants and incumbents quietly but steadily positioning themselves for what promises to be intense contests. Read Also: 2027: ADC dares court, INEC, holds convention In the Lagos State House of Assembly, the build-up reflects a familiar pattern: strategic alignments, grassroots mobilisations, and,…

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