Former Kano State Governor Ibrahim Shekarau has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, signalling an imminent defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress after APC posters were spotted decorating his Mundubawa Avenue residence in Kano. Shekarau announced his resignation on Sunday following days of consultations with members of his Shura committee — his core group of political supporters —…
By Adeola Badru Oyo State last week teetered on the brink of a full-blown political crisis, as a combustible mix of impeachment plots, alleged billion-naira inducements, royal intrigue and intra-party rivalry converged in a drama that has shaken the foundations of power in Ibadan, the state capital. At the centre of the storm: Governor Seyi Makinde, Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin, the Olubadan…
By Musa Ubandawaki The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned what it described as deliberate attempts by critics and opposition elements to undermine the achievements of President Bola Tinubu, insisting that the administration’s reforms and development initiatives are already yielding tangible benefits across Nigeria. The party made its position known in a statement issued on Saturday in Sokoto…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is the only opposition party capable of challenging and defeating the “failing” All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 election. Abubakar made the remark in a post on X on Saturday, where he described the ADC as a party “strong in ideals and structure.” “I remain convinced that the…
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Kwara North in the north central part of Nigeria is blessed with abundant mineral resources, and a large landscape but with little political power. Since the return of Nigeria to democratic rule in 1999, Kwara Central by 2027 would have occupied the office of governor for twenty years, while Kwara South has had it for eight years. However, Kwara North has never produced a governor. Meanwhile,…
By Shina Abubakar Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC, in the State have disagreed over reasons local government council staff were not getting paid at the council. The Governor had during a stakeholders meeting in the State disclosed that his administration shouldering of LG workers’ salary stalled some of his ongoing projects…
…Declares For Reelection Into 11th Senate By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha ASABA – SENATOR Ned Nwoko on Friday said 2027 election for Delta North Senatorial seat may be a free for all contest but he is sure of winning to maintain the seat in the 11th Assembly backed by his stewardship and Anioma people’s support. Acompanied by former…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has responded to remarks by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that he cannot be intimidated by opposition figures, outlining reasons it believes the president should be concerned ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement, the party said Tinubu’s comments reflected anxiety rather than confidence, citing worsening economic and security conditions across the country. “What…
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, ABUJA President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, said he was not looking back over the state of the economy he inherited, noting that since former President Muhammadu Buhari was his partner, he (Tinubu) took over from himself. Read Also: 2027: Tinubu dares Atiku, Obi, el-Rufai, you can’t scare me President Tinubu said this when he hosted the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, a…
By Adegboyega Adeleye Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said he was chased out of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by then-President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience Jonathan. Amaechi spoke on Friday during an appearance on The Morning Brief, a Channels Television breakfast programme. “I was literally chased out of the PDP…the president, Goodluck and his wife,…
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