Politics

The outgoing Resident Electoral Commissioner in Osun State, Dr Mutiu Agboke, on Tuesday urged staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission to maintain professionalism and ensure that only the will of the electorate determines the winners of the elections. Agboke gave the commission during his farewell address at a handover ceremony held at the Segun Agbaje Hall, INEC Headquarters, Osogbo. …

House of Representatives Minority Leader, Ali Isa, has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing deepening internal divisions and alleged undemocratic practices within the party. In a letter of resignation dated April 14, 2026 addressed to the Chairman of Kindiyo Ward, Balanga Local Government Area of ​​Gombe State, Isa stated that his decision was effective immediately. Explaining …

The daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Iyabo has abandoned her dream of becoming governor and is supporting Senator Solomon Adeola. Iyabo Obasanjo, a former senator representing Ogun Central announced the development in a statement on Monday saying he will no longer pursue his dream of contesting the Ogun state governorship election in 2027. He attributed his decision to the …

By Victor Osula, Abuja Nigeria’s Supreme Court has set April 22, 2026, for the hearing of two high-stakes appeals arising from leadership disputes within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), while also granting an expedited hearing in both matters due to their political urgency and electoral implications. The twin appeals, which border on the legitimacy …

*To sponsor the winner in China for the World Championship Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has gifted Ekiti-born Miss Adeolu Oluwadamilola, who recently emerged winner of the Africa Spelling Bee competition, her coach and her school, St. Lawrence Metropolitan College, Ado Ekiti cash gifts worth N8 million. The Governor also pledged to sponsor the African Spelling Bee champion, along …

… Warns against “imposed consensus”, calls for resistance Daud Olatunji A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State, Otunba Segun Showunmi, has criticized the emergence of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State in the forthcoming elections, warning that the development signals a dangerous drift …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned alleged plans to bar the African Democratic Party (ADC) from using the proposed venue for its national convention scheduled for today (Tuesday). The former No. 2 citizen said in a post on his X account on Monday night that the act was a “shameful and cowardly abuse of public office.” The ADC had …

By Victor Osula Abuja Another commander and six soldiers were killed after troops from Sector 3 of the Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation HADIN KAI, repelled a terrorist attack on a military post in Monguno, Borno state. A statement released on Monday by Operation HADIN KAI Media Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, said the attack occurred late on Sunday, …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the owners of the Rainbow Event Center in Abuja, which is slated to host the party’s national convention, of revoking permission previously granted to the party to use the facility. The party claimed that the owner said he had been threatened by Federal Capital Territory (FACT) Minister Nyesome Wike that their license would …

Party primary elections over the years have been the beacon of internal democracy, cohesion of different party structures and team spirit to ensure the victory of a candidate who emerges victorious in transparent party primary elections.This will allow a political party to face opposition party candidates in major elections.A transparent party primary election for the selection of the APC governorship …