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Osun Rally Shooting: Three Injured as APC, Accord Trade Blame

August 9, 2026

At least three people were injured after gunshots disrupted an All Progressives Congress, APC, street rally in Ilesa, Osun State, on Saturday, triggering conflicting allegations between the APC and Accord Party. One of those injured was identified as 14-year-old Tobi Ilesanmi, who was reportedly shot around the Isokun area of Ilesa. The incident also resulted […]

NDC Leaders Disagree Over Gombe Structure Ahead of 2027 Campaigns

August 6, 2026

Less than two weeks before the official commencement of campaigns for the 2027 general elections, disagreement has emerged within the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) over the strength of its grassroots organisation in Gombe State, with party leaders offering conflicting assessments of the party’s preparedness. The disagreement involves the Northeast Zonal Coordinator of the Coalition Alliance […]

Makinde Condemns Osun Account Freeze, Warns Against Politicising Federal Institutions

August 6, 2026

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has criticised the reported Osun account freeze by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), alleging that the move reflects a growing pattern of deploying federal institutions against opposition-controlled states. Makinde said while public officials must remain accountable, law enforcement agencies should carry out their responsibilities with fairness, professionalism and […]

Wike Dismisses Atiku-Amaechi Ticket, Says It Is ‘Dead on Arrival’

August 4, 2026

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the presidential ticket of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, describing the alliance as “dead on arrival” ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking during a media parley on Tuesday, Wike argued that Amaechi no longer commands the political influence […]

PDP Crisis: 36 State Chairmen Seek Probe Over Alleged Court Judgment Forgery

August 3, 2026

The PDP crisis took another turn on Monday as chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory called on security agencies to investigate what they described as the alleged forgery and distortion of court judgments by a rival group led by Tanimu Turaki, SAN. The state party […]

APM Endorses Makinde as Best Consensus Candidate for 2027 Opposition Coalition

August 3, 2026

The Lagos State chapter of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) has thrown its support behind Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, describing him as the most suitable Makinde consensus candidate for the opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The party said Makinde possesses the leadership qualities, governance experience and national appeal needed to unite […]

Atiku Says Obasanjo’s Criticism Stems From Failed Third-Term Agenda

August 1, 2026

The Atiku Obasanjo feud has resurfaced after former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo of harbouring lingering resentment over the collapse of his alleged third-term agenda. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said he received Obasanjo’s […]

PDP Faction Submits Jonathan’s 2027 Candidacy to INEC Despite Recognition Row

July 31, 2026

The PDP Jonathan candidacy has deepened the leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party as the Kabiru Turaki-led faction says it has submitted former President Goodluck Jonathan’s nomination to the Independent National Electoral Commission for the 2027 election. The faction said it manually submitted Jonathan’s presidential nomination alongside the names of its other candidates after […]

ADC Deregistration: Appeal Court Voids Lifu’s Judgment, Rebukes ‘Judicial Rascality’

July 29, 2026

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned the judgment ordering the ADC deregistration and that of four other political parties, ruling that the Federal High Court acted without valid jurisdiction. The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel, declared the June 15 judgment of Justice Peter Lifu a nullity and held […]

Oshiomhole: Peter Obi’s Four-Year Nigeria Promise Is ‘Height of Desperation’

July 28, 2026

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has criticised the 2027 presidential ambition of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Peter Obi, describing his promise to transform Nigeria within a single four-year term as unrealistic. The former Edo State governor said his Peter Obi Criticism was based on what he described as inconsistencies in Obi’s political career, his economic outlook, […]