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Constituency Projects ‘Daylight Robbery’ – Obasanjo

By Erewunmi Peace Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described constituency projects championed by lawmakers in Nigeria as “daylight unarmed robbery,” accusing the National Assembly of distorting the budget process for selfish gains. Speaking in his newly released book Nigeria Past and Future: Contemplations on Nigeria’s History and Vision For Tomorrow, Obasanjo condemned the practice where […]

APC Chieftain Sylvester Moniedafe Sparks Reactions, Says Tinubu May Not Win 2027

By Erewunmi Peace In a recent statement that has stirred political discourse, All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain Sunny Sylvester Moniedafe reportedly expressed doubts about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s chances in the 2027 general elections. Moniedafe, who reaffirmed his loyalty to the ruling party, was quoted as saying, “I’m an APC man. I will not leave […]

Oyetola: I’m Not Contesting Osun Governorship Election in 2026

By Erewunmi Peace The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and former Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola, has officially declared that he will not be contesting the 2026 governorship election in the state. Oyetola made this announcement during a strategic meeting with All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Osogbo, where he addressed concerns surrounding […]

Tinubu’s Endorsement: You May Be the Loser, Farounbi Warns Governor Adeleke

By Erewunmi Peace Former Nigerian Ambassador to the Philippines, Dr. Yemi Farounbi, has issued a stern warning to Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, following his recent endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in 2027. Speaking in an interview, Farounbi cautioned that Adeleke could ultimately be the political loser if the endorsement was […]

“Party Structures, Societal Beliefs Too Rigid for Us” – Why Women Still Struggle in Nigerian Politics

By Erewunmi Peace Despite decades of advocacy for gender equality and inclusion, women’s participation in Nigerian politics remains disturbingly low. Stakeholders across the country have pointed to deeply entrenched party structures and rigid societal beliefs as the core reasons many women are still excluded from meaningful political leadership. Speaking at a recent policy forum on […]

ADC State Chairmen Offered ₦20 Million to Resign — Kachikwu Alleges

By Erewunmi Peace Former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has made a startling allegation, claiming that some state chairmen of the party are being offered as much as ₦20 million to resign from their positions. According to Kachikwu, this is part of a coordinated effort by a political coalition allegedly […]

Who are the Musketeers Masquerading for Adeleke in APC?

By Cornelius Boulus The false claims that Governor Ademola Adeleke has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and that President Bola Tinubu begged him to join the party have been debunked. It has been established that President Tinubu did not promise Adeleke an automatic ticket, nor is he aware of the fake claims of […]

2027: Buhari’s CPC Bloc Dismisses Defection Rumors, Reaffirms Loyalty to APC

By Erewunmi Peace Despite growing speculation, prominent leaders of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) bloc within the All Progressives Congress (APC) have denied reports of a planned mass defection ahead of the 2027 general elections. This comes amid circulating online reports suggesting that members loyal to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari—who originally rose […]

Makinde to Atiku: Your Exit Will Not Affect PDP’s Fortune

By Erewunmi Peace Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has downplayed the political impact of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent departure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stating that his exit will not in any way affect the fortunes of the party. Makinde made this statement on Tuesday during an interactive session with party […]

Omisore: Adeleke Can’t Join Osun APC Through Dapo Abiodun

By Erewunmi Peace In a political twist stirring conversations across Osun State, former APC National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has firmly stated that Governor Ademola Adeleke cannot join the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun through Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun. Omisore, while addressing the press on Tuesday, made it clear that Adeleke’s alleged […]

Akpabio: “This Is Totally Uncommon… Never Happened in the Senate Since 1999”

By Erewunmi Peace In what many are calling a historic legislative move, the Nigerian Senate, under the leadership of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has passed bills establishing 15 new universities of technology across the country. Speaking during the plenary session, Akpabio described the development as unprecedented, stating, “I must say that this is totally uncommon; […]

Atiku Abubakar Officially Resigns from PDP, Cites Party’s “Loss of Direction”

By Erewunmi Peace In a dramatic political twist, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ending decades of affiliation with Nigeria’s once-dominant political platform. In a letter dated July 14, 2025, addressed to the PDP National Chairman, Atiku stated that the party had strayed from the values and […]

At 92, Cameroon’s Paul Biya Declares Intention to Run for Eighth Term

By: Erewunmi Peace Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, Africa’s oldest serving head of state at 92 years old, has officially declared his intention to contest for an eighth term in the upcoming presidential election slated for October 12, 2025. The announcement was made through the president’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, where he stated: “At the […]

Imo Government Gives Herders July 24 Deadline to End Open Grazing

By Erewunmi Peace The Imo State Government has issued a firm directive to herders across the state, setting a July 24, 2025 deadline to end all forms of open grazing, especially within the Owerri capital territory. This directive was announced by the Commissioner for Livestock Development, Dr. Anthony Mgbeahurike, during a press briefing on Saturday. […]

Labour Party May Go Into Extinction ~ Osuntokun

By Erewunmi Peace Akin Osuntokun, former Director-General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, has issued a stark warning about the future of the Labour Party (LP), describing it as a party “heading towards extinction.” Speaking in an interview with Arise News, Osuntokun attributed the party’s dwindling relevance to internal crisis, weak institutional structure, and […]

“Stop Decamping on Social Media” – APC Acting Chairman Cautions Gov. Adeleke Amid Defection Rumors

By Erewunmi Peace Osogbo, Nigeria — Amid swirling rumors of a potential political defection, the Acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ali Bukar Dalori, has urged Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to cease the alleged “social media decamping” and follow official procedures if he truly intends to join the party. Dalori’s remarks, […]