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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Amb. Umar Damagum, has issued a firm warning to party members engaging in anti-party activities, urging them to “step aside immediately” to allow for their swift replacement. The warning comes ahead of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, as the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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; […]
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 […]
By Erewunmi Peace A Federal High Court in Lagos has discharged and acquitted former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, of all money laundering and fraud charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court ruled that the EFCC failed to prove a prima facie case against the former governor. In […]
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 […]
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. […]
By Erewunmi Peace One year after the landmark Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy, Agora Policy, an Abuja-based think tank, is set to host a high-level national dialogue on Monday, July 22, 2025. The event, themed “Local Governance Reforms: One Year After the Supreme Court’s Ruling”, will take place at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua […]
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 […]
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, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The South-West caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially distanced itself from the newly formed opposition coalition movement reportedly spearheaded by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and former Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola. The movement, which is said […]
By Erewunmi Peace Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has applauded the peaceful conduct of the local government elections held across the state on Saturday, despite encountering a few logistical challenges in some areas. The governor made the remarks shortly after casting his vote at Polling Unit 006, Ward E3, Lagos Island, around 11:09 a.m., alongside […]
By Erewunmi Peace Fresh political tension is brewing in Osun State as rumors swirl around a possible defection of Governor Ademola Adeleke from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2026 governorship elections. The speculation has sent ripples through both major parties, potentially reshaping the political landscape in […]
