By Erewunmi Peace In a landmark ruling delivered today, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has upheld the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected Governor of Edo State, putting an end to months of legal battle following the 2024 gubernatorial polls. Delivering the unanimous judgment, a five-member panel of the apex court led […]
By Erewunmi Peace Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Michael Maduabuchi, has clarified that the apology rendered by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was not directed at the judiciary, but to the Nigerian Senate—particularly to Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. This clarification comes amidst public discourse and media reports surrounding a recent Federal High Court ruling, which declared the […]
The lead speech of the Senate Leader, Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, in February 2025, at the Ekiti Central Senatorial District’s Endorsement of the incumbent Ekiti Governor, Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, BAO, for the Ekiti 2026 governorship
By Erewunmi Peace In a dramatic twist within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), three aggrieved party members have approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking the immediate removal of the party’s newly appointed interim leaders, including former Senate President Senator David Mark and ex-Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola. The plaintiffs—Adeyemi Emmanuel, Ayodeji Victor Tolu, […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a recent appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, former Governor Peter Obi—Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate—clearly stated his intention to run for the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2027. He also affirmed his belief in his qualification for the position. “I’m going to contest for the President of […]
By Erewunmi Peace Renowned political analyst and public affairs commentator, Prof. Okey Ikechukwu, has raised doubts about the viability of Nigeria’s opposition coalition in unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in future elections. In a recent interview with The Guardian Nigeria, Prof. Ikechukwu questioned the strategic depth of the opposition, […]
By Erewunmi Peace Amid swirling rumors of an imminent defection, Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has firmly denied any plans to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition. In a decisive statement during a stakeholders’ meeting in Maiduguri, Zulum reaffirmed his commitment to the ruling party and […]
The second part of an interview conducted in May 2025 with Tunde Oke, a former Co-ordinator of PDP Youth Family.
By Erewunmi Peace Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has firmly denied widespread rumors suggesting he plans to defect from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2026 governorship election. In a statement released on Friday by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the governor described the reports as […]
By Erewunmi Peace Temitope Ajayi, a senior special assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has stirred fresh political debate with a sharp rebuke directed at former presidential candidate Peter Obi. In a recent social media post, Ajayi criticized Obi’s persistent public commentary on the state of the nation, suggesting that Obi misunderstands the responsibilities of […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a surprising political development, the entire leadership structure of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially stepped down to allow a new opposition coalition to use the party as its platform ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The announcement was made on Monday at a high-level gathering at the Shehu Musa […]
Kayode Oso Adeola, APC member and frontline supporter of Engr. Kayode Ojo for governor in 2026, analyses the spate of endorsements of the incumbent Ekiti State governor, Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, stripping the two-year project bare as a facade.
By Erewunmi Peace Prominent leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Senate President David Mark, have called on Nigerians to rally together in a united front to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming 2027 general elections. This call to action was made during a […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Senator Tanko Umaru Al-Makura, the former Governor of Nasarawa State, as the Chairman of the Governing Board of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). This announcement was made on Monday, July 1, and has since generated commendation from various stakeholders in the education sector, especially given […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) of excessive land acquisition without meaningful development, describing it as a form of land grabbing. During an official visit to the university’s land allocation sites, Wike expressed concern over the massive expanse of land—reportedly over […]
By Erewunmi Peace As Nigeria gradually approaches the 2027 general elections, political strategists and commentators have begun to weigh in on the evolving political landscape. Dr. Bolaji O. Akinyemi, Convener of the Apostolic Round Table, has shared critical insights on the challenges that the proposed opposition alliance, referred to as the African Democratic Alliance (ADA), […]
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called on Nigerians to adopt a new mindset towards politics and governance, stressing that sustainable national progress depends on active civic engagement and responsible leadership. Speaking at a public forum on good governance and civic responsibility, Makinde highlighted the critical role of citizens in shaping Nigeria’s future. He urged […]
In a significant move to modernize Nigeria’s tax system and boost revenue generation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially signed four groundbreaking tax reform bills into law. The signing ceremony took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja and marks one of the most comprehensive overhauls of the country’s tax administration in decades. The new […]
In a significant political breakthrough, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday night brokered a peace deal between the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The high-level reconciliation meeting was held behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The long-standing political rift between the […]
In a significant political development, the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) met behind closed doors with officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the Commission’s headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. The high-level meeting comes amid a growing internal dispute within the PDP concerning the position of the […]
