Makinde’s loyalist resigns as PDP chair in protest

Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State, Seun Adelore, has formally resigned his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party in the state. Adelore, a close associate of Governor Seyi Makinde, in his resignation letter, cited what he described as “deep-seated injustice within the party, a lack of […]

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Timubu in Brazil, says ‘we’re reforming Nigeria’s economy’

President Bola Tinubu in Brazil President Bola Timubu has assured that Nigeria is already undergoing reforms to reposition the economy to galvanise production. Also, he said that all bottlenecks hindering the realisation of the agricultural sector’s potential, including livestock production, will be removed to enable food sovereignty and export. He spoke in a bilateral meeting […]

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2027: ADC will oust APC, says ex-publicity secretary

Mabel Oboh The immediate past National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Mabel Oboh, on Sunday expressed confidence that the newly formed coalition within the party has what it takes to wrest power from the ruling All Progressives Congress in the 2027 general elections. Oboh, in a statement made available to journalists in Benin, […]

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2027: ‘APC will contest with Nigerians, not ADC’

APC and ADC A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Dr. Peter Okeh, has said the 2027 presidential election will be a contest between the All Progressives Congress and Nigerians across all walks of life, not the adopted party of the coalition movement. He observed that the growing support for the coalition was driven by […]

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Seven coalition leaders eyeing Tinubu’s seat – Ex-ADC chair

Former National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, Ralph Nwosu, has disclosed that at least seven prominent figures in the coalition movement are being pushed by supporters to contest the 2027 presidential election against President Bola Tinubu. Nwosu stated this amid growing speculation that some northern power blocs within the coalition movement are already backing […]

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FG puts 20-year old presidential jet for sale in Switzerland

Nigeria’s Presidential Boeing 737‑700 Business Jet The Federal Government has put up for sale its two-decade-old Boeing 737‑700 Business Jet, with the listing hosted by AMAC Aerospace in Basel, Switzerland. Bought for $43 million in 2005 during former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s tenure, the aircraft is being sold months after President Bola Tinubu transitioned to a […]

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PDP fights for survival amid ADC, APC pressure

As opposition political figures rally around the African Democratic Congress to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party are stepping up efforts to prevent further defections from the party. Multiple sources in the party, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to lack of authorisation, revealed that […]

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South-West demands five new states, constitutional roles for monarchs

Creation of additional five new states, constitutional roles for the traditional rulers as well as creation of additional local governments and listing of Local Council Development Areas created by the Lagos State government in 2003 into the constitution were among the top demands of the people of the South-West as moves are ongoing to amend […]

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Court finds Natasha guilty of contempt

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday found the senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, guilty of contempt over a satirical apology she posted on her Facebook page on April 27. Justice Binta Nyako, while delivering judgment in the suit filed by Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan challenging her suspension, began with the contempt application […]

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Court orders Senate to recall Natasha

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday ruled that the Nigerian Senate acted beyond its powers by suspending Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months, ordering her immediate recall to the Red Chamber. Justice Binta Nyako, who delivered the judgment, described the duration of the suspension as “excessive” and without a clear legal foundation. According […]

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