A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), John Odigie-Oyegun, has raised concerns over the rising wave of defections, resignations, and party switching among political leaders, describing it as a sign of deeper weaknesses in Nigeria’s political system. Speaking in…
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has cautioned against the growing trend of linking criminal activities to ethnic groups, describing such narratives as divisive and harmful to national unity. In a post shared on his verified…
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have released 416 hostages taken from Ngoshe, a village in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Samaila Kaigama, President of the Borno South Youth Alliance (BOSYA), confirmed the development to PUNCH Metro on Sunday, saying…
Former Ogun Central senator and daughter of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, Iyabo Obasanjo, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing alleged marginalisation, rejection, and unfair treatment by the party leadership in Ogun State. Iyabo Obasanjo, who recently pursued the…
President Bola Tinubu has firmly affirmed that his government will not surrender to bandits and terrorists. As part of events marking the 2026 Democracy Day commemoration, George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), delivered the President’s speech…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has substituted some candidates earlier nominated by the Kwankwasiyya faction in Kano State, saying the move was necessary to enforce a power-sharing agreement between both groups ahead of the elections. A document signed by the…
Chairmen of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) across various local government areas in Lagos State have urged the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) to honour the outcome of the governorship primary and respect the decision made by party members. The…
Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate Datti Baba Ahmed has cautioned critics against attempting to create division between him and the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Sunday, Datti responded…
Former Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has revealed that members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition took an oath at the formation of the alliance. Dalung said the oath was meant to ensure that members remained committed…
Dr. Adetokunbo Pearse, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Board of Governors, has declared that the party is no longer under the control of the Nyesom Wike faction, following appeal court’s recent ruling. Recall that the Court of Appeal’s…
Ali Ndume , the Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District has stated that the 2027 presidential election will be very tough as the World Wrestling Entertainment. The politician said this while speaking on Sunday Politics on Channels Television and responding…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has announced that prospective couples from 24 local government areas will report to their respective Hisbah offices on Monday, June 8, 2026, for medical screening ahead of the state-sponsored mass wedding programme involving 3,000 couples.…
The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has announced that the return airlift of pilgrims from Saudi Arabia to Nigeria will begin on June 15, 2026. The Chairman of the Agency, Malam Salihu S. Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement on…
The Lagos State chapter of the Accord Party has officially unveiled its candidates for the 2027 general elections, presenting aspirants for the governorship, Senate, House of Representatives, and the Lagos State House of Assembly. The Accord party also reaffirmed its…
An aspirant of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Innocent Ojike, has approached the court to challenge the outcome of the party’s primary election for the Oyi State Constituency seat ahead of the 2027 general election. Innocent Ojike, who currently…
