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Wike Shuts Down Presidential Ambition Rumour, Reaffirms Support for Tinubu

By Abiola Olawale The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared his steadfast support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration, extending his commitment through 2031. This is as the Minister also dismissed rumors of a potential 2027 presidential bid. In a statement issued on Saturday, Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public…

PDP: Okonkwo urges INEC to Declare Diri’s Seat Vacant as Bayelsa LG Chiefs, Lawmakers Back Gov’s Exit

Okonkwo urges INEC to declare Diri’s seat vacant as Bayelsa LG chairmen, lawmakers back govr’s PDP exit By Obinna Uballa Following the resignation of Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nollywood actor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Kenneth Okonkwo, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…

Peter Obi Slams ‘Defection Politics,’ Vows to Resist South-East ‘Capture’

A former Anambra State Governor and the 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has condemned the current wave of defection politics sweeping through Nigeria's political landscape. This is as Obi slammed politicians for focusing on what he described as personal gain over public good The former Governor also criticized politicians for…

APC Policies Have Driven 50 Million Nigerians into Poverty in Two Years– Peter Obi

By Abiola Olawale The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration of President Bola Tinubu of purportedly driving over 50 million citizens into poverty since taking office in 2023. Citing a World Bank report, Obi described the surge as a "heartbreaking reflection of failed governance,"…

Labour Party Crisis: Factional Chairman, Abure Meets Acting INEC Chair, Agbamuche-Mbu

By Abiola Olawale The crisis rocking the Labour Party (LP) has once again hit the headlines as a factional National Chairman of the party, Barr. Julius Abure, and the factional National Secretary, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, attended the quarterly consultative meeting between political parties and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This was confirmed in a…

[Video] Just In! Enugu Governor Peter Mbah Officially Dumps PDP for APC

By Abiola Olawale Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has officially announced his decision to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The Governor announced this decision during a televised address on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. He said he decided to join the APC because of the progressive nature…

Cameroon on edge as opposition candidate Tchiroma declares victory over Biya, issues warning

By Obinna Uballa Cameroon’s opposition candidate, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, has declared himself winner of Sunday’s presidential election, claiming victory over long-serving President Paul Biya even as official results are not expected for another two weeks. “Our victory is clear. It must be respected,” Tchiroma announced in a statement posted on Facebook on Tuesday, calling on…

[VIDEO] Enugu State Cabinet Members Join APC, Gov Mbah Set to Follow

By Abiola Olawale Several key members of Enugu State's executive cabinet have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), paving the way for Governor Peter Mbah's anticipated move from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The defections also come just days after the APC's National Working Committee dissolved the party's Enugu chapter and appointed Dr.…

Osun 2026: Omisore Throws Hat in Ring, Eyes APC Ticket to Unseat Adeleke

By Abiola Olawale Veteran politician and former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has officially declared his ambition to contest the 2026 gubernatorial election under the All Progressives Congress (APC) banner. Omisore, branding his campaign as the "Osun Rescue Mission 2026," labelled himself as the antidote to what he described as the state's…

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Wike Shuts Down Presidential Ambition Rumour, Reaffirms Support for Tinubu

By Abiola Olawale The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared his steadfast support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration, extending his commitment through 2031. This is as the Minister also dismissed rumors of a potential 2027 presidential bid. In a statement issued on Saturday, Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public…

PDP: Okonkwo urges INEC to Declare Diri’s Seat Vacant as Bayelsa LG Chiefs, Lawmakers Back Gov’s Exit

Okonkwo urges INEC to declare Diri’s seat vacant as Bayelsa LG chairmen, lawmakers back govr’s PDP exit By Obinna Uballa Following the resignation of Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nollywood actor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Kenneth Okonkwo, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…

Peter Obi Slams ‘Defection Politics,’ Vows to Resist South-East ‘Capture’

A former Anambra State Governor and the 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has condemned the current wave of defection politics sweeping through Nigeria's political landscape. This is as Obi slammed politicians for focusing on what he described as personal gain over public good The former Governor also criticized politicians for…

APC Policies Have Driven 50 Million Nigerians into Poverty in Two Years– Peter Obi

By Abiola Olawale The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration of President Bola Tinubu of purportedly driving over 50 million citizens into poverty since taking office in 2023. Citing a World Bank report, Obi described the surge as a "heartbreaking reflection of failed governance,"…

Labour Party Crisis: Factional Chairman, Abure Meets Acting INEC Chair, Agbamuche-Mbu

By Abiola Olawale The crisis rocking the Labour Party (LP) has once again hit the headlines as a factional National Chairman of the party, Barr. Julius Abure, and the factional National Secretary, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, attended the quarterly consultative meeting between political parties and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This was confirmed in a…

[Video] Just In! Enugu Governor Peter Mbah Officially Dumps PDP for APC

By Abiola Olawale Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has officially announced his decision to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The Governor announced this decision during a televised address on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. He said he decided to join the APC because of the progressive nature…

Cameroon on edge as opposition candidate Tchiroma declares victory over Biya, issues warning

By Obinna Uballa Cameroon’s opposition candidate, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, has declared himself winner of Sunday’s presidential election, claiming victory over long-serving President Paul Biya even as official results are not expected for another two weeks. “Our victory is clear. It must be respected,” Tchiroma announced in a statement posted on Facebook on Tuesday, calling on…

[VIDEO] Enugu State Cabinet Members Join APC, Gov Mbah Set to Follow

By Abiola Olawale Several key members of Enugu State's executive cabinet have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), paving the way for Governor Peter Mbah's anticipated move from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The defections also come just days after the APC's National Working Committee dissolved the party's Enugu chapter and appointed Dr.…

Osun 2026: Omisore Throws Hat in Ring, Eyes APC Ticket to Unseat Adeleke

By Abiola Olawale Veteran politician and former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has officially declared his ambition to contest the 2026 gubernatorial election under the All Progressives Congress (APC) banner. Omisore, branding his campaign as the "Osun Rescue Mission 2026," labelled himself as the antidote to what he described as the state's…

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