By Abiola Olawale Former Ogun State Governor and current Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial district of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel, has finally spoken out regarding reports on social media about his alleged suspension by the Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The senator, through his media aide Steve Oliyide, clarified that he…
By Abiola Olawale In a stunning turn of events, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Bright Ngene, a Labour Party (LP) House of Assembly candidate currently serving a seven-year jail term, as the winner of the Enugu South Urban Constituency re-run election held on August 16, 2025. The announcement was made by INEC…
By Abiola Olawale The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the indefinite suspension of Senator Gbenga Daniel, former governor of Ogun State and current senator representing Ogun East Senatorial district, and Hon. Kunle Folarin, a prominent party member, over allegations of anti-party activities. The party in a statement by Nuberu…
By Obinna Uballa The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has decried what it described as a coordinated campaign of intimidation against its national secretary and former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. In a statement on Monday, the party’s spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, said it was “incredible” that loyalists of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu were allegedly attempting…
By Obinna Uballa The Catholic Bishop of Umuahia Diocese, Rev. Michael Ukpong, has dismissed the chances of anyone planning to contest against Abia State Governor Alex Otti in the 2027 governorship election, insisting that the governor’s performance in just two years has already secured him overwhelming public support. Bishop Ukpong made the declaration on Sunday…
By Obinna Uballa The All Progressives Congress (APC) consolidated its dominance in Kaduna State with sweeping victories in Saturday’s by-elections, clinching one federal and two state legislative seats. The results led to jubilant scenes in parts of the state metropolis. In the keenly contested Chikun-Kajuru Federal Constituency race, APC candidate Felix Bagudu emerged winner with…
By Obinna Uballa The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained why it declared the Kaura Namoda South State Constituency by-election in Zamfara State inconclusive. Announcing the decision on Sunday, the Returning Officer for the election, Prof. Lawal Sa’adu of the Federal University, Gusau, said the outcome was invalidated due to cancellations in polling units…
By Obinna Uballa Nigeria’s major political parties shared victories across different states in Saturday’s by-elections, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) consolidating its dominance in several constituencies, while the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) also secured significant wins. The exercise, however, was marred by reports…
• Says ADC, a child of necessity By Obinna Uballa National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and two-times Senate President, Senator David Mark, has described the party as “a child of necessity” created from a genuine desire to provide Nigerians with better governance. Speaking in Abuja at a meeting with ADC candidates ahead…